
Psychoanalysis, DBT, and the Evolution of Therapy in China
A reflection on psychoanalysis in China, early clinical training, and how psychodynamic and DBT traditions continue to shape the field today.
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A reflection on psychoanalysis in China, early clinical training, and how psychodynamic and DBT traditions continue to shape the field today.

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

Dr. Rodriguez and Julia Xiao-Rodriguez return to Shenzhen for DBT training—exploring culture, clinical complexity, and innovative approaches to care.

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.

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 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 psychoanalysis in China, early clinical training, and how psychodynamic and DBT traditions continue to shape the field today.

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

Dr. Rodriguez and Julia Xiao-Rodriguez return to Shenzhen for DBT training—exploring culture, clinical complexity, and innovative approaches to care.

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.

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 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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