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What Would Sabrina Say
"Welcome to What Would Sabrina Say, your trusted companion on the journey to mental health and well-being. Join Sabrina, a seasoned mental health professional with over two decades of experience, as she expertly navigates the complexities of mental wellness with a genuine and evidence-based approach.
In each episode, Sabrina invites guest hosts who are experts in their respective fields to delve into trending topics within the realm of mental health and wellness.
But that's not all—tune in for engaging book recommendations that provide fresh perspectives on mental health and self help literature, as well as informative discussions on available resources to support your mental wellness journey.
Whether you're seeking guidance, inspiration, or simply a deeper understanding of mental health, What Would Sabrina Say ,is here to accompany you every step of the way. Let's embark on this journey together toward a healthier mind and more hopeful tomorrow.
What Would Sabrina Say
Building a Life Worth Living: Understanding Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with Stephanie Fennell MS, LCPC
Sabrina Duong LCSW and Stephanie Fennell , LCPC dig into dialectical behavior therapy, exploring how structure, skills, and validation help people move from crisis to a life worth living. In the episode they compare DBT-informed work with a therapist versus with the full model and take a look at BPD, suicidality, and real-time coaching support.
• defining dialectics and why two truths matter
• how diary cards and behavior chains drive change
• DBT-informed practice versus full DBT program
• coaching calls, weekly homework, and skills group
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) as trauma-related and how its actually a wide spectrum
• life worth living goals for suicidality
• mindfulness, wise mind, and radical acceptance
• emotion regulation and distress tolerance in action
• interpersonal effectiveness to reduce triggers
• access, licensing states, and commitment expectations
Stephanie is a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than 10 years of experience specializing in trauma-focused and is a DBT-trained therapist. She is licensed in Kansas, Missouri, and Massachusetts and is EMDR-certified and trained in Prolonged Exposure therapy. Stephanie owns a private practice, serves on a certified DBT team, and has extensive experience training clinicians and leading DBT consultation teams. She also teaches continuing education courses for therapists on suicide prevention, ethics, and trauma interventions.
Visit smfcounseling.com to learn more about Stephanie’s DBT services. Licensed in three different States such as Missouri and Massachusetts
Trigger note: This episode includes discussion of suicidality in the context of mental health and recovery. While the topic may be difficult, the focus is on resilience, seeking help, and hope. Listener discretion is advised.