RO DBT - Lesson 09 - Social Signaling Matters

In this video, Dr. May talks about the value of us being able to genuinely show what we are feeling through our gestures and facial expressions. Open expression is related to social connection and trust--really important for forming close intimate bonds. Some tips are provided for becoming more authentic and socially expressive.
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[@davidbradley4305]

Excellent examples of when and how to show your true feelings

[@AnaCarolina-nt4fm]

The classes are great!!!! Watching in 2025 ❤

[@jennifermayph.d.2761]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@pavanpyda]

th-cam.com/video/d0_T_DUuvv4/w-d-xo.html In 'malcolm in the middle' tv series there is a scene where one character shifts from inauthentic closed social signalling to unrestrained, unmodulated open expression

[@Tina-di4lx]

I think people can make mistakes about who a person is, based on the facial responsiveness.
Your being Inauthentic if your being cautious and your not all happy and smiling all the time.
We don’t usually sing in pubic unless we’re busking.
I often see street people singing and happily gesticulating, but that might be the crack
If I won 10 million I might be stunted and wondering what it means.
I’m skeptical is all I’m saying,

[@jennifermayph.d.2761]

Yes, people do make those mistakes when our outside often doesn’t match our inside. People who struggle with over control sometimes inadvertently distort facial expressiveness so they are less likely to be seen accurately and validated by others.
The goal of identifying your feelings and intentions and using body language to match makes it more likely you’ll be understood and "seen" accurately. (This is not about trying to be happy all the time or making yourself be a certain way… that would be inauthentic.)
If you realize your facial expression or body language is not matching what you want to express, you then have some choice to adjust it. This can improve your social relationships.