Finding Middle Path Podcast

Here are the top 5 Reasons People Start Going to Therapy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/support

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 the sudden we are "back in the swing of things". This is the perfect time to practice boundary setting and making sure we are using our Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills from DBT. Also, to COPE AHEAD we want to make sure we set good intentions for the season and Decide what YOU want this Holiday...

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 are doing and your type of therapist there are many pros and cons. From saving money and time by doing Telehealth to wanting to just get away to a quite place outside of your home for in-person therapy. It is important to see all sides of something to help you make a decision on what works best for...

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 and to continue to explore resources. The Therapeutic Relationship and Alliance is a vital part of therapy. Music : Journey by Atch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIaZg9d6mjg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/message Support this podcast:...

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 Residential Treatment program that focuses on using DBT ( Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ) with their clients. They have many other programs that and we are thrilled to talk to Emily who has been with TK for 6years and to see the development of many of their programs. If you want to find out more about TK...

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 is shifting any emotion to humor. It is a distraction that helps to step away from whatever intense emotion you are having to help you self regulate. Then once you feel more in control you go back to whatever was causing you distress and you can validate and problem solve if needed. Kevin's book "I...

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 crisis that we are still in. Many are from the original wave of COVID and a mix of the political environment. Now it is a mix of wanting to find a normal and still trying to fit in the old way of doing things. There has been so much change in the the last year alone, it has been hard for people to...

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 feel better. While she was in college, she studied nursing and how the brain works. She is applying this knowledge to the Finding Middle Path Podcast and teaching us about the biology of validation. https://thatdarnamygdala.com/about-me-the-short-version/ FB/P/IG: @ThatDarnAmygdala Twitter:...

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. Listen as Amber talks about validation and how she uses it in her counseling. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/support

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 everyday emotions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/support

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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 - DBT Skills Training Manual and Atomic Thinking - James Clear ( all on amazon ) . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/support

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.) Dialectics teach us that there are more than one way to see a situation and more than one way to solve any problem. b.) Dialectics consider all people to have unique qualities and different points of view. c.) Dialectics stress the important of looking at the world with an open mind, without absolutes, avoiding black...

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 surrounding elements that cause problematic behavior. Find the worksheet at www.findingmiddlepath.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/support

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 the 25 Red Flags at our Website www.findingmiddlepath.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/support

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 you in communicating with your partner what you need and better understand their needs as well. Find out more at www.findingmiddlepath.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/message Support this podcast:...

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 is information that is found in the book Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. See more at www.findingmiddlepath.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/message Support this podcast:...

Therapy Interfering Behaviors are behaviors that a client or therapist can have that interrupts the therapeutic process. This list is important ( find list at www.findingmiddlepath.com ) to keep handy to revert to when you feel something is “off” or you are “plateauing” in therapy. Call out the behavior so you can have the best therapeutic experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/message Support this podcast:...

Do you know how to effectively say YES and NO? The following is the DBT criteria for how to learn the intensity and the criteria on asking for a need to be met or for you to say no effectively and still maintain the relationship. Find more at www.findingmiddlepath.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/support

In Interpersonal Effectiveness the DEAR MAN, GIVE, FAST skills they all work together. We finish up the 3 part skill series as we discuss the FAST skill and then talk about how all 3 come together. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachael-k-julstrom/support