
The Power of GIVE in DBT for Building Healthy Relationships
In this insightful episode of Cracking Addiction, joinDr Ferghal Armstrong and Dr. Laura Petracek as they delve into the transformative concept of GIVE from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). GIVE, ...
23 Elo 202311min

Developing Self-Respect: The Power of Fairness, Boundaries, and Core Values
Join Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Dr. Laura Petracek in this insightful discussion on self-respect as a fundamental aspect of how we relate to others. Discover effective techniques, including the FAST ap...
16 Elo 202317min

Master the Art of Negotiation: Learn the O-M-A-N Framework for Effective Communication
Join Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Dr. Laura Petracek as they delve into the transformative O-M-A-N (Observation, Measuring, Asserting, and Not) framework for negotiating with friends, partners, colleague...
9 Elo 202324min

Enhance Your Interpersonal Skills with the Dear Man Technique | DBT Tips
Improve your relationships and enhance your interpersonal skills with the Dear Man technique, a powerful tool derived from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). Join Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Dr. Laur...
2 Elo 202323min

Depression: Understanding Subtypes, Diagnosis, and Effective Treatments
In this episode, we explore the diagnosis of depression and its subtypes. Depression is a powerful emotional state that affects work, relationships, and more. We delve into major depression, the sympt...
26 Heinä 202322min

Understanding Dual Diagnosis & Triple Diagnosis in Addiction Medicine
Join us on Cracking Addiction as we delve into the fascinating world of dual diagnosis and triple diagnosis in addiction medicine. Dual diagnosis refers to the coexistence of a mental health disorder ...
19 Heinä 202327min

Taking Control: Assessing & Managing Substance Dependency and Withdrawal
Welcome to the 100th episode of Cracking Addiction. In this milestone episode, we delve deep into the assessment of dependency, comparing home-based detox with inpatient detox, and explore the fundame...
12 Heinä 202336min

Unmasking the Lethality of Family Violence
Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Steve Herd delve into the grim reality of family violence, exposing its potential for lethality. They focus on key risk factors, including the perpetrators' behaviour towards...
5 Heinä 202315min






















