Podcasts

Saving Lives by Treating PTSD among People at High Risk for Suicide

As part of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies podcast series #TraumaTalk, Dr. Melanie Harned was interviewed about when and how to provide trauma-focused treatment to people at high risk for suicide.

In this podcast, Dr. Harned discusses readiness criteria for initiating PTSD treatment among people at high risk for suicide, as well as strategies for addressing suicidality if it emerges during treatment. She also talks about using PTSD treatment as a reinforcer for stopping life-threatening behaviors, and explains why she believes treating PTSD can be live saving.

Lessons for Coping with Life's Traumatic Experiences

As part of Dr. Charlie Swenson's podcast series To Hell and Back, Dr. Melanie Harned participated in an extended discussion of the principles and strategies of the DBT PE protocol and how to apply them to coping with traumatic experiences.

Episode 1: This podcast reviews how and why the DBT PE protocol was developed, how this protocol is integrated into DBT, the role of avoidance and problematic beliefs in maintaining PTSD, and the rationale for using exposure to treat PTSD.

 

Episode 2: This podcast focuses on how trauma is defined, how to reduce the likelihood of developing PTSD after a trauma, and how to build motivation to do trauma-focused exposure when it is needed.

 

Episode 3: This podcast describes the specific steps involved in completing in vivo and imaginal exposure for PTSD.

Webinars

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Integrating PTSD Treatment into DBT for High-Risk and Multi-Problem Patients
Integrating PTSD Treatment into DBT for High-Risk and Multi-Problem Patients

Presenter: Melanie Harned, PhD

Date: March 4, 2020

Sponsor: VA MIRECC Presents Webinar Series

View the webinar: click here

Treating Comorbid PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder
Treating Comorbid PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder

Presenter: Melanie Harned, PhD
Date: December 18, 2019
Sponsor: National Center for PTSD, VA PTSD Consultation Program Monthly Lecture Series

Slides: click here (pdf)

Audio: click here (mp4)

Videos

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Introducción a DBT EP | Por Melanie Harned (Doblaje al español)

Dr. Harned provides a one-hour introduction to DBT PE (dubbed in Spanish).

Bernice's Story

In this video, Bernice shares her experience of recovering from PTSD, drug addiction, and borderline personality disorder after receiving DBT and DBT PE at Project Transition, a residential community-based program for individuals with serious mental illness.

Discussion on DBT PE with Dr. Harned - Part 1

Dr. Kimberly Copeland from the Center for Deployment Psychology spoke with Dr. Harned about her development of DBT PE.

Discussion on DBT PE with Dr. Harned - Part 2

Dr. Kimberly Copeland from the Center for Deployment Psychology spoke with Dr. Harned about her development of DBT PE.

Treating PTSD among Individuals at High Risk for Suicide: An Introduction to the DBT PE Protocol

Dr. Sara Schmidt provides a one-hour introduction to DBT with DBT PE that is intended for mental health professionals as well as consumers and their family members.

Videos on Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy for PTSD

Treatment Forms

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DBT PE Outcome Monitoring
DBT PE Outcome Monitoring

This spreadsheet can be used to track and graph progress on the PCL-5 as well as post-exposure ratings of SUDs and specific emotions.

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DBT PE Exposure Recording Form
DBT PE Exposure Recording Form

This form is used to track pre- and post-exposure ratings of feared outcomes, urges, emotions, and radical acceptance.

Standard Format (pdf) - Download

Standard Format (fillable pdf) - Download

Diary Card Format - Download

Training Programs

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Internships and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Internships and Postdoctoral Fellowships

This document includes a list of predoctoral internships, postdoctoral fellowships, and other postgraduate training programs that provide training and supervision in DBT PE.

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