Stop Avoiding Hard Conversations — Use This DBT Skill Instead (DEARMAN)

Do you freeze up when you need to ask for something, say no, or set a boundary — and then replay the conversation for days afterward wondering what you should have said? In this video, we break down DEAR MAN, one of the most practical skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy's Interpersonal Effectiveness module. You'll learn exactly what each letter stands for — Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, stay Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate — with real examples of what it sounds like in an actual conversation, plus why this structure works so well for anxious communicators specifically. If you want to build your own DEAR MAN script for a real situation in your life, grab the worksheet here: https://payhip.com/b/Jf25n