Among Therapists: Practical Tips Psychotherapy Academy

In this episode, Dr. Jill Squyres Groubert explores couples therapy, highlighting key goals and interventions. Discover how tailored strategies like internal check-ins and managing emotional responses can transform couple dynamics and strengthen relationships.
 
Faculty: Jill Squyres Groubert, Ph.D.
Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D.
Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.
 
Learn more about Couples Therapy: How to Recover From an Affair and earn 1 CE credit. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: Couples Therapy Goals and Interventions: Internal Check-In.

In this episode, we explore the Thought, Opposite, Middle (TOM) technique in DBT, guiding therapists on using dialectical thinking to manage extreme thoughts in PTSD therapy. Join Dr. Kirby Reutter for insights on balancing acceptance and change in challenging therapeutic scenarios.
Faculty: Kirby Reutter, Ph.D.
Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D.
Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.
 
Learn more about Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Trauma: The Case of Maria and earn 1.25 CE credits. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: Dialectical Thinking in DBT Trauma Work: TOM and Fortunately-Unfortunately Skills

Explore the paradoxical world of trauma survivors in our latest episode of 'Among Therapists: Practical Tips.' Discover how trauma's impact on the nervous system leads to a series of dialectical dilemmas, where survivors oscillate between extremes in awareness, thinking, emoting, reacting, and relating. Join us as we examine these five key areas and how they manifest as either too much or too little, from hypervigilance and dissociation to emotional overwhelm and numbness. Learn how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers a practical middle path for each dilemma, equipping survivors with essential skills like mindfulness, dialectical thinking, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Gain insights into how DBT can help trauma survivors find balance amidst the polarities and develop the resilience to navigate their healing journey.
 
Faculty: Kirby Reutter, Ph.D.
Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D.
Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D.
 
Learn more about: Trauma Training Pathway: Proven ACT, DBT, and Prolonged Exposure Techniques Prefer to read? Here’s a text version.

Join us in our latest 'Among Therapists: Practical Tips' episode where we delve into mindfulness exercises for OCD. Discover engaging and effective techniques like the bubble wand exercise, designed to help clients observe their thoughts in a new, non-judgmental light. Learn about mindful action, a method for transforming daily routines into moments of deepened awareness. These practices are tailored to enhance presence and mindfulness, offering valuable skills for those managing OCD. Tune in to explore these transformative exercises and integrate them into your therapeutic toolkit.
 
Faculty: Kate Morrison, Ph.D.
Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D.
Script Editor: Anderson Garcia, Ph.D.
 
Learn more about: ACT Training Pathway:ACT Training Pathway: Bridging Foundations with Practical Applications Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: Mindfulness Exercises for OCD

Explore the complex world of PTSD and trauma-informed treatment in our latest episode of 'Among Therapists: Practical Tips.' Learn about the three-phase model of trauma treatment, which is essential for understanding and addressing complex PTSD. Discover the importance of stabilization and safety, the process of working through traumatic memories, and the journey toward integration and meaning-making. Examine various treatment modalities, their effectiveness, and the considerations necessary in choosing the right approach for complex cases. Join us as we discuss treating complex PTSD, providing knowledge to enhance your therapeutic practice and better support your clients in their healing journey.
 
Faculty: Janina Fisher, Ph.D.
Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D.
Script Editor: Anderson Garcia, Ph.D.
 
Learn more about Trauma Training Pathway: Proven ACT, DBT, and Prolonged Exposure Techniques Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: Complex PTSD and Trauma-Informed Approaches

In this episode, Dr. Miranda Morris explores experiential ACT interventions, highlighting practical techniques to treat depression, from breathing exercises to defusion work.
 
Faculty: Miranda Morris, Ph.D.
Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D.
Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A.
 
Learn more about ACT for Depression and earn 1 CE credit. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: ACT Treatment Interventions for Depression: Experiential Work