Dialectical Behavior Therapy -- The Journey from Pain to Purpose

Mental Health: Hope and Recovery Episode Title: Dialectical Behavior Therapy – The Journey from Pain to Purpose Episode 60 | Duration 45:00 Episode Date: November 26, 2025 Hosts: Helen Sneed and Valerie Milburn EPISODE OVERVIEW Named one of the top 100 scientific inventions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy has successfully guided and supported into recovery hundreds of thousands battling mental illness. DBT teaches an entire system of dealing with psychiatric disorders and building a life worth living. One of its most effective components is the development of scores of powerful skills to be used daily to overcome the onslaught of uncontrollable emotional dysregulation. Its methods are behavior-oriented and emphasize taking action. Helen and Valerie also share personal stories as they explore how DBT has shaped their own recovery journeys—and why its principles continue to offer hope to millions around the world. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN The history and development of DBT by Marsha Linehan The four core components of DBT, with real-life examples How DBT supports recovery from severe mental illness Ways to apply DBT skills to everyday challenges Personal stories of resilience and transformation from Helen and Valerie MEMORABLE QUOTES “DBT is not just a treatment; it’s a way of life that can transform how we relate to ourselves and others.” — Helen “To get better, we must accept where we are and also strive for change. That’s the essence of dialectics.” — Valerie TOOLS AND TAKEAWAYS Mindfulness: Skills for grounding and staying present Distress Tolerance: Techniques for getting through crisis moments safely Emotion Regulation: Strategies to manage overwhelming feelings Interpersonal Effectiveness: Skills for improving communication and relationships RESOURCES AND LINKS Building a Life Worth Living by Marsha Linehan DBT Skills Training Manual, Revised Edition by Marsha Linehan Building a Life Worth Living by Marsha Linehan DBT Explained by Suzette Bray The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Martha McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, Jeffey Brantley The DBT Workbook for Alcohol and Drug Addiction by Laura Petracek The Radically Open DBT Workbook for Eating Disorders by Karyn D. Hall, Elllen Astrachan-Fletcher Website: mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible | Pandora Transcript: Available at mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com Crisis Support: Call or text 988 (U.S.) for immediate help CONNECT WITH US Website: Listen/

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