The 2 Best The Skillful Podcast Episodes
1) #49: Dealing with Fears of Abandonment
In this episode, Marielle and Ed answer a listener's question about fears of abandonment when conflict arises in relationships. These fears go straight to the heart of old wounds for many people. Oft...Show More
2) #11: Radical Acceptance
Today, Marielle and Ed discuss the skill of Radical Acceptance. Radical Acceptance is a Distress Tolerance skill that helps you stop fighting reality, however painful that reality is. When you can ful...Show More
3) #61: DBT Skills Group for Therapists
Are you a therapist who wants the experience of being in a DBT skills group yourself? Are you curious about how the skills can help YOU? Marielle and Ed are starting a new skills group designed ...Show More
4) #60: Problem Solving
What DBT skill do you use when your emotion fits the facts? One option is to work on changing the facts. The skill of Problem Solving offers a structured framework to help you change situations tha...Show More
5) #59: Willingness
Today’s episode discusses the DBT skill of Willingness. Willingness is one of the reality acceptance skills that we teach in Distress Tolerance. This skill can help you let go of fighting what is...Show More
6) #58: Applying DEAR MAN in Difficult Interactions
Once you have grasp of the DEAR MAN skill, you might find yourself getting stuck when you try to use it in difficult interactions. Maybe the other person pushes back, tries to change the subject, or r...Show More
7) #57: Figuring Out How to Change Painful Emotions
Once you have a grasp of the change-oriented skills in DBT (such as Check the Facts, Opposite Action, and Problem Solving) it can be hard to figure out which one to use. This episode walks you th...Show More
8) #56: Emotions Explained: Shame
Shame is one of the most painful emotions we can experience. This episode explores what shame is, when the emotion is useful (and when it’s not), and skills to help you cope when shame threate...Show More
9) #55: Emotions Explained: Fear
Today’s episode focuses on the emotion of fear. At its most fundamental, fear keeps us safe. It guides us to fight, flee, or freeze in the face of danger. Often, though, fear can be chronic, man...Show More
10) #54: Emotions Explained: Anger
In this episode, Marielle and Ed discuss the emotion of anger. In its most useful form, anger moves us to protect and defend ourselves and those we care about. Many people, though, find anger fri...Show More