Treating Impulsive, Addictive, and Self-Destructive Behaviors

Peggilee Wupperman, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of the City University of New York. She is also Assistant Clinical Professor at the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Wupperman is invested in improving the understanding and treatment of individuals with dysregulated emotions and behaviors. With this aim, she has conducted basic and applied research related to mindfulness and modification therapy since receiving her doctorate in 2006. Her publications have focused on behavior dysregulation, mindfulness, emotion regulation, emotion processing, and personality disorders. Dr. Wupperman regularly teaches classes and workshops for mental health professionals and trainees. She sees clients through the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy and through various clinical trials.

I. A Transdiagnostic Treatment for Dysregulated Behavior
1. Challenges of Treating Dysregulated Behavior
2. Conceptualization and Professional Stance
II. Five Basic MMT Strategies
3. Strategy 1: Strong Focus on the Therapeutic Relationship
4. Strategies 2 and 3: Client Values and Understanding
5. Strategies 4 and 5: Home Practice and Shaping
III. MMT Session Guidelines
6. Common Questions, Obstacles, and General Issues
7. MMT Setup, Intake Guidelines, and Structure of Sessions
8. Early Sessions
9. Mindful Emotion Regulation Module
10. Mindful Communication/Relationships Module
11. Acceptance/Empathy Module
12. Integrating and Generalizing: Planning for the Future
13. Conclusion: Training Opportunities and Online Resources
References
Index
List of Audio Files

Audio Downloads:
1. Color Body Scan (12:41)
2. Body Movement (14:10)
3. Mirror (13:54)
4. Mighty Tree (8:52)
5. May You Be (10:43)
6. Thoughts (8:01)
7. Sounds (6:26)