Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) was created by psychologist Dr. Marsha M. Linehan in the late 1980s. DBT is a comprehensive and evidence-based therapeutic approach effective for a broader range of mental health conditions and emotional dysregulation.
Who Should Join?
Our DBT group is ideal for individuals who:
Struggle with regulating emotions
Experience frequent mood swings or intense emotional reactions
Have difficulty maintaining stable relationships
Engage in self-destructive behaviors
Seek to develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, or stress
What You Will Learn:
Sessions are structured and follow a DBT curriculum that covers the following modules:
Mindfulness: Staying present and fully experiencing the moment.
Distress Tolerance: Managing and surviving crises without making things worse.
Emotion Regulation: Understanding and managing intense emotions.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Navigating relationships and asserting needs while maintaining respect for others.
Group Details:
Homework Assignments
Clients often engage in structured exercises and homework assignments between sessions to reinforce learning and apply new skills in real-life situations.
Goals
Symptom reduction, improved coping strategies, and enhanced overall well-being.
Sessions
Weekly 60-minute sessions conducted via telehealth.