House on Fire podcast

House on Fire Podcast

BPS has launched a new DBT-based podcast called House on Fire. Hear our clinicians break down how to use and implement DBT skills in real-world scenarios. It’s a little bit educational, a little bit cheeky and a lot of fun. Check it out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Buzzsprout from the image links below.

House on Fire Podcast on Apple
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Science & Society: The Neuroplastic Brain

Science & Society: The Neuroplastic Brain

Not everything about a person can be explained just by what is happening in their mind. Every day each of us interacts within many systems, some of which are invisible, that can have subtle influences on our neurobiology. We can think about the interplay between our...

Understanding Suicidality & DBT’s Approach

Understanding Suicidality & DBT’s Approach

Suicidality is a prevalent and complex problem in society today. As September is Suicide Awareness Month, it seems timely to revisit DBT’s approach to this global issue. In DBT, we try to understand what emotions are driving a client to suicide while also motivating...

How to Talk about Consent With Your Children

How to Talk about Consent With Your Children

Sex. It’s a topic parents often cringe at when thinking about how to broach the subject. And while teaching children about the birds and the bees is an important step toward sexual health and safety, allow me to make another suggestion: talk to your kids about consent...

What the Heck is the Biosocial Theory?

What the Heck is the Biosocial Theory?

What the Heck is the Biosocial Theory?  We’re talking about the biosocial theory today, and as with the concept of dialectics, the biosocial theory is a fundamental underpinning of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Therefore, whether you’re considering DBT for...

Mindfulness of Others: Through a DBT Lens

Mindfulness of Others: Through a DBT Lens

Mindfulness of Others: Through a DBT Lens By Nikita Patel, Psy.D. “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” The moral of this infamous metaphor we’re told as children is to be curious to those around us rather than assuming we know everything about everyone.  Sounds pretty...

What The Heck is a Dialectic?

What The Heck is a Dialectic?

What the Heck is a Dialectic? By Avery Carmichael, BPS Social Work Intern Undergirding all that is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the eponymous concept of dialectics. I will start by saying, in full transparency, that the term ‘dialectic’ is an...

Understanding Executive Functioning

Understanding Executive Functioning

By: Dr. Nikita Patel, Psy.D. Do you find yourself putting off errands or tasks unless there is an immediate deadline? Is it difficult for you to organize your thoughts and clearly explain them to someone else? Time management and organization are examples of executive...

Enhancing the Parent-Child Relationships with PRIDE

Enhancing the Parent-Child Relationships with PRIDE

By: Dr. Emily Nichols, Psy.D. Have you ever found yourself giving your child the same direction multiple times to no avail? Do you find yourself getting into power struggles with your teen more often than you would like? It’s no secret that these negative interactions...

Back To Your Future

Back To Your Future

By: Michelle Bottone, LMFT The pandemic has been a lengthy period of uncertainty which can cause increased stressors in many areas of our lives. Given the CDC guidelines and in order to interact with others, most of us have been relegated to socializing via technology...

Managing Family Dynamics by Walking the Middle Path

Managing Family Dynamics by Walking the Middle Path

By: Michelle Bottone, LMFT It has been nearly a year since many of us have been working remotely along with our children who must also learn remotely in the same environment. It was difficult to navigate both work and family obligations pre-COVID 19. Given the current...

The Myth of Motivation & How to Stay Productive

The Myth of Motivation & How to Stay Productive

By: Laura Miller, LMSW “Ugh, but I’m just not in the mood to do that right now!” Sound familiar? Perhaps you’ve heard something like it from a loved one or caught yourself thinking similarly prior to starting a difficult or unpleasant task.  It’s natural and common...