Using DBT’s DEAR MAN Skill to Improve Family Communication

Using DBT’s DEAR MAN Skill to Improve Family Communication

Visiting family during the holiday can bring about feelings of anxiety. Adolescents and young adults may also have concerns about how to navigate interpersonal conflicts that may arise. Practicing healthy communication strategies by using a DBT skill, like DEAR MAN, is an effective way to set and enforce personal boundaries while still maintaining healthy relationships.