DBT for Adolescents and Caregivers Training
Marcus Rodriguez
June 25, 2026
Marcus Rodriguez PhD is co-teaching DBT for Adolescents and Their Caregivers with Adam Payne PhD through Behavioral Tech Institute.
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Responding to Self-Harm and Suicidal Crises
Marcus Rodriguez
June 17, 2026
Marcus Rodriguez PhD and Katherine “Kibby” McMahon PhD co-host a free webinar on responding to self-harm and suicidal crises.
DBT Parent Coaching in China: New Research and NBH Visit
Marcus Rodriguez
June 16, 2026
Marcus Rodriguez PhD reflects on DBT parent coaching in China, new BMC Psychology research, and returning to Nanjing Brain Hospital.
When Clients Aren’t Ready for Change
Marcus Rodriguez
May 18, 2026
Not every client arrives ready for change. Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, shares how clinicians can stay warm, effective, and grounded when clients feel stuck.
Welcome, Dr. Sara Masland
Marcus Rodriguez
March 25, 2026
YFI is honored to welcome Sara Masland PhD, an expert in Borderline Personality Disorder, Good Psychiatric Management, and evidence-based care.
The Work That Happens Outside the Therapy Room
Timothy Hicks
January 9, 2026
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: A DBT Guide
Marcus Rodriguez
December 17, 2025
Primary and secondary emotions can look like “sadness turning into anger” in seconds. Here’s how DBT helps you slow it down and regulate.
Prison Education Psychology: Eight Years Inside a Closing Prison
Marcus Rodriguez
December 7, 2025
A reflection on prison education psychology, teaching college courses inside a prison for eight years, and what dignity and access make possible.
Global DBT Collaboration: Supporting Teams Across China
Marcus Rodriguez
December 5, 2025
A reflection on global DBT collaboration supporting clinical teams across China through consultation, training, and culturally responsive care.
DBT in Schools
Marcus Rodriguez
July 22, 2025
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.
DBT for Adolescents and Caregivers Training
June 25, 2026
Marcus Rodriguez PhD is co-teaching DBT for Adolescents and Their Caregivers with Adam Payne PhD through Behavioral Tech Institute.
Responding to Self-Harm and Suicidal Crises
June 17, 2026
Marcus Rodriguez PhD and Katherine “Kibby” McMahon PhD co-host a free webinar on responding to self-harm and suicidal crises.
DBT Parent Coaching in China: New Research and NBH Visit
June 16, 2026
Marcus Rodriguez PhD reflects on DBT parent coaching in China, new BMC Psychology research, and returning to Nanjing Brain Hospital.
When Clients Aren’t Ready for Change
May 18, 2026
Not every client arrives ready for change. Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, shares how clinicians can stay warm, effective, and grounded when clients feel stuck.
Welcome, Dr. Sara Masland
March 25, 2026
YFI is honored to welcome Sara Masland PhD, an expert in Borderline Personality Disorder, Good Psychiatric Management, and evidence-based care.
The Work That Happens Outside the Therapy Room
January 9, 2026
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: A DBT Guide
December 17, 2025
Primary and secondary emotions can look like “sadness turning into anger” in seconds. Here’s how DBT helps you slow it down and regulate.
Prison Education Psychology: Eight Years Inside a Closing Prison
December 7, 2025
A reflection on prison education psychology, teaching college courses inside a prison for eight years, and what dignity and access make possible.
Global DBT Collaboration: Supporting Teams Across China
December 5, 2025
A reflection on global DBT collaboration supporting clinical teams across China through consultation, training, and culturally responsive care.
DBT in Schools
July 22, 2025
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.
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