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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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PLEASERS Skills: Taking Care of Your Body and Mind
Marcus Rodriguez
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PLEASERS skills build on the DBT PLEASE skill by adding liquids, routine, and sensory regulation to reduce vulnerability to Emotion Mind.
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.
Acceptance and Anxiety: What It Really Looks Like
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Acceptance does not always mean feeling calm. Sometimes it means noticing anxiety, making space for it, and planning with compassion.
Parenting Anxious Young Adults in an Algorithmic Age
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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.
Brazilian DBT Association
Marcus Rodriguez
July 18, 2025
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
Changing Negative Self-Talk: An Exercise in Self-Validation
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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.
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.
PLEASERS Skills: Taking Care of Your Body and Mind
May 23, 2026
PLEASERS skills build on the DBT PLEASE skill by adding liquids, routine, and sensory regulation to reduce vulnerability to Emotion Mind.
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.
Acceptance and Anxiety: What It Really Looks Like
March 7, 2026
Acceptance does not always mean feeling calm. Sometimes it means noticing anxiety, making space for it, and planning with compassion.
Parenting Anxious Young Adults in an Algorithmic Age
November 21, 2025
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.
Brazilian DBT Association
July 18, 2025
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
Changing Negative Self-Talk: An Exercise in Self-Validation
October 24, 2024
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.
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