ADHD and Hustle Culture: Learning to Work Sustainably
Marcus Rodriguez
June 2, 2026
Marcus Rodriguez PhD reflects on ADHD, hustle culture, burnout, and learning to pursue values-based goals with more sustainability.
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Managing Anxiety During High-Stakes Exams
Marcus Rodriguez
May 22, 2026
High-stakes exams can bring intense pressure for students and families. Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, shares DBT-informed strategies for managing anxiety during exam season.
Cannabis and DBT Skills: When Coping Gets Protected
Marcus Rodriguez
April 20, 2026
Cannabis and DBT skills can compete when cannabis becomes the fastest coping tool. Marcus Rodriguez PhD reflects on tracking use without shame.
DBT Skills vs. Cannabis: Fast Relief or Lasting Change
Marcus Rodriguez
April 20, 2026
DBT skills can feel slow next to cannabis. Marcus Rodriguez PhD explains fast relief, lasting change, and why skills improve with practice.
Why Validation Is Essential for Emotional Regulation
Marcus Rodriguez
December 20, 2025
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.
Culture, Clinical Complexity, and DBT Trainings in Shenzhen, China
Carolyn Williams
March 27, 2025
Dr. Rodriguez and Julia Xiao-Rodriguez return to Shenzhen for DBT training—exploring culture, clinical complexity, and innovative approaches to care.
DBT Intensive Training at UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Carolyn Williams
December 9, 2024
Dr. Marcus Rodriguez co-led a 4-day DBT intensive training at UCLA Resnick, supporting clinicians and strengthening mental health care delivery.
DBT in China: Trainings, Research & Connections
Carolyn Williams
September 26, 2024
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.
The Power of Nostalgia in Cross-Cultural DBT Training
Marcus Rodriguez
September 22, 2024
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.
Global Mental Health: A DBT Intensive in Indonesia
Carolyn Williams
August 20, 2024
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.
ADHD and Hustle Culture: Learning to Work Sustainably
June 2, 2026
Marcus Rodriguez PhD reflects on ADHD, hustle culture, burnout, and learning to pursue values-based goals with more sustainability.
Managing Anxiety During High-Stakes Exams
May 22, 2026
High-stakes exams can bring intense pressure for students and families. Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, shares DBT-informed strategies for managing anxiety during exam season.
Cannabis and DBT Skills: When Coping Gets Protected
April 20, 2026
Cannabis and DBT skills can compete when cannabis becomes the fastest coping tool. Marcus Rodriguez PhD reflects on tracking use without shame.
DBT Skills vs. Cannabis: Fast Relief or Lasting Change
April 20, 2026
DBT skills can feel slow next to cannabis. Marcus Rodriguez PhD explains fast relief, lasting change, and why skills improve with practice.
Why Validation Is Essential for Emotional Regulation
December 20, 2025
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.
Culture, Clinical Complexity, and DBT Trainings in Shenzhen, China
March 27, 2025
Dr. Rodriguez and Julia Xiao-Rodriguez return to Shenzhen for DBT training—exploring culture, clinical complexity, and innovative approaches to care.
DBT Intensive Training at UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
December 9, 2024
Dr. Marcus Rodriguez co-led a 4-day DBT intensive training at UCLA Resnick, supporting clinicians and strengthening mental health care delivery.
DBT in China: Trainings, Research & Connections
September 26, 2024
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.
The Power of Nostalgia in Cross-Cultural DBT Training
September 22, 2024
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.
Global Mental Health: A DBT Intensive in Indonesia
August 20, 2024
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.
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