Bridgitte Stuart MS, LMHC, C-DBT: Verbal tools for conflict resolution and relaxing vs distracting techniques

<p>Joining us today is Bridgitte Stuart, MS, LMHC, C-DBT a licensed psychotherapist with 4 years of experience in mending and bridging gaps in the mental health field. Bridgitte has gained clinical knowledge and experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and carries a background in working with individuals across lifespans. She specializes in trauma-focused therapy, depression, anxiety, phobias, and other mood-related and behavioral changes.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;Bridgitte uses evidence-based and manualized therapeutic approaches and molds them into the requirements of your individual needs. She has experience in applying Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Her passion for gaining knowledge and providing you with the best care possible, creates a space where you can be you while evolving with the skills learned from the models above.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WEBSITE:</strong> <a href="https://www.bridgingthegaptherapyservices.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bridgingthegaptherapyservices.com/</a></p><p><strong>We discuss: </strong></p><ul><li>when to use distracting vs grounding techniques</li><li>finding balance between acceptance and change</li><li>verbal tools for conflict resolution</li><li>3 reasons why we self-harm</li><li>use of journaling vs audio recording</li><li>why are responses to trauma can be delayed</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Books we discussed: </strong></p><p><strong>The Body Keeps The Score </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3vt4BOP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3vt4BOP</a> </p><p><strong>Thawing </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3frSjkj " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3frSjkj </a></p><p><strong>Attachment Theory </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3oXaUHP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3oXaUHP</a> </p><p><strong>Self-love workbook </strong><a h