Hope Arnold, LCSW, MA

Hope Arnold, LCSW, MA, a supervisor and trainer in Radically Open DBT (RO DBT), discusses how this unique therapy approach targets overcontrol disorders like OCPD. She explores how RO DBT differs from traditional DBT, focusing on emotional expressiveness and social connectedness. Arnold shares insights into the biology and development of overcontrol, the importance of addressing perfectionism, and the need for clinicians to recognize their own tendencies towards overcontrol. Practical tips for clients and therapists are provided, emphasizing the journey toward adaptive connectedness.