Episode 68- Types of Therapy with Ana Maldonado, LPC, Part 1

In this episode of "An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth" Sydney and Kelly interview Ana Maldonado, LPC, discussing different types of therapy. This is part one of two episodes on this topic.Every theory has strengths and weaknessesCognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT. The most researched type of therapyBehavior is shaped by your thoughts, often uses worksheetsWorks to install new ways of thinking and directing your thought patternsCan use CBT on a lot of different issues, addictions, relationships...Requires practicing over and over, and role playing is helpfulDialectical Behavioral Therapy, DBT. A subset of CBT. Focuses on emotional regulation. Important for trauma workWorks to create stabilityMindfulness...self aware of emotions and body reactionsDistress tolerance awarenessInterpersonal effectivenessEmotional regulation...how to come back from reactivenessDesigned for borderline personality patients, but is helpful for a variety of diagnosisThis requires a lot of buy-in from clients. You have to choose to practice and commit to change and choose to practice self examination and be uncomfortableAcceptance and changeWebsite: anincompleteguide.comInstagram: @anincompleteguideYouTube: @AnIncompleteGuidePatreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowthShout out to Lauren, Jake, Kyle, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporters!