Radically open dialectical behavior therapy (RO DBT) is a more recent form of evidence based treatment that parallels traditional DBT but targets disorders characterized by excessive control, including anorexia nervosa, obsessive compulsive disorder, and perfectionism. 

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy

- Radically open dialectical behavior therapy

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Evidence-based psychotherapy originally developed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder and chronically suicidal individuals. Treatment focuses on mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy 

Though dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was initially developed as a treatment for chronically suicidal individuals and was first validated with women who have borderline personality disorder (BPD), it has shown to be effective for a variety of populations. These populations include:

•Individuals with BPD

•Individuals with drug or alcohol addictions

•Individuals with eating disorders


 Populations that Benefit from Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Variations of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

- Enhancing capabilities
- Generalizing capabilities
- Improving motivation and reducing dysfunctional behaviors
- Enhancing and maintaining therapist capabilities and motivation
- Structuring the environment

Five Functions of Dialectical Behavior Therapy

- GIVE exercise
- Opposite action
- Distraction
- Improving the moment
- Self-soothing
- Thinking of the pros and cons of not tolerating distress
- Radical acceptance

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Exercises

One goal of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is to enhance the capabilities of the patient receiving treatment. This is achieved through the teaching of skills within each of the 4 modules or groups outlined below.
- Mindfulness 
- Emotional regulation
- Distress Tolerance
- Interpersonal effectiveness

Skills Modules in Dialectical Behavior Therapy

DBT facilitates one to practice self-acceptance and initiate self-change through obtaining relevant skills and cultivating dialectical thinking. 

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