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#57 Microdose on DBT’s DEAR MAN: Mastering the Art of Asking for What You Want with Dr. Sameena Groves
In today’s microdose episode, we dive deep into one of the most powerful tools in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – the DEAR MAN skill. We welcome Dr. Sameena Groves, a clinical psychologist and DBT expert, to explore how this assertiveness technique can help navigate tough conversations, set boundaries, and communicate effectively during your college years (and beyond).
Dr. Groves walks us through the steps of DEAR MAN, which is an acronym for:
Describe: Lay out the facts without judgment.
Express: Share how the situation impacts you emotionally.
Assert: Ask for what you want or say no to…
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