Trauma and Emotion Dysregulation: When DBT Helps
Joanna Marino Joanna Marino

Trauma and Emotion Dysregulation: When DBT Helps

Trauma can leave the nervous system on high alert, making emotions feel sudden, intense, and hard to manage. This article explains how DBT supports emotion regulation after trauma, what skills look like in real life, and how treatment is tailored for safety, stability, and meaningful change.

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High Conflict Couples: DBT-Informed Communication Tools
Joanna Marino Joanna Marino

High Conflict Couples: DBT-Informed Communication Tools

High-conflict cycles can make even small issues feel explosive. This guide offers DBT-informed communication tools couples can practice to slow arguments down, reduce blame, and rebuild trust, with ideas for repair after conflict and support when emotions run high.

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Exposure Therapy for OCD: A Step-by-Step Overview
Joanna Marino Joanna Marino

Exposure Therapy for OCD: A Step-by-Step Overview

Perinatal OCD and anxiety can feel frightening, especially when intrusive thoughts clash with your values. Learn what’s actually happening, what helps, and how evidence-based therapy can support you through pregnancy and postpartum.

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