How Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) And Martial Arts Saved My Life with Alyssa Kurtz
This week, we are joined by Competitive Martial Artist and Founder of Kurtz MMA, Alyssa Kurtz. Alyssa opens up about her past trauma including being in and out of psychiatric hospitals as a teen and young adult, what her rock bottom looked like, the biggest turning point in her life, and how a combination of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Martial Arts literally saved her. Alyssa also walks us through some DBT exercises we can all practice, and offers martial arts-inspired tips for setting healthy boundaries and cultivating self-respect. *Some content may be difficult for trauma survivors to hear.
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