BTECH Blog
Using Skills in the Natural Environment: Strategies for Enhancing Skills Generalization (Part 1)
This feature by Allison K. Ruork, Ph.D. and Shireen L. Rizvi, Ph.D., ABPP of Rutgers University is Part 1 of 2 in a series about DBT skills generalization. In this first part, Allison and Shireen begin by discussing making a plan with clients on how to use DBT skills in a real world environment and how homework and phone coaching can facilitate the process.
How DBT Skills Can Help Patients Coping with Cancer (Part 2)
This feature by Elizabeth Cohn Stuntz, LCSW and Ronda Oswalt Reitz, PhD is Part 2 of 2 in this blog about the way DBT Skills can help patients cope with cancer. In the first part here, Elizabeth and Ronda shared the story of Maria, who was diagnosed with cancer. They presented two skills, mindfulness and labeling emotions to regulate them. In part two, they explore additional DBT strategies that can help cancer patients and their loved ones feel less helpless and have more faith in their ability to cope.
How DBT Skills Can Help Patients Coping with Cancer (Part 1)
This feature by Elizabeth Cohn Stuntz, LCSW and Ronda Oswalt Reitz, PhD is Part 1 of 2 in a piece about how the application of DBT Skills can help patients cope with cancer. In this first part, Ronda and Elizabeth examine the impact of balancing the challenges of dealing with cancer as well as the first two tools that may be of assistance to cancer patients.
Family Dinners and Emotion Regulation (Part 2)
This feature by Alexander Chapman, PhD, R.Psych is Part 2 of 2 in a series about emotion regulation. In this part, Alex shares how validation and radical acceptance play a role in his nightly family dinner experience.
Both Trainer and Guide: The Role of Experiential Learning in DBT Skills Training (Part 2)
This feature by Donald Nathanson, LCSW-R is Part 2 of 2 in a series about experiential learning in DBT Skills training. In the first part here, Donald began his story and connects it with knowledge and experience as well as the experience of describing. In this section, he continues with his insight on how to guide toward experience.