Dialectics: Learning How to Find Balance and Walk the Middle Path
Channel: Doc Snipes
Date: 21/04/2017

Dialectics: Learning How to Find Balance and Walk the Middle Path 
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor.  She received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida in 2002.  In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has provided training to counselors, social workers, nurses and case managers internationally since 2006 through AllCEUs.com A direct link to the CEU course is https://www.allceus.com/member/cart/index/product/id/665/c/

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00:00 Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Dialectics
02:00 Defining dialectical strategies and their importance
04:30 The universe of opposing forces and how it relates to client experiences
08:00 Exploring the dialectics of loss, such as death, and its dual aspects
11:00 Understanding willingness versus willfulness in the grieving process
14:30 Content vs. process in losses and life changes
18:00 Willingness to embrace change and find balance
21:00 Applying dialectical strategies to job loss or career change
25:00 Exploring the positives and negatives in different life changes
29:00 Using dialectical strategies in relationships and recovery
33:00 The interconnectedness of emotions, behaviors, and environmental triggers
36:00 Applying dialectics in addiction recovery and mental health
40:00 Managing loneliness, anger, and emotional regulation
44:00 Strategies for balancing mood, behavior, and relationships
48:00 Practicing radical acceptance and embracing change in life
52:00 Treating others as you want to be treated and building self-awareness
55:00 Conclusion and reflections on finding balance through dialectics

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