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\u201cDialectical Behavioral Therapy\u201d is one of the many tools we have tucked away in their tool belt to help people overcome their addiction, trauma, and behavioral disorders. While it might sound complicated at first glance, the true power of DBT comes from its practical applications. This week, we take a close look at DBT\xa0and discover a simple, non-judgmental way to understand human emotions. Mindfulness, practical action steps, and a new understanding of the brain combine to make DBT a powerful tool to beat addiction.\xa0\n\xa0\nThis week\u2019s guest is Dr. Debbie Kooyman. Her 20 years of work in Psychology have shown her just how important it is for adults dealing with addiction, abuse, and trauma to be able to take a step back from their emotions and learn how to think again. Dr. Kooyman shares her wisdom in this episode and dispels some misconceptions you might have about DBT.\xa0\n\xa0\n\nSpecializes in adults who were abused as children. DBT is a resource for people dealing with addiction as well as those dealing with abuse.\xa0\n\nDispelling the myth of using DBT. It\u2019s not only for Borderline Personality Disorder.\xa0\n\nA breakdown of the three components: Dialectical, Behavioral, and Therapy.\xa0\n\nHow we can move between the competing needs of companionship and alone time.\xa0\n\nUsing DBT to give clients concrete tools to beat addiction.\xa0\n\nNormalizing your experiences to conquer addiction.\xa0\n\nThe difference between primary and secondary emotions.\xa0\n\nThe mindfulness component of DBT\u2014knowing how to pay attention to the moment without judgment.\xa0\n\nLearning to change the way our brains operate.\xa0\n\n\xa0\nLinks\nhttps://www.liveyourlifefully.com/\nDr. Debbie Kooyman on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvR5IunjD64Y1VW3dunmCqA\n\xa0\n\n\nSupport this podcast at \u2014 https://redcircle.com/the-addicted-mind-podcast/donations\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices