How is RO DBT different from DBT & other therapies?

• People who tend towards overcontrol have a high threat sensitivity and so skills focus on creating safety

• When people experience feelings of social safety they are more likely to be able to engage and explore with others

• Key mechanism for change in RO DBT is social signalling and connectedness

• Skills taught are focused towards individuals who respond to emotional intensity with overcontrol which leads to emotional loneliness

• Standard DBT focuses on assisting people to have more behavioural control when they are emotionally dysregulated. Standard DBT is typically a 48 week program.

• RO DBT focussed on assisting people to seek and create social safety and is typically a 30 week program

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