Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Resource Bundle (386 pages)

INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS D.E.A.R.M.A.N 1. Objective Effectiveness What is the goal of an interaction? Objective effectiveness is about getting what you want out of a situation. The acronym D.E.A.R. M.A.N. will remind you how to clearly express your needs or desires. DEAR MAN is a communication tool used in DBT to help individuals effectively assert themselves and communicate their needs and desires in a clear and non-confrontational manner. It is particularly helpful in situations where there might be interpersonal conflict, and it is designed to promote better interpersonal effectiveness and relationships.