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Facing Life’s Challenges with DBT: Acceptance, Change, and Radical Openness

On By Andrew Waller-DeLaRosaIn Tools & Techniques, Topic OverviewLeave a comment

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a transformative, evidence-based treatment designed for individuals at high risk and in need of intensive care. Rooted in the philosophical principles of dialectics, DBT balances acceptance and change, offering skills and strategies to navigate life's challenges. This blog post explores the core concepts, skills, and modules of DBT, providing a …

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Being a Psychotherapist: The Role of Transference

On By Andrew Waller-DeLaRosaIn Psychological AnalysisLeave a comment

Working as a mental health professional is taxing on the individual. Some recent studies have shown that 78% of psychiatrists and more than 50% of psychotherapists reported work-related burnout, according to self-reports (Summers et al., 2020; Olazagasti et al., 2021) As a psychotherapist myself, I can speak to the reality of this experience; however, I …

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