Betsy Byler
Betsy Byler
How to Repackage Your DBT Skills to Work with Substance Use
How to Repackage Your DBT Skills to Work with Substance Use
How to Repackage Your DBT Skills to Work with Substance Use
Monday 25th July 2022
Betsy Byler shares how to adapt DBT skills for substance use, covering client choices, cravings, relapse prevention, and trauma management.
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Betsy Byler
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Mastering DBT Skills for Substance Use: Insights from Betsy Byler
Part of the relapse cycle has to do with the uncomfortable feelings that come from not having a substance on board. You want to find out how long they can go without their substance before it starts getting a little hard and then moderately difficult to extremely difficult.
Ever wondered why some clients choose alcohol over marijuana, or pills instead of cocaine? Betsy Byler, host of the 'All Things Substance' podcast, sheds light on this intriguing topic. In this episode, she explains how therapists can adapt Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to better address substance use. Byler dives into the reasons behind specific substance choices and offers practical advice on helping clients manage cravings and avoid relapse.
She also emphasizes the importance of sleep and provides strategies for working with trauma without burning out. If you're a therapist aiming to broaden your expertise, this episode is packed with actionable insights to support your clients on their recovery journey.