Donald Meichenbaum

Dr. Donald Meichenbaum, a pioneer in cognitive behavior therapy and research director at the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention, dives into resilience and why some bounce back from trauma while others don’t. He shares evidence-based strategies for clinicians to enhance protective factors and foster client resilience. Insights from mental health professionals in Ukraine add to the conversation, emphasizing storytelling and community support. Practical techniques, including the innovative 'clock metaphor,' illustrate how to break vicious cycles for better emotional regulation.