In this and two upcoming podcasts, Charlie speaks with Cedar Koons about her sister’s death by suicide, and how she coped with the shocking events, the disruption of her life, and her profound grief.

In this podcast, Charlie teaches about the anatomy, the flow, and the elements of an emotional response, and how to utilize DBT’s six mindfulness skills to cope with emotional responses and the painful experience of emptiness..

Why observing reality is a core skill for coping in,and getting out of hell; and how to do it.

Coping with Hell – the Skill of Observing.  Why observing reality is a core skill for coping in,and getting out of hell; and how to do it.

In this podcast Charlie and his guest, Dr. Marques from Puerto Rico, continue to talk about the human experience of Hurricane Maria on September 20, and reflect on lessons for human coping from the hurricane.

In this podcast Charlie interviews Dr. Domingo Marques, a psychologist in Puerto Rico who practices DBT, to learn about his experience, and the experience of his family, friends, colleagues, and patients as Hurricane Maria devastated the entire country on September 20; Charlie and Dr. Marques will begin to discuss some lessons about coping in a catastrophic situation.