Explore a new way forward with our RO-DBT group
The RO-DBT group starting 17 August offers a chance to learn new skills that support openness, flexibility and connection. This specialist group uses Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT), an approach that builds on the foundations of standard DBT.
Standard DBT helps people develop skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. However, RO-DBT focuses on a different set of difficulties. It supports people who experience emotional overcontrol, perfectionism, rigid thinking or challenges with vulnerability.
Through RO-DBT, participants learn how to respond to life with greater curiosity and flexibility. They also develop skills that can help them build stronger and more authentic relationships.
What is RO-DBT?
RO-DBT is a specialised form of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy that focuses on emotional overcontrol. People with an overcontrolled coping style may appear calm, organised and capable. However, they may also experience difficulties with expressing emotions, adapting to change or feeling connected to others.
For some people, high standards and strong self-control provide a sense of safety. Over time, though, these patterns can become limiting. They may make it harder to share emotions, accept uncertainty or build close relationships.
RO-DBT encourages people to develop “radical openness”. This means approaching experiences with curiosity and willingness. It involves noticing new information, accepting different perspectives and being open to change. The RO-DBT group starting 17 August will help participants explore these ideas in a supportive and structured environment.
How does RO-DBT connect with DBT?
RO-DBT shares many important principles with traditional DBT. Both approaches balance acceptance and change. They both recognise that people need compassion while also learning new ways to respond to challenges. Mindfulness remains a key part of RO-DBT. Through mindfulness practice, participants learn to notice thoughts, emotions and behaviours without judgement. As a result, they can create more space between an experience and their response.
In addition, RO-DBT focuses strongly on relationships. Our communication involves more than words. Facial expressions, tone of voice and body language all send messages to others. Therefore, RO-DBT teaches skills that can improve social connection. Participants learn how to communicate more openly and respond more effectively in relationships.
What will you learn in the RO-DBT group starting 17 August?
The RO-DBT group starting 17 August provides a space to learn, practise and reflect. Participants will explore practical skills that they can use in everyday life.
The group will focus on areas such as:
- Developing greater psychological flexibility
- Recognising patterns linked to emotional overcontrol
- Building awareness of emotions and personal responses
- Increasing openness to feedback and new experiences
- Strengthening relationships and social connection
- Practising mindfulness and self-reflection
Importantly, RO-DBT focuses on learning through practice. Participants will have opportunities to try new skills both inside and outside the group. Over time, these skills can become part of daily life.
Why consider joining an RO-DBT group?
Many people who experience emotional overcontrol have developed these patterns for understandable reasons. Often, these strategies helped them manage difficult situations in the past. However, coping strategies that once felt helpful can sometimes create new challenges. For example, someone may achieve their goals but still feel lonely or disconnected.
RO-DBT does not ask people to abandon their strengths. Instead, it helps people find balance. Participants can learn when to use self-control and when to become more open, flexible and expressive. As a result, RO-DBT can support people who want to improve relationships, increase emotional awareness and develop a more flexible approach to life.
Begin your RO-DBT journey
Change takes time, practice and commitment. However, small steps can create meaningful progress.
The RO-DBT group starting 17 August offers a supportive opportunity to learn new skills alongside others with similar experiences. Through Radical Openness DBT, participants can explore new ways of thinking, communicating and connecting.
If you would like to develop your DBT skills further, this group could be the next step in your journey towards greater openness, flexibility and wellbeing.
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