with Matana
In our 3rd part in our series on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Meg again joins us. Discover the toolset available to help manage BPD with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT’s core principles, techniques, and applications can be used and included mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and radical acceptance.
Diving deep into the world of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) we explore its comprehensive approach to mental health treatment. In this second part in our BPD series with Meg Rowley, we cover various aspects of DBT, including its structure, modes of treatment, and the intricate skills involved. Meg provides insight into the therapeutic process, emphasizing the importance of commitment and dedication to DBT’s multifaceted approach and touch upon the roles of individual therapy, skills groups, coaching, and consultation teams in DBT, highlighting the intensive nature of the treatment and its focus on behavioral change.
Meg Rowley is a seasoned therapist specializing in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). With over a decade of clinical experience, Meg brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion and dedication to helping individuals navigate the complexities of borderline personality disorder (BPD) with her experience, insight and practical advice.
During Mental Health Awareness Month we continue to tackle the stigma around the term BPD, “borderline personality disorder” and explore how it affects diagnosis and relationships. Through real stories and expert advice we will learn about the traits of BPD and how therapies like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can help manage its challenges.
Courtney Runyon faced paralysis and betrayal but overcame both with the power of resilience. She found solace in humor, using laughter as a tool to uplift herself and others. Embracing vulnerability and imperfections, Courtney emphasizes adaptability and creativity in turning setbacks into opportunities, such as shifting her goal from running a marathon to hiking across Spain.
In this though provoking episode we hear from Kayla Haber-Goldstein, who recants the untold story told in Midrash Le-Chanuka, of Chana, the daughter of the high priest Matisyahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ הַכֹּהֵן בֶּן יוֹחָנָן) (~167 BCE) who risked herself and her dignity and set a series of events into motion that began the revolution that is now known as the story of Chanuka. Chana lived her truth and faced those around her, challenging them to do the same. A powerful story worthy of noting lessons learned and implementing into our lives.
We invite you to explore a passion for living with gratitude and the joy it brings us, as it can help to recover from depression and anxiety and became the foundation of good mental health practice. It has an impact on our day-to-day lives, and can enhance relationships, health and success. While some have skepticism about gratitude being ‘toxic positivity’, it’s a choice we make and a tool we can use, not a forcing mechanism. We wish more people would cultivate gratefulness and see the transformation in their life.
In this heartfelt and personal episode, Matana shares her experiences and reflections on recent events in Israel, including the conflict and war. She emphasizes the significance of checking in with one’s emotions and needs, expressing empathy, and choosing love and kindness in the face of adversity.
Since my early twenties I struggle with communication, with true listening, that’s why for the past 3 years my yearly […]
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In this podcast episode, we are privileged to engage in a deeply moving conversation with Molly Jackson, focusing on resilience, grief, hope, and finding inspiration amidst profound loss. Molly shares her heart-wrenching experience of losing her daughter Lucy, who tragically passed away after choking on an apple. We delve into the immediate aftermath of Lucy’s passing, the heartbreak, and the intense grief that followed. We explore the complexities of grief, the differences in coping mechanisms, and the transformative power of sharing one’s story.