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Introduction to Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT)
Chicago, IL US
November 14, 2025
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is an evidence-based treatment designed for individuals who struggle with excessive self-control, a core feature in many treatment-resistant disorders. This activity will introduce participants to essential concepts and terminology used in RO DBT with a specific focus on skills that promote flexible thinking and engaging in novel behaviors. In addition, it will clarify the key distinctions between undercontrolled and overcontrolled bio-temperaments, equipping clinicians with the conceptual tools to differentiate between these two styles and tailor interventions accordingly. Participants will also learn how to identify individuals who are most likely to benefit from RO DBT through assessment strategies and clinical indicators, with practical guidance for integrating this knowledge into case formulation and treatment planning. They will learn basic and practical RO DBT interventions that clinicians can apply when working with overcontrolled clients.
Target Audience
This activity is designed for health and wellness professionals at the University of Chicago interested in learning therapeutic skills from a RO DBT framework.
Learning Objectives
After this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the biopsychosocial model of overcontrol and the main treatment targets in Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT).
- Differentiate between undercontrolled and overcontrolled bio-temperaments based on behavioral and emotional characteristics.
- Identify clinical indicators and assessment strategies for determining client suitability for RO DBT.
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840 E. 59th Street
Chicago, IL
60637
United States
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ACCESSIBILITY The University of Chicago is committed to providing equal access appropriate to need and circumstances and complies fully with legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are in need of special accommodation, please contact our office via email at [email protected].
The University of Chicago reserves the right to cancel or postpone this activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event this activity must be cancelled or postponed, the registration fee will be refunded; however, the University of Chicago is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline/travel/lodging agencies.
The University of Chicago reserves the right to cancel or postpone this activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In the unlikely event this activity must be cancelled or postponed, the registration fee will be refunded; however, the University of Chicago is not responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by airline/travel/lodging agencies.
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO FACULTY
Danielle M. Doucette, PsyD., CEDS-C
Clinical Director of Eating Disorder Treatment
Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics, LLC
Clinical Director of Eating Disorder Treatment
Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics, LLC
Disclosure Declarations
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine asks everyone in a position to control the content of an educational activity to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible companies. This includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Financial relationships are relevant if a financial relationship, in any amount, exists between the person in control of content and an ineligible company during the past 24 months, and the content of the education is related to the products of an ineligible company with whom the person has a financial relationship. Mechanisms are in place to identify and mitigate any relevant financial relationships before the start of the activity.
Additionally, the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine requires Authors to identify investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at first mention and, where appropriate, in the content.
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine asks everyone in a position to control the content of an educational activity to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible companies. This includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Financial relationships are relevant if a financial relationship, in any amount, exists between the person in control of content and an ineligible company during the past 24 months, and the content of the education is related to the products of an ineligible company with whom the person has a financial relationship. Mechanisms are in place to identify and mitigate any relevant financial relationships before the start of the activity.
Additionally, the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine requires Authors to identify investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at first mention and, where appropriate, in the content.
Physician Credit
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Participant Credit
Other participants will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board.
Other participants will receive a Certificate of Participation. For information on the applicability and acceptance of Certificates of Participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME, please consult your professional licensing board.
Please note: The credit claiming process will close three months after the activity ends. Requests to claim credit after three months may incur additional fees.
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