Benefits of Comprehensive DBT with Shannan Blum

Today we sit down with marriage and family therapist and
Assistant Director of Connections Child and Family Center,
Shannan Blum, to talk about some of the powerful benefits of
dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Shannan takes us through some
of the basics of what she does and what is offered at the center
before unpacking how DBT fits into this. She explains the unique
starting points for DBT, the central idea of the dialectic
approach, as well as a bit of history about its founder, Marsha
Linehan. We also get to explore the softening of resistance to
change through validation, the combination of acceptance and
encouragement, and routes back to the moment. Our guest also lays
out some of the differences between comprehensive DBT and
DBT-informed therapy, explaining who can most benefit from these
practices. So if you would like to learn about this useful
modality and get a taste for its efficacy, make sure to join us!





Key Points From This Episode:


Shannan talks about her four children and a fun fact about
their births! 

A little about Connections Child and Family Center and the
layered support they offer.

Introducing DBT and the role it plays within the framework of
the center. 

Marsha Linehan, the concept of dialectics, and working with
resistance to change. 

Taking DBT beyond therapy and into the realm of a life
skill. 

Comparing comprehensive DBT and DBT-informed therapy.

DBT's original focus on severe depression and chronically
suicidal clients. 

The most efficient use of DBT and the necessary time
commitments.  

Shannan shares a popular DBT skill and how it helps to
down-regulate the body and mind.  

Final thoughts from Shannan about who might most benefit from
a DBT program. 






Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:


Shannan Blum


Connections Child and Family Center


DBT Adolescent Program at Connection Child and Family Center


Marsha Linehan


Merrissa Hughes