Podcasts by Finding Middle Path Podcast

Top 5 Reasons People Start Therapy from 2023-01-27T21:38:09

Here are the top 5 Reasons People Start Going to Therapy. 

Is it the Most Wonderful Time of the Year? from 2022-12-08T16:31:36

With the stress of the holidays it is important to know what are the things making this holiday season vastly different than the past few years. Remember we have had a rough 2 years and now all ...

Pros and Cons of Telehealth Therapy with Bonnie Monahan from 2022-08-17T19:39:08

In this episode we are joined by Bonnie Monahan, LPC, PLPC to explore the various Pros and Cons that are associated with Telehealth and In-Person therapy. Depending on the type of therapy your a...

The Therapeutic Relationship and Alliance from 2022-08-01T21:01:05

We are officially back! Welcome to season 2 of Finding Middle Path, a podcast that explores all things DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and the resources around it. We are excited to be back...

Interview with Emily Keehn with Timberline Knolls from 2021-08-31T21:51:55

We are so honored to have Emily Keehn, LPC - Speak with us today on behalf of Timberline Knolls a treatment facility in the suburbs or Chicago. Timberline Knolls ( TK ) is a Mental Health Reside...

Kevin Hart is a DBT Resource from 2021-08-24T16:24

Ever wonder how to get yourself to feel more in control of your emotions? It takes practice. In this resource we are practicing "Turning the Mind" and "Opposite to Emotion." With Kevin Hart it i...

Why Telehealth is important for Mental Health from 2021-08-17T14:58:31

Since our office has been doing Telehealth since March 2020, we havn't had anytime to discuss the benefits of Telehealth in a Mental Health Setting. It is no secret that there is a Mental Health...

Interview With That Darn Amygdala from 2021-08-10T13:00

Meet Carissa Weber who is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a clinical substance abuse counselor (CSAC). She has always been drawn to mental health, especially in ways to help others f...

Interview with Amber Seater from 2021-07-27T07:09

Meet Amber Seater, LPC. She has a heart to work with those who are struggling with trauma and sexual assaults. She uses a wholistic approach and integrates yoga with various types of therapies. Lis...

A Moment of Vulnerability ( from a therapist ) from 2021-07-06T19:18:31

Learning to be vulnerable comes from practice. Here is a moment to learn more about Rachael Julstrom and hear her heart and how she struggles with anxiety and how she uses DBT to help with her ever...

Know the Warning Sings of Suicide 1-800-273-8255 from 2021-07-02T15:57:41

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Applying Dialectics from 2021-06-18T15:34:06

After learning what dialectics are, it is important to see how we apply the concept and how we challenge the old black and white / opposite thinking.  We use 2 resources this week. Lane Peterson -...

Understanding Dialectics from 2021-06-11T18:30:47

Dialectics are helpful way to view the world. In simple terms, it is when two opposing truths can be true at the same time.

Dialectics are helpful way to view the world.

a.) Dial...

Behavior Chain Analysis Tool from 2021-06-04T19:57:18

The Behavior Chain Analysis Tool is used many times through out the DBT treatment. It can feel overwhelming to some and it is designed to help the client and therapist both understand all the surro...

Relationship Repairs and the 25 Red Flags from 2021-05-14T22:23:25

Relationships take work. The healthy ones show signs of repairs and valuing each other in the relationships. The Toxic ones have warnings signs and Red Flags. Be Sure to check out the full list of ...

DBT+5 Love Languages from 2021-05-07T16:43:35

Have you head of the 5 Love Languages? This is a book written by Gary Chapman that helps any relationship to understand how they give and receive love. Identifying and defining each one will help y...

DBT + 10 Laws of Boundaries from 2021-04-29T21:46

When learning how to be the most effective in relationships we not only need to learn the criteria of when to say no and when to say yes, it is nice to have additional criteria to build from. This ...

Therapy Interfering Behaviors from 2021-04-23T18:45:11

Therapy Interfering Behaviors are behaviors that a client or therapist can have that interrupts the therapeutic process. This list is important ( find list at Listen

3 Pillars of Mental Health ( not 4 ) from 2020-12-03T04:49:07

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Grief around the Holidays from 2020-11-30T15:57:09

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Distress Tolerance Review and the Beginning of Emotion Regulation from 2020-11-19T19:20

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The STOP skill and DBT Pros and Cons from 2020-11-12T03:00

Learn how to Quickly regain control of a highly distressing situation. Then if we need to do a longer DBT skill to help problem solve we move into DBT Pros and Cons. 

Are you being Willing or Willful? from 2020-11-11T16:37

Learning the difference between Willing and Willful and how to challenge yourself to take away judgment and open your awareness and how to have small changes to lead you to happiness. 

The DBT Improve Skill`` from 2020-11-05T16:28:30

Learn how to improve the moment by using the DBT acronym IMPROVE.

Self Soothe through the 5 Senses from 2020-11-05T16:19:39

Using the basic skills you were born with. Learn how to use the simple 5 senses to help through distressing times. 

Boundaries during COVID-19, Election Year and the Holidays. from 2020-10-21T18:20

COVID Fatigue, Election Fatigue and the Holidays are a great time to sure up your boundaries and make sure you are staying true to your values and what you can control and what you are responsible ...

Resource - Carol Lozier - DBT Therapeutic Activities Ideas for Kids an Caregivers from 2020-10-21T17:03:39

As a therapist I have used a few of the mainstream DBT books that help clients individually and in a group setting and while they are good, I would like for you consider the following workbook ...

Distress Tolerance - TIPP Skill from 2020-10-15T05:35

The TIPP Skill is a quick intervention that is used to change your body chemistry, so that you can begin to regain some control and then look for validation or problem solving. This is especiall...

Distress Tolerance - ACCEPT Skill from 2020-10-09T20:57:27

In DBT it is important to know what to do in the time of Crisis or BIG EMOTIONS. In this episode we discuss Distress Tolerance and practical ideas in what to do in those moments. These are excellen...

Practicing Mindfulness with Mindful Eating from 2020-10-06T20:14:18

This is a BONUS episode to help practice mindfulness. You will need a Piece of Chocolate or Candy to do this activity. I used Hershey Chocolate Kisses.  www.findingmiddlepath.com --- Send in a ...

Mindfulness - The What & How Skills from 2020-10-03T18:34

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Sleep Hygiene - DBT Sleep Protocol from 2020-09-30T18:32

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Reducing Vulnerabilities - DBT Please Skill from 2020-09-27T18:54

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Goal Setting in DBT Therapy from 2020-09-24T16:29:13

How to get the most out of therapy, set goals and achieve them. What are some ways you have tried to set goals in the past and what caused them to not get achieved? 

Top 3 Non DBT Books ( Resources ) from 2020-09-20T21:42:57

These are my Top 3 Books that are NON-DBT:

Boundaries – Dr Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Co-Dependent No More – Melody Beattie

Trauma Stewardship -Laura van Dernoot Lipsk...

What to know when beginning DBT. from 2020-09-20T21:32:20

What to know at the beginning of starting DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). Some key elements all clients should be aware of are: 

• Individual Therapy Sessions
• Coachin...
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Finding Middle Path - Intro from 2020-09-12T03:03:56

Welcome to a Podcast about all things DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and all resources around it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rachael-k-julstrom/message