1Breaking Free from Overcontrol
91Chapter 10: Advanced Social Signaling
2Chapter 1: When Self-Control Becomes Self-Destruction
92Reading Complex Social Situations Accurately
3The Overcontrol Epidemic Hidden in Plain Sight
93Mastering Heat On/Heat Off Strategies
4The Paradox of Excessive Self-Control
94Micro-Expressions and Their Meanings
5Recognizing Overcontrol in Daily Life
95Matching Signals to Social Context
6The Promise of Radical Openness
96Repairing Signaling Ruptures
7The Brief Overcontrol Scale
97Building Consistent Trust Through Signaling
8Daily Life Overcontrol Checklist
98Practical Implementation Tools
9Personal Reflection Questions
99The Art of Social Intelligence
10Building Awareness
100Chapter 11: Interpersonal Effectiveness for Overcontrol
11Key Insights From This Foundation
101Transforming Aloof and Distant Relating Patterns
12Chapter 2: The Science of Social Connection
102Developing Validation Skills
13The Evolutionary Foundation of Social Signaling
103Building and Maintaining Close Relationships
14Understanding Polyvagal Theory in Simple Terms
104Managing Envy and Social Comparison
15The Vicious Cycle of Isolation
105Friendship Skills for Overcontrolled Adults
16Mirror Neurons and Human Connection
106Practical Implementation Tools
17The Evolutionary Importance of Emotional Expression
107From Observer to Participant
18How Masked Emotions Prevent Tribal Belonging
108Chapter 12: Targeted Strategies by Condition
19Research on Neuroplasticity and Change Potential
109Chronic Depression: From Emotional Numbness to Aliveness
20Practical Assessment and Awareness Building
110Eating Disorders: Flexibility with Food, Body, and Control
21Understanding Your Social Signaling Patterns
111Autism and OCPD: Working with Your Brain's Wiring
22Chapter 3: The Many Faces of Overcontrol
112Personality Disorders: Softening Rigid Patterns
23Treatment-Resistant Depression: When Sadness Goes Underground
113Condition-Specific Tracking Tools
24Anorexia Nervosa and Restrictive Eating Patterns
114Warning Signs and Safety Planning
25Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Overcontrolled Presentation
115Creating Your Condition-Specific Practice Plan
26Personality Disorders and Overcontrol Patterns
116Chapter 13: Integration and Lifelong Practice
27Chronic Anxiety and Perfectionism
117Building Your Personal RO Practice
28Transdiagnostic Overcontrol Patterns
118Creating Community and Accountability
29Why Traditional Treatments Often Fail
119When to Seek Certified RO-DBT Therapy
30The Promise of a Different Approach
120The Ongoing Journey of Radical Openness
31Assessment Tools for Overcontrol Recognition
121Practical Implementation Tools
32Symptom Tracking for Multiple Domains
122Relapse Prevention Planning
33Preparing for Transformation
123Professional Resources Directory
34Chapter 4: What Is Radical Openness?
124Appendix A: Complete Assessment Battery (All Validated Tools)
35The Three Pillars of Radical Openness
125The Overcontrol Scale (OCS)
36Understanding the Biosocial Theory of Overcontrol
126The Inhibited Temperament Scale (ITS)
37Moving from Emotional Control to Authentic Expression
127The Flexible Responding Scale (FRS)
38Cultural Factors in Overcontrol Development
128The Social Signaling Assessment (SSA)
39Practical Exercises for Building Openness
129The Validation Seeking and Giving Scale (VSGS)
40The Courage Required for Openness
130The Openness to Experience Scale (OES)
41Building a Foundation for Change
131Progress Tracking Protocols
42Chapter 5: Rewiring Your Social Brain
132Appendix B: Quick Reference Skill Summary
43Understanding Neuroplasticity and Change Potential
133Core Social Signaling Skills
44Learning Social Signaling Fundamentals
134Self-Enquiry Techniques
45Mirror Neurons and Human Connection
135Emotional Expression Skills
46The Evolutionary Importance of Emotional Expression
136Flexibility and Openness Skills
47How Masked Emotions Prevent Tribal Belonging
137Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
48Practical Social Brain Rewiring Exercises
138Crisis and Challenge Applications
49Building New Neural Pathways for Connection
139Daily Integration Reminders
50Overcoming Common Barriers to Social Brain Change
140Appendix C: Guide for Mental Health Professionals
51Measuring Progress in Social Brain Rewiring
141Understanding Overcontrol in Clinical Context
52The Science of Social Transformation
142Assessment and Diagnostic Considerations
53Chapter 6: Activating Social Safety (The Big Three +1)
143Treatment Planning and Intervention Strategies
54The Revolutionary Science Behind Simple Actions
144Therapeutic Relationship Considerations
55Technique Breakdown: The Four Components
145Referral Guidelines and Professional Resources
56When and How to Use Each Component
146Training and Continuing Education Opportunities
57Common Mistakes and Corrections
147Appendix D: Research Summary and Outcome Data
58Practical Implementation Tools
148Foundational Research Studies
59Troubleshooting Guide
149Eating Disorders Research
60Building on the Foundation
150Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
61Chapter 7: The Art of Self-Enquiry
151Personality Disorder Research
62Replacing Self-Criticism with Curious Self-Enquiry
152Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review Findings
63The Core Question: What Do I Need to Learn?
153Mechanism of Action Research
64Moving from Judgment to Curiosity
154Neurobiological Research
65Edge-Finding: Identifying Discomfort as Opportunity
155Long-Term Follow-Up Studies
66Malamati Sufism Influence on Self-Enquiry
156Comparative Effectiveness Research
67Developing Daily Self-Enquiry Practice
157Current Research Directions
68Edge-Finding Worksheet
158Research Limitations and Future Directions
69Weekly Reflection Template
159Appendix E: Finding Certified RO-DBT Providers
70Overcoming Common Self-Enquiry Obstacles
160Understanding RO-DBT Provider Certification Levels
71Building Self-Compassion Through Enquiry
161Professional Directory Resources
72Chapter 8: Flexible Mind Skills
162Regional and Specialty Provider Networks
73Breaking Rigid Behavioral Patterns
163Evaluating Provider Qualifications
74Increasing Tolerance for Uncertainty
164Alternative Options When Certified Providers Aren't Available
75The DEEP Framework for Flexibility
165Insurance and Payment Considerations
76Challenging Perfectionistic Standards
166Building Your Treatment Team
77Novel Behavior Experiments
167Appendix F: Recommended Reading and Resources
78Balancing Structure with Spontaneity
168Essential RO-DBT Books and Publications
79Building Your Flexibility Toolkit
169Related Psychology and Self-Help Books
80The Flexibility Paradox
170Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Resources
81Chapter 9: Emotional Expression and Authenticity
171Trauma-Informed and Nervous System Resources
82Matching Inner Experience with Outer Expression
172Flexibility and Acceptance Resources
83The Expression Suppression Spectrum
173Online Resources and Websites
84Context-Appropriate Emotional Expression
174Mobile Apps and Digital Tools
85Moving from Incongruent to Genuine Signals
175Podcasts and Audio Resources
86Safe Vulnerability Practice
176Academic and Research Resources
87Relationship-Specific Expression Practice
177Building Your Personal Library
88Video Practice with Feedback
178Creating Your Ongoing Learning Plan
89Building Emotional Expression Confidence
179References
90The Authenticity Paradox
