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Young adults today aren’t acting out—they’re overwhelmed. Here’s how anxiety, anger, and avoidance protect them from deeper helplessness, and what parents can do to help.
Too many teacher trainings fail to give educators the real tools they need. Our two-day DBT in Schools training flipped the script — focusing on validation as the most powerful prevention strategy for both behavior issues and teacher burnout.
Ever struggle to explain the difference between primary and secondary emotions? Let alone treat them? I’m excited to dive into this topic at the Brazilian
A simple DBT mindfulness practice—mindful walking—can reduce anxiety, quiet judgments, and train present-moment awareness. Here’s the how-to we used with PUSD teachers.
Negative self-talk can feel automatic and convincing. Learn how DBT self-validation can retrain your inner voice with compassion, reduce shame, and build resilience.
YFI’s Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, returned to China to teach at the 1st Chinese International DBT Conference—celebrating new DBT centers, research momentum, and cross-cultural collaboration.
Dr. Rodriguez returned to his alma mater in Beijing, teaching trauma-informed care where his own journey began—an experience rich with nostalgia and healing.
YFI’s Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, co-taught a 10-day DBT Intensive for 85 Indonesian clinicians—supporting new DBT teams and next steps for nationwide implementation.
YFI’s Founder, Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, spoke with Girls’ Voices Now filmmakers about how criticism—in media, at home, and at school—affects girls’ confidence and mental health. Here are the stats and takeaways.
Dr. Marcus Rodriguez returns to China, providing DBT training and consultation to hospital teams nationwide.
Young adults today aren’t acting out—they’re overwhelmed. Here’s how anxiety, anger, and avoidance protect them from deeper helplessness, and what parents can do to help.
Too many teacher trainings fail to give educators the real tools they need. Our two-day DBT in Schools training flipped the script — focusing on validation as the most powerful prevention strategy for both behavior issues and teacher burnout.
Ever struggle to explain the difference between primary and secondary emotions? Let alone treat them? I’m excited to dive into this topic at the Brazilian
A simple DBT mindfulness practice—mindful walking—can reduce anxiety, quiet judgments, and train present-moment awareness. Here’s the how-to we used with PUSD teachers.
Negative self-talk can feel automatic and convincing. Learn how DBT self-validation can retrain your inner voice with compassion, reduce shame, and build resilience.
YFI’s Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, returned to China to teach at the 1st Chinese International DBT Conference—celebrating new DBT centers, research momentum, and cross-cultural collaboration.
Dr. Rodriguez returned to his alma mater in Beijing, teaching trauma-informed care where his own journey began—an experience rich with nostalgia and healing.
YFI’s Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, co-taught a 10-day DBT Intensive for 85 Indonesian clinicians—supporting new DBT teams and next steps for nationwide implementation.
YFI’s Founder, Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, spoke with Girls’ Voices Now filmmakers about how criticism—in media, at home, and at school—affects girls’ confidence and mental health. Here are the stats and takeaways.
Dr. Marcus Rodriguez returns to China, providing DBT training and consultation to hospital teams nationwide.
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