BPD in Movies and TV Shows: How Borderline Personality Disorder Is Portrayed on Screen
From Fatal Attraction to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, borderline personality disorder (BPD) has been depicted in film and television for decades. Some […]
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7 Common Myths About DBT — And the Truth Behind Them
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is one of the most well-researched and effective forms of psychotherapy available today, yet misconceptions about
What is the 4-miss rule in DBT?
The 4-miss rule in DBT is quite simple: clients who miss four weeks of individual sessions OR four skills classes
The Lifecourse of Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the personality disorders. What is a personality disorder? Personality disorders are generally considered
Involving Significant Others in Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment
Most therapy is independent, conducted one-on-one, with the client and therapist working together. When couples are having relationship trouble they
The Biosocial Theory of Borderline Personality Disorder
As a psychologist who specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I am frequently asked by clients and families about how
Fighting the Stigma of Borderline Personality Disorder
As a therapist who specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are the focus of
The Levels of Validation in DBT
What is validation in DBT? Validation is a key concept in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). To validate means to acknowledge
Is Instagram Bad For Your Mental Health?
A quick Google search demonstrates people are divided on whether the social media platform Instagram is harmful. Instagram has been
Describing the D in DBT
DBT stands for Dialectical Behavior Therapy. What the heck does dialectical mean anyway? Dialectic is a word that describes how