DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness: The DEAR Adult Skill Explained
United States Department of Homeland Security
Key Points
- The DEAR Adult skill combines mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and dialectical thinking for effective interpersonal communication.
- The DEAR Adult skill is an adapted version of DEAR MAN, tailored for trauma survivors, emphasizing respectful and assertive communication.
- The DEAR Adult method involves describing facts, expressing feelings, asserting needs, and reinforcing relationships while maintaining a calm, adult delivery style.
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