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

INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS G.I.V.E G. I. Be considerate. No attacks, threats, or judging. Be able to tolerate “No.” (be) Gentle (act) Interested Act interested in what the other person has to say and focus on staying in the moment.

(be) Validating Acknowledge the other person’s problems, feelings, desires, or opinions. Be nonjudgmental out loud. (keep an) Easy (manner) A smile and a little humor can help set a calm tone or help to reduce tension in many situations.

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