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Video: The Application of Mindfulness in the Treatment of BPD

Hosted by Blaise Aguirre, MD, McLean Hospital. Mindfulness is a core skill of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and involves increasing self-awareness by learning to focus on one’s experience of the present moment. Dr. Aguirre discusses the application of mindfulness in the treatment of BPD. Part...

3East: McLean’s Unique Approach to Adolescent Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Every Monday at 9am, 3East leadership holds a unique two-hour session that is part support group, part tutorial. The participants, who join in person or by conference call, are learning the ins and outs of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Each is a parent of a child who is—or has been—part of the...

Webinar: What Is Validation and Why Is It So Important?

In this previously recorded session, Blaise Aguirre, MD, explains validation for kids and teens, shares ways to support our loved ones’ thoughts and feelings, and answers audience questions about learning how to validate feelings at any age.

3East Adolescent DBT Programs

McLean’s adolescent dialectical behavior therapy programs, collectively known as 3East, provide specialized care for teens and young adults. Our programs focus on treatment for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and emerging borderline personality disorder (BPD). Symptoms of...