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Radically Open DBT

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is a specialized form of therapy designed to treat chronic emotional overcontrol, which can lead to problems like rigidity, social isolation, and difficulty adapting. Unlike traditional DBT, which focuses on managing intense emotional reactions, RO DBT helps individuals develop openness, flexibility, and social engagement. It emphasizes enhancing emotional expression, vulnerability, and connection with others to foster mental well-being. This approach is effective for conditions like perfectionism, obsessive behaviors, and certain personality disorders where emotional control becomes a barrier to recovery.