2 GIVE is 2 Get: The Secret to Relationship Effectiveness

In this episode of Wise Mind: A DBT Podcast, Maddy and Raich explore the idea that you catch more bees with honey or as Raich jokes, flies. This saying leads into a discussion of the DBT GIVE skill, a key part of relationship effectiveness. GIVE focuses on how we communicate in ways that strengthen and maintain relationships while still allowing us to express our needs and wants.

Throughout the episode, Maddy and Raich break down what GIVE looks like in everyday life and how small shifts in the way we approach others can make a big difference in connection. They discuss how being gentle, showing interest, validating others, and using an easy manner can help conversations feel safer, more respectful, and more collaborative. We also explore how these skills can be especially helpful when building new relationships, whether that’s friendships, work connections, or other important relationships in our lives.

As always, the conversation blends practical DBT skills with real-life examples, helping listeners think about how they might apply GIVE in their own interactions.

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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.