In this episode, DBT expert Dr. Stephanie Vaughn describes the main functions of telephone coaching, or intersession contact. These include skills generalization, validating the need for additional contact, relationship repair, helping clients to process a previous individual or group session, crisis coaching, and intervening in suicidal or other risky behavior. Faculty: Stephanie Vaughn, Psy.D. Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D. Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D.

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