Radically open-dialectical behavior therapy for adult anorexia nervosa: feasibility and outcomes from an inpatient program

Table 1 RO-DBT and standard DBT skills training modules and targets for Overcontrol and AN-R

Skills module	Behavioral targets
*Core mindfulness	Rigidity and rule governance
	Imperative of correctness
	Compulsiveness
Interpersonal effectiveness	Aloofness and social withdrawal
Interpersonal effectiveness	Fear of appearing vulnerable
*Emotion regulation	Masking inner feelings
*Emotion regulation	High social comparison/envy/bitterness
Distress tolerance	Self-care neglect
Distress tolerance	Rigid needs for structure and order
**Radical openness	Low openness
	Avoiding risk and novelty
	Disregarding feedback
	High distrust and suspicion
	Low empathy/validation of others
	Deficient in forgiveness and compassion

Table Legend: * Indicates that new RO-DBT skills for OC have been incorporated within the standard DBT module. ** Indicates new RO-DBT module for OC that is not part of standard DBT.

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