Radically Open (RO)-DBT

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is a new evidence based treatment targeting a spectrum of disorders characterized by excessive self control, often referred to as overcontrol (OC). It is supported by 20 years of clinical experience and translational research that parallels established guidelines for treatment development. RO DBT significantly differs from other treatment approaches, most notably by linking the communicative functions of emotional expression to the formation of close social bonds and via skills targeting social-signaling and changing neurophysiological arousal. RO DBT treatment involves both individual treatment sessions and skills training classes, and centers around five OC themes: inhibited and disingenuous emotional expression; hyper-detailed focused and overly cautious behavior; rigid and rule-governed behavior; aloof and distant style of relating; and high social comparison and envy/bitterness. This treatment has been found to be effective for anorexia nervosa, obsessive compulsive personality disorder, perfectionism, and treatment resistant anxiety and depression. 

Structure and Length:

The adherent treatment structure involves several components and is delivered by intensively trained clinicians. The treatment lasts 34 weeks and the client must agree to participate in all parts of the treatment in order to be accepted into the program.

• Weekly skills group. These groups last 1.5 hour

• Individual therapy with an intensively trained therapist weekly

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