DEAR MAN is a core interpersonal effectiveness skill from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. It’s used to help you ask for what you want, say no, or assert your needs clearly – without damaging the relationship or your self-respect.
FAST is a skill that helps you maintain your self-respect in interactions. It involves being Fair, avoiding unnecessary Apologies, Sticking to your values, and being Truthful. Using FAST helps you communicate in a way that aligns with who you are, without over-accommodating or compromising your integrity.
GIVE is an interpersonal effectiveness skill from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy that helps you maintain and strengthen relationships during interactions. It stands for being Gentle, acting Interested, Validating the other person, and using an Easy manner. Using GIVE supports connection and respect, especially in conversations where conflict or tension is present.
The office is close to all three subway lines: Museum Station (2 minute walk), Wellesley Station (9 minute walk) and Bay Station (9 minute walk). Street and lot parking available.