Session Description: Individuals in recovery often present with co-occurring complexities, such as chronic depression, anxiety, autism, eating disorders, and personality issues. Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is an evidence-based treatment developed specifically for people who suffer from emotional and behavioral overcontrol. It has been used to treat some of the rigid responses and emotional inhibitions thought to underlie many treatment- resistant conditions.
Individuals in recovery with overcontrolled coping tend to be serious about life, set high personal standards, work hard, and have perfectionistic tendencies; yet inwardly they typically struggle with knowing how to join in with others or establish close bonds. Feeling part of the recovery tribe is a common experience and emotional loneliness is pervasive. RO DBT provides NEW evidence-based strategies to overcome the complexities of mental health and substance use issues, while increasing a sense of belonging and connection.
Learning Objectives:
After this activity participants should be able to
Explain a new biosocial theory for Overcontrol (OC)
Identify individuals appropriate for RO DBT treatment
Describe the RO DBT treatment structure and the skill of Radical Openness