Comprehensive RO-DBT Program
Build RO-DBT skills online to reduce overcontrol, increase openness, and enhance connection.
Available spots
Service Description
Join our Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) group training sessions every Wednesday at 18h30 Irish time (1.5 hours, Zoom). €650/ per month for 4 months RO-DBT is an evidence-based approach designed for people who struggle with overcontrol—patterns like perfectionism, emotional inhibition, rigidity, social withdrawal, and difficulty feeling naturally connected with others. Developed by Dr. Thomas Lynch, RO-DBT focuses on increasing psychological flexibility, openness, and authentic social connection, rather than “fixing emotions.” This group helps you loosen long-standing control-based patterns that keep you stuck in overthinking, self-monitoring, or emotional restriction. In this group, you will learn and practice the core RO-DBT skills: • Mindfulness for Openness Shifting from rigid or threat-based states into flexible awareness, curiosity, and internal receptivity. • Openness & Feedback Learning to receive feedback without defensiveness and building tolerance for new perspectives and experiences. • Social Signaling Skills Understanding how facial expression, tone, and body language communicate safety or distance, and practicing more open, connected signaling. • Engagement & Courage Building willingness to take meaningful emotional and social risks, even with anxiety or uncertainty present. • Reinforcement of Flexibility Strengthening behaviors that support spontaneity, connection, and openness instead of control and restriction. • Compassion Practices Developing warmth toward self and others, reducing chronic self-criticism and emotional inhibition. Each session includes psychoeducation, guided practice, experiential exercises, and real-life application between sessions. Over time, this process supports: • less perfectionism and rigidity • more emotional expression and authenticity • improved social connection • greater flexibility and resilience • increased openness and ease in daily life This is a structured, supportive space where you can safely practice new ways of relating to yourself and others. The goal is not to become someone else, but to loosen what blocks connection so your natural capacity for openness, warmth, and flexibility can emerge. €650/ per month for 4 months Join the group anytime.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
1. Eligibility This RO-DBT Skills Training Group is for adults (18+) who struggle with chronic overcontrol—traits such as perfectionism, rigidity, emotional inhibition, social withdrawal, compulsive planning, or persistent loneliness. It is suitable for individuals whose difficulties align with overcontrolled coping patterns, including those with diagnoses such as OCPD, anorexia nervosa (restricting type), chronic depression, social anxiety, or autism-related social communication challenges. Participants should be willing to explore new behaviors, increase flexibility, and practice openness. 2. Nature of the Program RO-DBT (developed by Dr. Thomas Lynch) is an evidence-based approach designed to reduce maladaptive overcontrol and increase openness, flexibility, and social connectedness. This program focuses on skills training only. The program includes: One weekly 90-minute online RO-DBT Skills Training Group session Sessions combine psychoeducation, experiential mindfulness, self-enquiry, social-signaling practice, and weekly homework. Individual therapy is optional and arranged separately. The full cycle follows the 30-lesson RO-DBT curriculum, covering: • Mindfulness for Openness & Flexible Mind • Openness, Willingness & Feedback • Social Signaling Skills (expressiveness, safety cues, kind eyes) • Courage & Novel Behavior • Self-Compassion and Loving-Kindness The aim is to replace maladaptive inhibition and perfectionism with emotional expression, spontaneity, and deeper social connection. 3. Attendance and Participation Consistent participation supports skill development. Missing four consecutive sessions may require re-enrollment. Weekly homework and real-life experiments are essential for integrating skills. Participants are encouraged to communicate openly about attendance challenges or emotional safety needs. Because RO-DBT teaches social-signaling, having cameras on during online sessions is recommended when possible. 4. Payment and Refund Policy Payment or enrollment in a payment plan is required before starting. Refunds are available until 7 days before the start date, minus a 10% administrative fee. After the program begins, no refunds are issued. Participants on payment plans remain responsible for all scheduled payments, regardless of withdrawal. 5. Confidentiality and Group Safety All sessions are confidential. Participants agree not to share identifying or personal information discussed in the group.
