DBT vs. ACT: Cómo romper la rigidez mental y el sufrimiento | Luis Díaz Medero

In this edition, we are joined by specialist Luis Díaz Medero for an in-depth discussion on mental health from the perspective of contextual therapies, analyzing how environment and culture influence our emotions. In this program, we delve into two of today's most relevant therapeutic models: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Discover why we often tend to downplay what we feel and how developing self-compassion and psychological flexibility can transform our quality of life. In this episode you will learn: Why do we minimize our emotions?: Understand where the tendency to think that what we experience "isn't a big deal" or the habit of apologizing for expressing ourselves comes from. The "judgment bell" in DBT: How this behavioral strategy works to make us aware of when we are minimizing or repressing our discomfort. Key differences between DBT and ACT: Understand DBT's hierarchical structure for addressing risky behaviors and ACT's circular approach, which is oriented toward personal values. The challenge of finding the ideal therapist: We openly discuss barriers to accessing specialists, the need for connection and chemistry between patient and practitioner, and the importance of community work through referrals. Values ​​vs. Goals: Learn to identify that "north" or unattainable guide that gives purpose to your life (such as being a present mother or father) without falling into destructive self-demand. The trap of mental rigidity and the system: How parenting roles, rigid social structures, and environmental pressures become powerful triggers of anxiety and suffering. Mental health is a daily practice, and both patients and therapists must actively work on their own self-regulation and self-validation. Join us in this essential analysis! 🔔 Subscribe to the MAR Educados channel, like the video, and turn on notifications to support us in continuing to share wellness! 💬 We want to hear from you: Do you often use expressions like "a little anxious" to minimize what you feel? Share your experience in the comments. 🌐 Connect with Mar Educados Join our community and access more neuroscience and holistic wellness tools Contact and Social Media 🌐 Website: www.mareducados.org 📸 Instagram: @mar_educados 📱 TikTok: mareducados__ 🔵 Facebook/LinkedIn: Mar Educados For more information, you can contact us through: 📧 Email: [email protected]