What Can a 250-year-old Philosopher Tell Us About Empathy?
It might come as a surprise to learn that one of the major therapeutic approaches used by psychologists today has its theoretical roots in a theory of logical reasoning and historical progress. That approach is “Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),” which was developed by psychologist Dr. Marsha Linehan to help therapists empathize and work with patients […]
Two Ways to Incorporate DBT Skills in Your Life
As humans, we all struggle with our emotions at one point or another. Circumstances and tasks can leave us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or any way that might not be the most productive to our cognition. When faced with situations that generate such reactions, it can be difficult to bring ourselves back into a state of […]
