This Week in Adult DBT Group

This week in Adult DBT Group we reviewed the inventory for interpersonal relationships and taught the Cheerleading skill.  Cheerleading statements are used to help overcome our worry thoughts and get/maintain good relationships.  Examples include "It is ok to want or need something from somebody else" and "The fact that I say no to someone does not make me a selfish person." As a reminder, there will be NO Adult DBT Groups next week due to Labor Day and Rosh Hashannah.

This Week in Adolscent and Family DBT Group

This week in Adolescent and Family DBT Group, we are reviewing the TIPP skill and the whole Emotion Regulation module.  The Emotion Regulation module teaches us how to change emotions that we want to change.  The TIP skill specifically has to do with reducing painful emotions right now.  The four ways to do this include: changing your body temperature, intensely exercising, progressively relaxing your muscles, and using paced breathing.

NY Times Article on Sleep and Exercise

Click here to read an article from this week's NY Times about the relationship between exercise and insomnia.  Research suggests that a regular exercise program can significantly improve insomnia.

This Week in Adolescent and Family DBT Group

This week in A & F DBT Group, we reviewed the interactions between emotions, thoughts, and behaviors and taught the skill of Problem Solving.  Problem Solving is called for when you are experiencing a justified emotion (the emotion fits the facts) and you want to change that emotion.  If the emotion is not justified, Opposite Action should be used instead. 

This Week in Adult DBT Group

This week in Adult DBT Group we reviewed ABC Please and taught the TIP skills.  The TIP skills stand for ways you can change your emotions by changing your body chemistry.  T is for changing your body Temperature (dunking your face in ice water), I is for Intensely Exercise, and P is for Progressive Muscle Relaxation.  This concludes the Emotion Regulation module. 

DBT Graduate Group at CCDBT

We are excited to announce that CCDBT is starting a DBT Graduate Group for young adults, ages 18-25.  Participants must have completed DBT Skills Group and have an individual therapist at CCDBT.  The purpose of this group is to help young adults continue to practice DBT skills as well as to provide ongoing peer consultation.  If you or your child is interested, please contact Dr. Rachel Gerstein (516-390-3525 x17) or Dr. Liz Gellman (516-390-3525 x 24), or talk to your individual therapist. 

NY Times Article on Exercise and Anxiety

Click here to read a recent article in the NY Times about how exercise can reduce anxiety.  DBT skills such as Intensely exercise (TIP) and PLEASE also are ways in which you can reduce negative emotions by either intensely exercising or by exercising on a regular basis.