Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT)

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) is a form of therapy that aims to assist individuals who have an emotionally overcontrolled style of coping. Emotional overcontrol refers to a pattern of behavior where individuals tend to suppress or inhibit their emotions. This can lead difficulties in expressing oneself, building and maintaining relationships, and cultivating new learning.

RO-DBT prioritizes the development of openness, flexibility, intimacy and connectedness to enhance emotional well-being.

RO-DBT can help individuals to build a life worth sharing.

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"We don't see things as they are. We see things as we are."

ANAÏS NIN

RO-DBT Can Support in Building...

Flexibility

Being flexible is an important quality that can help you move through obstacles in life. It involves being receptive to change and adjusting to new circumstances. By adopting a flexible mindset, you can tackle problems from different angles and come up with innovative solutions. So don't be afraid to embrace flexibility and see where it can take you!

Openness

Openness in relationships and life can bring numerous benefits. It allows for honest communication, builds trust, and fosters deeper connections with others. Being open also promotes personal growth and self-awareness, as it encourages individuals to confront their fears and vulnerabilities. Overall, embracing openness can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life.

Intimacy

Intimacy can help build trust, improve communication, and create a deeper emotional connection between individuals. In friendships, intimacy can lead to a greater sense of support and understanding. By prioritizing intimacy in all relationships, individuals can experience greater satisfaction and fulfillment in their connections with others.

Connection

In today's digital age, it's easy to feel disconnected from others. However, human connection is essential for our well-being. Studies have shown that social connection can improve our mental and physical health, increase our happiness, and even help us live longer. By fostering meaningful connections with others, we can experience these benefits.

Click to watch a short video describing how skills from Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) can support in building social connectedness!

RO-DBT Experience and Training

I am grateful to have received and completed intensive training in RO-DBT from the founder of this treatment, Dr. Thomas Lynch (pictured from left to right: myself, Dr. Thomas Lynch, and treatment co-developer Erica Smith-Lynch having absolutely no fun). In addition, I have received micro-analytic supervision from a certified RO-DBT supervisor, and am a part of a biweekly RO-DBT consultation team of clinical providers intensively trained in RO-DBT from around the country.

If you are interested in learning more about RO-DBT and whether tools from this treatment framework could support you in cultivating skills to become more flexible, open, and connected; don't hesitate to get in touch!

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