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Components of a Comprehensive DBT Program - DBT-LBC

Although Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) share common roots in behavior therapy and dialectics, they are designed for different emotional patterns.

DBT was developed to help individuals who struggle with undercontrol, meaning emotions can feel intense, overwhelming, or hard to manage. It’s commonly used for concerns such as borderline personality disorder, self-harm, impulsiveness, substance misuse, and mood instability. The focus is on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and reducing crisis behaviors.

RO-DBT, on the other hand, was developed for individuals who struggle with overcontrol, meaning emotions are tightly restrained, perfectionism is high, and connection with others may feel difficult. It’s often used with chronic depression, anorexia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive personality traits, and treatment-resistant anxiety. The focus is on increasing flexibility, emotional expression, and social connectedness.

Another key difference lies in the core philosophy:

DBT emphasizes Radical Acceptance, learning to stop fighting reality.

RO-DBT emphasizes Radical Openness, actively seeking feedback, questioning rigid beliefs, and being willing to learn from discomfort.

In summary:

If emotions feel chaotic and out of control, DBT may be the right fit.

If emotions feel overly contained and connection feels distant, RO-DBT may be more appropriate.

Both are evidence-based and highly structured treatments, the difference lies in the emotional style they are designed to address.

A DBT-LBC, Certified Clinician™ hasn’t just taken a DBT training or uses DBT skills in sessions. It means their practice has been independently evaluated and verified for adherence to the model as it was developed by Marsha Linehan through the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification.

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