Interpersonal Effectiveness: Boundaries, Not Just Fences

In this episode of Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast, Raich and Maddy dive into one of the most requested DBT skills: Interpersonal Effectiveness. After hearing your messages and questions, we explore why this skill is so important for emotional wellbeing and healthy relationships.

We break down the three core DBT goals of interpersonal effectiveness , getting what you want, maintaining relationships, and preserving your self-respect and discuss the common barriers that get in the way, including people-pleasing, fear of conflict, guilt, and emotional overwhelm.

Then we shift into a deep dive on boundaries - what they are, what they aren’t, and why they matter. We introduce different boundary types and boundary styles, helping you understand your own patterns before you begin setting clearer limits. Think of this as laying the foundation and “nailing the posts into your fence” before building it.

If you’ve ever struggled to say no, felt resentment creep into relationships, or questioned whether your boundaries are reasonable, this episode is for you.

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This space may include discussions that bring up strong emotions or difficult topics. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know you're not alone and support is available.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, we encourage you to reach out to:

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Acknowledgment of Dr. Marsha M. Linehan and the Origins of DBT

We honor Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, psychologist and professor who created Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

It’s thanks to Dr. Linehan that DBT has become a proven intervention for a range of mental health challenges.

Wise Mind A DBT Podcast gratefully acknowledges that DBT is Dr. Linehan’s work, not ours, and we honor her legacy.

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