Secure Love

By Julie Menanno

One powerful method featured is DEAR MAN, created by Marsha Linehan as part of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This approach empowers you to communicate more effectively by harnessing skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. 

• Describe the problem

• Express how it affects you

• Assert what you need

• Reinforce the message

• M be Mindful of staying on topic

• Access confidence 

• Negotiate

Embrace the journey to healthier relationships using Julie’s expert advice!