Effective communication can be tricky. In today’s episode, we talk with Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT, Clinical Program Manager at CHC and expert on DBT strategies. You will learn how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (or DBT) strategies can transform the way we communicate.
Episode overview
We’ll discuss practical tools like mindfulness, validation, and dialectics to express your needs, set boundaries, and build stronger, more authentic connections. Whether it’s navigating conflict or deepening relationships, these evidence-based techniques will help you communicate with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
How to Listen and Subscribe
All Voices of Compassion podcast episodes are available on-demand to stream or download. Listen to Mindful Words: DBT for Communication at podcasts.chconline.org. You can also subscribe to Voices of Compassion on Apple podcasts, Spotify and other podcast apps.
About Voices of Compassion
Voices of Compassion is a weekly podcast produced by Children’s Health Council (CHC) with insights, inspiration and creative conversations about mental health, education and family.
Meet The CHC Expert
Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT, is a Clinical Program Manager with over 10 years of experience supporting youth and families in school and outpatient settings. She specializes in LGBTQ+ support, crisis intervention, and therapy for depression, anxiety, self-harm, and trauma. Jennifer is dedicated to building compassionate, client-centered relationships and helping families navigate the complexities of development. She holds an MS in Clinical Psychology from Notre Dame de Namur University and is certified in Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents.
