Description
The goal of this self-study course is to teach the DBT Skills: Distress Tolerance, Core Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Emotional Regulation.
These skills are designed to help individuals diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Borderline or Histrionic Personality Disorder, highly reactive emotions, relationship difficulties, addiction, and pervasive depression. DBT has been shown to be helpful in stabilizing a number of psychological symptoms, especially those that are resistant to treatment. This course is meant as general education, a self-improvement tool, or a supplemental material to add to your mental health management, and does not constitute or replace psychotherapy.
Group Therapist
I've been in the addiction & therapy field since 1999, and I use EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic techniques for addiction, trauma, major life changes, and social skills. I am experienced with grief, loss, and major life disruptions. I work often with People with Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, and individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
Now offering Prime For Life Alcohol & Drug classes, which are required by the Utah courts for cases of DUI charges, with a certificate of completion to meet the court requirements.
I am a therapist, and I have a therapist. I know what it's like to feel your life become overwhelmed, happiness, relationships, and health overshadowed by pain or fear. Sometimes our feelings or actions can feel like they have blown up our life. As an advocate for strength based solutions, I am a dedicated enemy of shame, and we will fight that together. You will never be judged or have to edit what you say in session.
I work with a host of presenting problems, with a particular focus on Trauma. Often we have problems that are triggered by our trauma. Often our problems can traumatize us as well. If you know what it's like to have struggle, or made choices, that feel like they've blown up your life, you should probably give me a call.
I'm also very involved in public education through writing & podcasting. The field of mental health is constantly evolving, and I feel strongly that therapists should be also. Check out my website for an always growing list of resources.
Hit me up on here on Zencare, or give me a call, I'd love to chat.
You deserve success and peace.
