The RO DBT class is a weekly group specifically for individuals suffering from emotional and behavioral overcontrol. Individuals fit for this treatment have a very high level of self-control, defined as the ability to inhibit urges, impulses, and desires. This is often a highly valued trait in our society as it helps us work towards more long-term goals. Most of the time, self-control is great; however, too much self-control can be problematic and lead to mental health concerns, including eating disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, depression, and hyper-perfectionism. In RO DBT, we call this excessive self-control or overcontrol (OC). Overcontrol has been linked to social isolation, poor interpersonal functioning, hyper-perfectionism, rigidity, risk aversion, lack of emotional expression, and difficult-to-treat mental health problems.

This class offers a setting for clients to learn and practice RO DBT skills to increase engagement in social situations, which leads to a more value-centered life.