
Relief & Recovery Psychotherapy
RO DBT Skills Group Classes
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​Do you identify with any or all of these struggles?
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Are you constantly stressed?
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Wish it was easier to relax?
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Are you plagued by a fear of failure?
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Do you “hold in” your negative emotions?
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Obsess over small details?
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Are you unable to cope with a change of plans?
If this sounds like you, you may struggle with an "overcontrolled" coping style and benefit from RO DBT skills classes.​
​What is RO DBT?
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is an evidence based treatment for individuals who have problems associated with excessive self-control, often referred to as an emotionally overcontrolled (OC) coping or personality style. Although high self-control is generally a good quality, and valued by our society, research indicates that too much self-control can be problematic and can lead to chronic mental health problems. Individuals with an OC coping style exhibit such a high level of self-control that it interferes with their ability to function effectively, connect well with others, and be flexible.
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Problems with overcontrol often frequently underlie eating disorders. However, RO DBT was not designed for one specific diagnosis and can be effective in improving the functioning in
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Anorexia nervosa and other restrictive disordered eating
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Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
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Treatment-resistant anxiety and depression,
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Autism spectrum disorders.
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How will RO DBT help me?
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Less self-judgment and social comparison
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Adapt to changing plans
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Decreased people pleasing
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Better ability to relax and have fun
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More authentic relationships
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​What is the difference between RO DBT and DBT?
Traditional Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) was developed to help clients with problems related to an “under-controlled” style of coping. For example, individuals who have a hard time regulating their emotions or often engage in impulsive behaviors. RO DBT is a treatment for clients who tend to struggle with excessive control and rigid thinking patterns. A more detailed sumary of the differences is available here.
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Is it group therapy?
No! The focus of classes is skill acquisition – not therapy. The RO DBT course curriculum contains 30 lessons. Each 90-minute class covers one lesson. The classes are divided up into two 15-week “semesters.” You can sign up for one or both “semesters.”​
Interested in participating in an RO DBT Skills Class?
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