WHAT IS RO DBT?

RO DBT is an empirically based therapy that effectively treats overcontrolled clients. Most of the time, self-control is good, but some people can suffer from excessive self-control. For these people, inhibiting and controlling impulses and emotions has become so habitual and automatic that they have problems relaxing control when needed. This can result in overcontrolled people being overly inhibited, perfectionistic, cautious, and feeling exhausted by social interactions. Anorexia nervosa, chronic depression, treatment-resistant anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive PD are all examples of mental health problems characterized by excessive self-control. To learn more about RO DBT, check out this link to hear from the treatment developer, Dr. Thomas Lynch.

Openness - Flexibility - Connectedness

“Individuals with disorders of overcontrol are often quietly suffering, even though their suffering may not be apparent”
— RadicallyOpen.net

  • Any professional working with eating disorders is welcome to join, whether you are gaining hours required to become a CEDS, or not!

  • For non-dietitians, up to 25% of your required 2000 hours can be under the supervision of an RD.

  • For skills class, supervision or group supervision we take credit card, venmo, or check payments.

    We offer equitable pricing options to make these services accessible to individuals regardless of their current financial status. We are happy to send more information upon request.

  • Yes! In fact, 50% of your total hours can be obtained through group supervision rather than just individual. I’d say that’s a pretty cost effective deal if you ask me!

FAQ’s

Kayla sits down with Dylan Murphy, RD, LDN, for an episode of the Food Freedom podcast. What does being overcontrolled and undercontrolled mean in the context of treating people with disordered eating patterns? How can dietitians and therapists bring less rigidity and more spontaneity to treatment sessions with clients? Kayla shares some tangible tools she would give a client within the RO DBT model and discusses the role of RO DBT in bettering services for clients. 

Features of the RO DBT Diary Card and Skills App include:

•        Diary card with send-to-therapist PDF
•        RO Skills reference
•        Self-enquiry journal and questions
•        Loving Kindness Meditations
•        Weekly and Daily reminders

Kayla joins SeasonED RD Beth Harrell to share why RO DBT might be a game-changer for eating disorder dietitians and THE most effective treatment modality for adults with anorexia nervosa. She also answers questions like: How is RO DBT different from DBT? What is an overcontrolled temperament and how is it “often a lovely thing”? Can RO DBT help with body image? Is RO DBT a scope of practice concern for dietitians? What are Pain Points and Self-Enquiry?

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