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Dr. Kiki Fehling is a licensed psychologist, writer, speaker, and Linehan-board-certified expert therapist in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She specializes in emotional sensitivity and dysregulation, borderline personality disorder, trauma, self-harm, and LGBTQ+ mental health. Coauthor of the book Self-Directed DBT Skills, she regularly writes for Psychology Today and other publications. Kiki provides mental health information to her 50,000+ followers on social media, and regularly shares how DBT skills have helped her cope with her heart attack, endometriosis, and other life stressors. After witnessing the power of DBT skills in her clients' lives, and her own, Kiki is passionate about sharing those skills with as many people as possible.
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Selected interviews, speaking engagements, and other media appearances.
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In this interview, Kiki offered thoughts and tips for finding purpose and re-evaluating when you feel stuck in life. Based on her article published by Psyche.
Radio: Stuck on Autopilot? Here's how to take the wheel of your life
ABC RN | Life Matters
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On this episode, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon interviews Kiki about how DBT and DBT concepts/skills can be useful for people suffering from endometriosis and other chronic pain/health issues.
Podcast: "Endometriosis & Mental Health: Why It Matters, and a Therapist’s Top Tips"
From First Period, To Last Period Podcast
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On this episode of Quiet, Not Silent, host Avery interviews Kki about DBT's six "levels" of validation, and how people can use them to validate others and themselves, particularly when struggling with BPD or emotional sensitivity.
Podcast: "Validating Each Other When You Love Someone with BPD"
Quiet, Not Silent: Recovering with BPD Podcast
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In this Instagram Live event, Kiki joined Therahive founders Alicia Smart and Jesse Finkelstein in discussing DBT's mindfulness module and answering audience questions.
Event: "Mindfulness Deep Dive and Q&A"
Instagram Live with Therahive
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Emotions Matter, a nonprofit focused on BPD advocacy, invited Kiki and Elliot Weiner to discuss their book and provide information about DBT as a treatment for BPD.
Webinar: Book Talk with Emotions Matter
Emotions Matter