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Not every client arrives ready for change. Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, shares how clinicians can stay warm, effective, and grounded when clients feel stuck.
YFI is honored to welcome Sara Masland PhD, an expert in Borderline Personality Disorder, Good Psychiatric Management, and evidence-based care.
A reflection on the behind-the-scenes systems and decisions that shape access to mental health care and support sustainable clinical work.
Primary and secondary emotions can look like “sadness turning into anger” in seconds. Here’s how DBT helps you slow it down and regulate.
A reflection on prison education psychology, teaching college courses inside a prison for eight years, and what dignity and access make possible.
A reflection on global DBT collaboration supporting clinical teams across China through consultation, training, and culturally responsive care.
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.
Dr. Rodriguez and Julia Xiao-Rodriguez return to Shenzhen for DBT training—exploring culture, clinical complexity, and innovative approaches to care.
Not every client arrives ready for change. Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, shares how clinicians can stay warm, effective, and grounded when clients feel stuck.
YFI is honored to welcome Sara Masland PhD, an expert in Borderline Personality Disorder, Good Psychiatric Management, and evidence-based care.
A reflection on the behind-the-scenes systems and decisions that shape access to mental health care and support sustainable clinical work.
Primary and secondary emotions can look like “sadness turning into anger” in seconds. Here’s how DBT helps you slow it down and regulate.
A reflection on prison education psychology, teaching college courses inside a prison for eight years, and what dignity and access make possible.
A reflection on global DBT collaboration supporting clinical teams across China through consultation, training, and culturally responsive care.
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.
Dr. Rodriguez and Julia Xiao-Rodriguez return to Shenzhen for DBT training—exploring culture, clinical complexity, and innovative approaches to care.
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