self-control

What Is Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

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Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) is a new evidence-based therapy for people who are overcontrolled. A counterintuitive idea behind the therapy is that it’s possible to have too much self-control.  Self-control refers to our ability to restrain acting on our urges, emotions, and wants in favor of longer term goals. Most of the time, … Read more

“I Already ate Half a Box of Cookies, I Might As Well Eat Them All”

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If you’ve ever tried to change your diet, you’ve probably experienced a situation like the following:   You’re committed to pursuing a healthy lifestyle and as part of that commitment you’ve decided to reduce the amount of processed sugar you eat. It’s been tough, but over several weeks you’ve steadily decreased it. Then, you’re invited to … Read more

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