Dr. Joanna Marino, Ph.D. Dr. Joanna Marino, Ph.D.

OCD and Perfectionism: Breaking the All-or-Nothing Cycle

Perfectionism can look like high standards, but OCD can turn “not quite right” into a relentless loop. Learn how all-or-nothing thinking fuels compulsions, what helps in the moment, and how evidence-based therapy like ERP supports lasting change.

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Dr. Joanna Marino, Ph.D. Dr. Joanna Marino, Ph.D.

Relapse Prevention in Eating Disorder Recovery: A Plan

Recovery is more stable when you have a plan for the predictable moments that can pull you off course. This guide walks through practical, evidence-based relapse prevention for eating disorders, including early warning signs, coping skills, meal supports, and how to use your treatment team effectively.

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Dr. Joanna Marino, Ph.D. Dr. Joanna Marino, Ph.D.

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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Dr. Joanna Marino, Ph.D. Dr. Joanna Marino, Ph.D.

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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Dr. Joanna Marino, Ph.D. Dr. Joanna Marino, Ph.D.

Body Image and Social Media: Helping Teens Stay Grounded

Social media can intensify comparison, perfectionism, and appearance pressure for teens. This article offers grounded ways to talk about body image, reduce unhelpful checking, and build values-based habits online and off.

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