How to Set Homework Effectively in ACT for Depression
Learn how to set meaningful and effective homework assignments in ACT for depression with insights from Dr. Miranda Morris. Discover practical strategies to help clients like Hannah engage in valued actions and build a fulfilling life. 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: How to Set Homework in ACT for Depression
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Strategies from ACT: Building Self-Compassion for Social Anxiety
Explore the role of perspective-taking and self-compassion in therapy with Dr. Brian Pilecki. Learn how these processes can help clients like Charles overcome limiting self-stories and self-criticism to build a more fulfilling life. Faculty: Brian Pilecki, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A. Learn more about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Social Anxiety and earn 1.25 CE credits. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: ACT for Social Anxiety: Self-as-Context
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Nightmare Rehearsal Treatment: Insights from ACT
Discover how Nightmare Rehearsal Treatment can help clients manage trauma-related nightmares. Dr. Sonja Batten shares practical strategies and committed actions to empower clients like Deborah to transform their experiences and build meaningful lives. Faculty: Sonja Batten, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A. Learn more about “ACT for PTSD:The Case of Deborah, an Army Veteran” and earn 1.25 CE credits. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: ACT for PTSD: Nightmare Rehearsal Treatment.
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The Talking Stick: A Practical Technique to Transform Conversations in Couples Therapy
In this episode, Dr. Jill Squyres Groubert explores how a talking stick can transform communication in couples therapy. This episode features insights from Dr. Jill Squyres Groubert on using this tool to enhance dialogue, foster patience, 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: Using the Talking Stick for Better Communication
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Real-Time DBT Skills: Phone Coaching and Emotional Regulation
In this episode, we explore the power of phone coaching and DBT techniques with Dr. Stephanie Vaughn. Learn how real-time guidance, opposite action, and mindfulness can help clients like Lisa manage their emotions and make meaningful behavioral changes. Faculty: Stephanie Vaughn, Ph.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A. Learn more about Inside the Therapy Room: DBT Unveiled and earn 1.25 CE credits. Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: DBT Assumptions: Exploring Opposite Action
Aimed at mental health professionals, Among Therapists: Practical Tips by Psychotherapy Academy highlights the latest and most important updates on therapeutic models like ACT, DBT, and PE, including their use for specific disorders. You will find different series through which experts in psychotherapy share practical guidelines for use in your day-to-day clinical work.