Christy Matta, M.A. — Contributor
Christy Matta M.A. is a trainer, consultant and writer. She is the author of “The Stress Response: How Dialectical Behavior Therapy Can Free You from Needless Anxiety, Worry, Anger, and Other Symptoms of Stress.” She has worked in mental health since 1994, is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy(DBT) and has extensive training in Mindfulness. She is an experienced group leader and trainer in both Mindfulness and DBT Skills Groups.
She has provided clinical supervision to DBT residential programs and was a member of the senior administrative team that designed Grove Street Adolescent Residential Program, a winner of the American Psychiatric Association's Gold Award. She functioned as The Bridge of Central Massachusetts DBT training supervisor for clinicians from the department of counseling psychology of Assumption College and the department of psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
She also co-authored the article ”DBT for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: A Program Description.” She has provided numerous trainings and presented at conferences, including the International Society for the Improvement and Teaching of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and NADD, an association for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges, on the topic of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Her approach uses principles and techniques supported by research, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness techniques for managing anxiety, depression and other problems. For more on her consultation and trainings visit her web site www.dbtmind.com. For more tips and mindfulness tips and strategies visit her blog www.christymatta.wordpress.com.
The following are Christy's contributions to MentalHelp.Net
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Addiction Treatment
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Origins of DBTDialectical behavior therapy (DBT) developed in the early 1990’s from the work of Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. (1993a). Linehan, a cognitive behavioral... Read More
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When it comes to communication, words are only a small part of the story. Body language tells people a great deal about you, whether you’... Read More
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is becoming increasingly widespread and research continues to suggest that it is an effective treatment with a broad range of problems... Read More
Emotional Intelligence
Psychotherapy
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What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?Feb 9, 2016
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What If Body Language Doesn't Give You Away?Sep 9, 2010
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Should Psychotherapy Embrace The Arts?Aug 11, 2010
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Do You Have Permission To Succeed?Aug 4, 2010
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6 Common Mistakes That Contribute To CrisisJul 29, 2010
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Three Surprising Facts About HappinessJul 9, 2010
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Step Outside Your Comfort ZoneJun 29, 2010
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy For Self InjuryJun 9, 2010
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Exploring Mindfulness At WorkMay 25, 2010
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Increase Your Happiness FactorMay 11, 2010
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Mindfulness Skills In Dialectical Behavior TherapyApr 12, 2010
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Stress Reduction and Management
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Work-related exhaustion, often called burnout, is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork in the workplace. It can... Read More
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Ending gun violence has become a national conversation in the past several months. The question of why more than 30,000 people die annually in... Read More
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Hope, according to Shane Lopez, is an equal opportunity resource. You needn’t be rich or exceptionally smart or athletic to be hopeful. It is... Read More
Health Policy & Advocacy
Wellness and Personal Development