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Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills: How to Say “No” Without the Guilt Spiral

Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills: How to Say “No” Without the Guilt Spiral

In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Effectiveness skills are about balancing three important things at the same time: getting what you want or need, maintaining your relationships, and honoring your self-respect. One of the hardest—and most powerful—skills in this area is learning how to say no without spiraling into guilt, anxiety, or over-explaining.

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