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Recent Examples of dialectical
The clinic provides dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, a form of talk therapy that aids in emotional regulation, for local youth and their families.
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Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
Liberalism has evolved in a dialectical fashion as people’s concerns have changed.
—Alan S. Kahan, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2023
The most common form of treatment is talk therapy, experts said, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
—Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2023
Among the host of services, Friendly House’s therapists and counselors offer a variety of treatments, such as motivational enhancement therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and varied somatic therapies.
—Caroline Brew, Variety, 24 Oct. 2023
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Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
Liberalism has evolved in a dialectical fashion as people’s concerns have changed.
—Alan S. Kahan, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2023
The most common form of treatment is talk therapy, experts said, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
—Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2023
Among the host of services, Friendly House’s therapists and counselors offer a variety of treatments, such as motivational enhancement therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and varied somatic therapies.
—Caroline Brew, Variety, 24 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dialectical
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Barrera won three awards: songwriter of the year, best regional song and producer of the year.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Surf Air Mobility continues to focus on developing fully-electric and hybrid-electric powertrain technologies and expanding its regional airline network.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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And Telegram itself uses standard crypto algorithms developed and certified by US government agencies, just in nonstandard ways.Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 27 Jan. 2021
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Despite these guidelines, healthcare providers still take measurements in nonstandard positions — with the arm resting on a patient’s lap or hanging at their side, according to study authors.Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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The oceanic pole of inaccessibility goes by a more colloquial name: Point Nemo.Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
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The term shart is a colloquial reference for a wet fart, or when watery stool accidentally slips out while passing gas.Cristina Mutchler, Health, 6 Oct. 2024
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Amaral’s unclassifiable work combines Modernist principles with pre-Columbian art and the vernacular traditions of her country.Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Intergenerational internet vernacular, there should be a sociology course on it.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Dialectical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dialectical. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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