Have you struggled with setting boundaries or asking for what you want in an effective way? This episode is for you! Lena shares her wisdom as a DBT therapist, teaching you how to use the DEAR MAN skill for interpersonal effectiveness.The DEAR MAN skill is a powerful technique used in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help individuals effectively communicate their needs, set boundaries, and assertively make requests. It is an acronym that stands for:D - Describe the situation objectively.E - Express your feelings and opinions about the situation.A - Assertively ask for what you want or need.R - Reinforce the benefits or positive outcomes of your request.M - Stay mindful and focused on your goal.A - Appear confident and maintain good body language.N - Negotiate and be willing to find a compromise if needed.By using the DEAR MAN skill, individuals can enhance their communication skills and improve their ability to navigate difficult situations while maintaining self-respect and healthy relationships. 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to help us continue this valuable work and unlock exclusive content. Every contribution makes a difference! 🌈✨ 🔗 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch ________ About Us: The BPD bunch is a YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone’s life. We also cover the different paths we followed on our recovery journeys to give you hope and direction for your own ❤️ Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us! ________ Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.