RO-DBT is a new evidence-based treatment for people with emotional over-control. ‘Self-control’ is usually considered a strength, however too much self-control can cause barriers and challenges.

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Excessive self-control is associated with social isolation and poor interpersonal relations. It also contributes to conditions like anorexia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, chronic depression and autistic spectrum disorders.

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Over-control is seen as a problem of emotional loneliness not necessarily lacking contact; but lack of social connectedness with others.

RO-DBT believes that humans are social beings and the 3 core components of emotional wellbeing are:

 

1. Openness to feedback, even when this is challenging.

2. Flexibility in responses, to ever changing demands.

3. Communicating emotions, recognizing that expressing emotion is crucial when forming close interpersonal bonds.

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RO DBT is the first treatment in the world to prioritize social-signaling as the primary mechanism of change.

If this aligns with what you are looking for, Contact Us to take the next steps!

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