Selena Gomez Explains Why She’s a Fan of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Singer and actress Selena Gomez has reported seeking Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in order to help with her struggles with anxiety and depression. Click here to learn more about DBT and one of its main tenets, radical acceptance.
Research says a new form of CBT may manage chronic pain
Research says a new form of CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, which is a transdiagnostic approach, is found to be effective in treating a wide range of problems. This recent study shows promising outcomes in CBT use to manage chronic pain. Check it out! Click...
Ariana Grande’s boyfriend opens up about his Borderline Personality Disorder
In this article, Ariana Grande's boyfriend, SNL star Pete Davidson, speaks up against those suggesting that people with BPD cannot maintain healthy relationships. The stigmatization of mental illness and specifically borderline personality disorder is one of the...
Will Wheaton Speaks up About His Depression
Actor and writer Will Wheaton candidly blogs about his experience with anxiety and depression in his effort to reduce stigma around mental illness. His raw account of his deep struggle and his progress in therapy is brave and inspiring. Click here to learn more! More...
Dr. McFarr at ABCT in Chicago with Drs. Leahy and Linehan
Who says CBT and DBT luminaries can't have fun? Dr. McFarr with Drs. Leahy and Linehan at the Hilton Chicago in November 2015.
CBT/DBT California and CBT Society of Southern California meet and greet at ABCT in Chicago!
DBT and CBT professionals, please come and join us for a social hour at the Chicago Hilton on Friday, November 13th, from 4:00-5:30 in conjunction with the ISITDBT Conference and with ABCT. Have a drink and a network with other professionals from the area (and...
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Honors Marsha Linehan and DBT
We are delighted to report that Dr. Marsha Linehan has been received the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Honors award for the development and dissemination of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This is the first time in NAMI history that the award has...
Dr. McFarr’s new paper on DBT is in press!
Dr. McFarr has a new paper on DBT in the press. This article discusses behavioral strategies used to enhance outcomes in standard DBT, DBT-PE and DBT-ACES. Each of these treatments are available in our Orange County, Los Angeles (Beverly Hills Areal) and Long Beach...