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Teen boys and young men struggling with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, aggression, and impulsivity are not treatment resistant. They may need the right fit.
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Teen boys and young men struggling with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, aggression, and impulsivity are not treatment resistant. They may need the right fit.

Misophonia can be disabling and easy to miss. Marcus Rodriguez PhD highlights CARE for Misophonia 2026 and why therapists should understand it.

Marcus Rodriguez PhD reflects on haircut anxiety, exposure therapy, avoidance, and learning to face an old fear with humor.

Marcus Rodriguez PhD is co-teaching DBT for Adolescents and Their Caregivers with Adam Payne PhD through Behavioral Tech Institute.

Marcus Rodriguez PhD reflects on prison education, Father’s Day, and Pitzer College’s Inside-Out graduation at Norco prison.

Inhibited grieving and unrelenting crises can maintain each other in DBT. Marcus Rodriguez PhD explains how unresolved grief can fuel repeated crises.

Marcus Rodriguez PhD and Katherine “Kibby” McMahon PhD co-host a free webinar on responding to self-harm and suicidal crises.

Marcus Rodriguez PhD reflects on DBT parent coaching in China, new BMC Psychology research, and returning to Nanjing Brain Hospital.

Marcus Rodriguez PhD reflects on ADHD, hustle culture, burnout, and learning to pursue values-based goals with more sustainability.

For my birthday, I’m raising support for Super Joey Foundation and its Meals of Love program for families staying at Ronald McDonald Houses.

Teen boys and young men struggling with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, aggression, and impulsivity are not treatment resistant. They may need the right fit.

Misophonia can be disabling and easy to miss. Marcus Rodriguez PhD highlights CARE for Misophonia 2026 and why therapists should understand it.

Marcus Rodriguez PhD reflects on haircut anxiety, exposure therapy, avoidance, and learning to face an old fear with humor.

Marcus Rodriguez PhD is co-teaching DBT for Adolescents and Their Caregivers with Adam Payne PhD through Behavioral Tech Institute.

Marcus Rodriguez PhD reflects on prison education, Father’s Day, and Pitzer College’s Inside-Out graduation at Norco prison.

Inhibited grieving and unrelenting crises can maintain each other in DBT. Marcus Rodriguez PhD explains how unresolved grief can fuel repeated crises.

Marcus Rodriguez PhD and Katherine “Kibby” McMahon PhD co-host a free webinar on responding to self-harm and suicidal crises.

Marcus Rodriguez PhD reflects on DBT parent coaching in China, new BMC Psychology research, and returning to Nanjing Brain Hospital.

Marcus Rodriguez PhD reflects on ADHD, hustle culture, burnout, and learning to pursue values-based goals with more sustainability.

For my birthday, I’m raising support for Super Joey Foundation and its Meals of Love program for families staying at Ronald McDonald Houses.
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