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Trauma Recovery and the Three Stage Model: A Path Back to Safety, Connection, and Meaning
Trauma recovery, whether from PTSD or Complex PTSD, moves through three stages: safety, processing, and reconnection. Each phase benefits from different treatments, from MBT and DBT for stabilization, to EMDR and other trauma-focused therapies for memory processing, to relational and values-based work for rebuilding meaning. Healing is not linear, but with the right pacing and support, people can move from surviving to living with clarity and purpose.
Autism in Women: Why It Is Often Missed, and How Mentalization Based Therapy Can Help
Autism in women is frequently under-recognized due to masking, internalized symptoms, and misdiagnosis. This article highlights recent research and discusses how Mentalization Based Therapy can help women understand their emotional experience and support sustainable well-being.
When the Body Feels Loud: Unusual Sensations and Health Anxiety
This post explains how common physical sensations can become intensified by anxiety and attention, and how changing the relationship to those sensations can reduce distress and restore a sense of safety in the body.
Treating Borderline Personality Disorder with DBT and MBT
People with BPD often feel emotions deeply and want stable, trusting relationships. This post describes how DBT and MBT can help. Dr. Adam Henderson offers this care in Boston with a calm, collaborative approach.
What Is Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT)?
Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) helps people understand their emotions and relationships with more clarity and steadiness. Dr. Adam Henderson offers MBT in Boston, supporting individuals and couples who want calmer communication, stronger connection, and a more grounded sense of self.