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From DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets, Second Edition  by Marsha M. Linehan. Copyright 2015 by Marsha M. Linehan. Permission 
to photocopy this handout is granted to purchasers of this book for personal use only (see copyright page for details). interpersonal effectiveness Handout 1   (I. E. Worksheet 1)
Goals of interpersonal e ffectiveness
Be Skillful in Ge TTinG Wha T you Wan T  
anD neeD from oT herS
Get others to do things you would like them to do.
Get others to take your opinions seriously.
Say no to unwanted requests effectively.
Other:                               
Buil D relaTionShip S  
anD en D De STruc Tive o neS
Strengthen current relationships.
Don’t let hurts and problems build up.
Use relationship skills to head off problems.
Repair relationships when needed.
Resolve conflicts before they get overwhelming.
Find and build new relationships.
End hopeless relationships.
Other:                               
Walk The m iDDle p aTh
Create and maintain balance in relationships.
Balance acceptance and change in relationships.
Other: