We are finally in the same place in both our Adolescent and Family and Adult DBT Groups! This week we are reviewing the DEAR MAN skill in the Interpersonal Effectiveness module and teaching the GIVE skill. DEAR MAN has to do with asking for something effectively or saying no. To do this we Describe the situation, Express our feelings about the situation, Assert ourselves, and lastly, Reward the other person ahead of time. We do all of this while at the same time taking hold of our Mind, Appearing confident, and Negotiating.
The GIVE skill has to do with how to keep a good relationship. To this we (act) Gentle, (act) Interested, Validate, and (use an) Easy Manner. This skill takes practice, especially when you have negative emotions!
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