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    What Are the Six Main Points of Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

    Wondering about dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT) principles? While many therapists and clients are aware of dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), they … Continued

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    A female therapist talks with a young female client to explain what is emotional literacy.

    What Is Emotional Literacy?

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    Kristin Trick, LPC-S, RPT
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