Why DBT Group?
DBT is short for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Marsha Linnehan developed this intensive therapy approach to help individuals struggling with complex trauma and suicidal ideation. However, DBT is also helpful for people dealing with various challenges, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- eating disorders
- ADHD
- Bipolar
- Trauma
- Borderline Personality Disorder or someone with a fearful/avoidant attachment style
Individuals who seek DBT may have problems maintaining healthy relationships with themselves and others. They often struggle with managing moods and emotions. Sometimes they feel alone and helpless, and their symptoms will not improve.
DBT groups help to develop healthier ways of coping, learn how to build healthy boundaries, and increase mindfulness. Being in a group provides extra support for clients already on their counseling healing journey.
Our Online Group
We meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. We are an open group, which means that anyone can join and be referred at any time. After completing the DBT cycle, successful participants will Graduate from the DBT program and be presented with a signed certificate of completion.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is an essential skill in DBT. It helps increase awareness of self, others, and what’s happening around us. Mindfulness is divided into “what skills” and “how skills.” The “what skills” teach you what mindfulness is, for example, being observant, describing what you are experiencing, and participating. The “how skills” teach you to be mindful by focusing on one thing at a time, doing things that work, and being nonjudgmental.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Interpersonal effectiveness is a fancy way of saying “people skills.” Your mental well-being needs to get along with others. There are different reasons why this can be difficult. Sometimes we are in relationships that cause emotional harm. Other times we struggle to set boundaries. Build healthier relationships with yourself and others. Also, learn in how to get your needs met, self-respect, and preserve relationships.
Emotional Regulation
Emotions come and go, and sometimes, they can be very intense. Many people end up doing things that they later regret. Learn how to spot your
emotions and name them. When you can name your feelings, you can better understand them and have the power to manage them.
Distress Tolerance
Life can bring intense experiences that can make us feel powerless and overwhelmed. It is very important to learn how to deal with painful experiences without creating more suffering. Distress Tolerance skills can help you feel stronger and more able to move through tough times without causing yourself more problems.
Join DBT Group
Current clients can join the DBT group with a referral from their therapist. The client will meet with the group facilitator for group orientation before joining. The DBT group is held on Google Meet, and the client will receive a link from the group facilitator on the day of the session. Take a peek at the DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets.
Other Services
We continue to expand groups and services to support our clients’ needs. Have other ideas? Please share and contact us.
