This Week in Adult DBT Group...

This week in Adult DBT group we are reviewing the Interpersonal Effectiveness module and conducting graduations for those that have finished one or two cycles of DBT.  The interpersonal effectiveness module deals with how to improve our relationships; specifically, how to ask for what we want (DEAR MAN), how to keep a good relationship (GIVE) and how to keep respect for yourself in relationships (FAST).

This Week in Adolescent and Family DBT...

This week in Adolescent and Family DBT we are reviewing the GIVE skill and teaching the FAST skill.  The FAST skill is used as a way to keep respect for yourself in relationships; for example, when you are using the GIVE skill over and over and the relationship is not improving.  FAST stands for: (be) FAIR, (no) APOLOGIES, STICK TO VALUES, and (be) TRUTHFUL.

Article in NY Times about OCD and CBT

Click here to read an article in this week's NY Times about how Cognitive Behavior Therapy can be more effective at treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder than antipsychotic medications.