Shireen Rizvi

In this engaging discussion, Shireen Rizvi, a clinical psychology professor and DBT expert, dives into Dialectical Behavior Therapy's surprisingly broad applications. She reveals how DBT, originally designed for borderline personality disorder, helps with emotional regulation and self-destructive behaviors. Shireen shares practical skills like 'wise mind,' 'radical acceptance,' and the 'DEAR MAN' technique, making DBT accessible for everyone. She also emphasizes mindfulness and its role in navigating emotional challenges, demonstrating DBT's transformative potential.

Shireen Rizvi, a licensed clinical psychologist and expert in DBT and CBT, discusses the nuances of emotional regulation. She emphasizes the importance of matching therapy types to patient needs and highlights the role of structure in effective treatments. Shireen explains how DBT integrates radical acceptance and mindfulness, offering skills that help reduce suffering. The conversation also explores the balance between acceptance and change in therapy, along with practical techniques for self-validation and effective communication.

Dr. Shireen Rizvi and Dr. Jesse Finkelstein, clinical psychologists and coauthors of Real Skills for Real Life, discuss the transformative power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). They reveal how to view emotional struggles as skills deficits and introduce the concept of 'Wise Mind' for balancing logic and emotion. The duo emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in reducing suffering and improving interpersonal relationships. Listeners gain practical frameworks, like DEAR MAN, to navigate difficult conversations while maintaining self-respect.