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A reflection on why validation is one of the most powerful tools we have for helping others regulate their emotions—and why it sits at the core of effective therapy.
Dr. Rodriguez and Julia Xiao-Rodriguez return to Shenzhen for DBT training—exploring culture, clinical complexity, and innovative approaches to care.
Dr. Marcus Rodriguez co-led a 4-day DBT intensive training at UCLA Resnick, supporting clinicians and strengthening mental health care delivery.
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.
Dr. Marcus Rodriguez shares how YFI supports Pomona Unified School District through DBT-informed trainings and Pitzer College student internships—building skills for both future counselors and the students they serve.
Dr. Marcus Rodriguez returns to China, providing DBT training and consultation to hospital teams nationwide.
Dr. Marcus Rodriguez shares highlights from his collaboration with Friendship Bench Zimbabwe, teaching DBT skills and learning Problem Solving Therapy (PST) to expand YFI’s mission of accessible mental health care worldwide.
A reflection on why validation is one of the most powerful tools we have for helping others regulate their emotions—and why it sits at the core of effective therapy.
Dr. Rodriguez and Julia Xiao-Rodriguez return to Shenzhen for DBT training—exploring culture, clinical complexity, and innovative approaches to care.
Dr. Marcus Rodriguez co-led a 4-day DBT intensive training at UCLA Resnick, supporting clinicians and strengthening mental health care delivery.
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.
Dr. Marcus Rodriguez shares how YFI supports Pomona Unified School District through DBT-informed trainings and Pitzer College student internships—building skills for both future counselors and the students they serve.
Dr. Marcus Rodriguez returns to China, providing DBT training and consultation to hospital teams nationwide.
Dr. Marcus Rodriguez shares highlights from his collaboration with Friendship Bench Zimbabwe, teaching DBT skills and learning Problem Solving Therapy (PST) to expand YFI’s mission of accessible mental health care worldwide.
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