39 episodes

Therapists may seem like they have all the answers, but that doesn’t mean they can easily apply them to their own lives. Join Rebekah Shackney as she discusses her own challenges with guests who offer unique insight into overcoming them. Whether you’re struggling with the effects of the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, trying to devote more time to self-care or meditation, or looking to make a major life change, you’ll find inspiration and get practical advice on your journey. Topics include mindfulness, parenting, depression, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eldercare, family, emotions, happiness, stress management, and more. https://rebekahshackney.com Produced by David DibS Shackney. Marketing Strategy by Jessica Hulett Photo by Alex Joyce.

A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice Rebekah Shackney

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 73 Ratings

Therapists may seem like they have all the answers, but that doesn’t mean they can easily apply them to their own lives. Join Rebekah Shackney as she discusses her own challenges with guests who offer unique insight into overcoming them. Whether you’re struggling with the effects of the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, trying to devote more time to self-care or meditation, or looking to make a major life change, you’ll find inspiration and get practical advice on your journey. Topics include mindfulness, parenting, depression, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eldercare, family, emotions, happiness, stress management, and more. https://rebekahshackney.com Produced by David DibS Shackney. Marketing Strategy by Jessica Hulett Photo by Alex Joyce.

    Guided Meditation - Bilateral Stimulation for Relaxation

    Guided Meditation - Bilateral Stimulation for Relaxation

    This relaxing meditation uses bilateral stimulation, meaning it stimulates both sides of the brain to help trigger your para-sympathetic nervous system and increase relaxation. To fully take advantage of the bilateral stimulation you must be listening on headphones. This type of slow bilateral stimulation typically results in a deep calm, helping to reduce anxiety or other intense emotions or even to relax into sleep. However, it’s not recommended for those with current migraines, head trauma or dissociative identity disorder as it might exacerbate those conditions. If you have a question about whether this medication is appropriate for you, speak with your medical professional before using. 




     
    To learn more about DBT group therapy with Rebekah Shackney LCSW, go to https://rebekahshackney.com/groups

    • 12 min
    DBT Problem Solving - Use Skills to Suffer Less

    DBT Problem Solving - Use Skills to Suffer Less

    This new series of podcast parent tips aims to help you reduce conflict and better connect with your teen. In the fifth episode, I talk about problem solving options. 

     When we encounter problems in life, we have choices about how to respond. 
     1.     You can solve the problem.
    2.     You can change how you feel about the problem.
    3.     You can tolerate the problem.
    4.     Stay miserable or make the situation worse.
    DBT is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a model of therapy created by Dr. Marsha Linehan, that has been proven effective at helping people learn to tolerate stress, regulate emotions, improve communication and create a happier more contented life. 
    Thanks so much for your support of A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice. If you connected with what you heard here, and you want to work with me, go to my website, rebekahshackney.com and send a message through my contact page. And if you have enjoyed what you’ve heard here, please subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.
    To learn more about DBT group therapy with Rebekah Shackney LCSW, go to https://rebekahshackney.com/groups
    To learn more about DBT group therapy with Rebekah Shackney LCSW, go to https://rebekahshackney.com/groups


     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    When you’re ready we can take about feeling better about the problem. Checking the facts and figuring out what you might be telling yourself that is not based in fact. But here’s what I know. I good friend of mine is a high school English teacher. Every year he has students who don’t get into their dream schools, and they catastrophize that their lives are ruined as a result. Inevitably they come back a year later after being in what every college they go to, and they tell him how happy they are. This rejection is not the end of the world. Its understandably painful. And it won’t destroy you. 
     
    To learn more about DBT group therapy with Rebekah Shackney LCSW, go to https://rebekahshackney.com/groups

    • 8 min
    DBT SELF SOOTHING KIT - Calm a Meltdown Quickly

    DBT SELF SOOTHING KIT - Calm a Meltdown Quickly

    This new series of podcast parent tips aims to help you reduce conflict and better connect with your teen. In the fourth episode, learn to create a self-soothing kit to ease emotional intensity and get through a meltdown without making the situation worse.

    DBT is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a model of therapy created by Dr. Marsha Linehan, that has been proven effective at helping people learn to tolerate stress, regulate emotions, improve communication and create a happier more contented life. 
    Thanks so much for your support of A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice. If you connected with what you heard here, and you want to work with me, go to my website, rebekahshackney.com and send a message through my contact page. And if you have enjoyed what you’ve heard here, please subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.
    To learn more about DBT group therapy with Rebekah Shackney LCSW, go to https://rebekahshackney.com/groups
    To learn more about DBT group therapy with Rebekah Shackney LCSW, go to https://rebekahshackney.com/groups

    • 7 min
    DBT VALIDATION SKILL - Because Every Emotion is Valid

    DBT VALIDATION SKILL - Because Every Emotion is Valid

    This new series of podcast parent tips aims to help you reduce conflict and better connect with your teen. In the third episode, learn to empathize with your teen even when you don't agree with them with the DBT Validation Skill.

    DBT is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a model of therapy created by Dr. Marsha Linehan, that has been proven effective at helping people learn to tolerate stress, regulate emotions, improve communication and create a happier more contented life. 
    Thanks so much for your support of A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice. If you connected with what you heard here, and you want to work with me, go to my website, rebekahshackney.com and send a message through my contact page. And if you have enjoyed what you’ve heard here, please subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.
    To learn more about DBT group therapy with Rebekah Shackney LCSW, go to https://rebekahshackney.com/groups

    • 9 min
    DBT THINK SKILL - Improve Your Perspective

    DBT THINK SKILL - Improve Your Perspective

    This new series of podcast parent tips aims to help you reduce conflict and better connect with your teen. In the second episode, learn to change your perspective on your teen's behavior with The DBT THINK Skill.

    THINK is an acronym that can help you change how you see your teen's behavior. THINK stands for: 
    Think differentlyHave empathyInterpretationNoticeKindnessThe THINK Skill is just one of the many DBT Skills I teach my clients to help them communicate more effectively and reduce suffering for both themselves and their teens.

    DBT is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a model of therapy created by Dr. Marsha Linehan, that has been proven effective at helping people learn to tolerate stress, regulate emotions, improve communication and create a happier more contented life. 
    Thanks so much for your support of A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice. If you connected with what you heard here, and you want to work with me, go to my website, rebekahshackney.com and send a message through my contact page. And if you have enjoyed what you’ve heard here, please subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.


    To learn more about DBT group therapy with Rebekah Shackney LCSW, go to https://rebekahshackney.com/groups

    • 7 min
    DBT STOP SKILL - Stop Conflict In Its Tracks

    DBT STOP SKILL - Stop Conflict In Its Tracks

    This new series of podcast parent tips aims to help you reduce conflict and better connect with your teen. In the first episode, learn to stop conversations from becoming fights with the DBT STOP Skill.

    The STOP Skill can help you Stop a conflict in its tracks by encouraging you to 
    StopTake a Step BackObserveProceed MindfullyThe Stop Skill is just one of the many DBT Skills I teach my clients to help them communicate more effectively and reduce suffering for both themselves and their teens.

    DBT is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a model of therapy created by Dr. Marsha Linehan, that has been proven effective at helping people learn to tolerate stress, regulate emotions, improve communication and create a happier more contented life. 
    Thanks so much for your support of A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice. If you connected with what you heard here, and you want to work with me, go to my website, rebekahshackney.com and send a message through my contact page. And if you have enjoyed what you’ve heard here, please subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.


    To learn more about DBT group therapy with Rebekah Shackney LCSW, go to https://rebekahshackney.com/groups

    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
73 Ratings

73 Ratings

Mike7747 ,

Very helpful and relaxing

Rebekah has an amazing talent to guide someone into meditating, a skill most of us struggle to master at the beginning. Her guidance does indeed work. She is also very good at touching and talking about things that we can relate to- which is amazingly helpful.
I listen to many, and I have to say that Rebekah is one of the best and I recommend her.

catsax ,

Long overdue to listen in

I have been meaning to give this podcast a listen for quite some time but life has gotten in the way. Rebekah is calming, relatable and makes things easy to incorporate into daily life. Highly recommend! I will be sharing this on my business Facebook page!

Happy in the Word ,

A New Favorite!

This is one of my new favorite podcasts. Love the insights and encouragement of the host and the diverse topics she features. The guided meditations are ones I come back to over again and I learn something every episode. As a fellow podcaster, I appreciate the hard work that goes into a clean sounding, well rounded podcast experience. Love it!

Keep up the great work.

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