“We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are.” Thomas R. Lynch, PhD (creator RO DBT) Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO DBT) is a therapeutic approach created by Thomas R. Lynch. RO DBT is effective in treating clients struggling with inernalized over control. Over controlled (OC) traits include rigid thinking, flat affect, perfectionism, traits of OCD, eating disordered traits, as well as pervasive depression and anxiety. RO DBT encourages the cultivation of a more flexible mind set as well as response to novelty to assist clients with successfully navigating whatever may come their way as well as increase social connection.
After attending this presentation, participants will be able to:
1) Identify individuals who may benefit from DBT as well as Radically Open DBT and discuss the differences; and,
2) Apply DBT and track it’s effectiveness in working with over-rigid and controlled personalities.