Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Group Therapy
Research data indicates group therapy can be a helpful addition to individual therapy. Group therapy can help participants to bond over shared experiences, provide a sense of social support and solidarity, and assist participants to work collectively to challenge factors which may be impeding therapeutic progress.
More about the DBT treatment group
Who: 6-12 clients per group, ages 18-65+
Clients struggling with:
● Impulsive/disruptive behaviors
● Frequent mood swings
● Self-injurious and suicidal behaviors
● Depression and anxiety
● Family and peer conflict
● Anger outbursts
● Eating disordered behaviors
● Drug or alcohol abuse
● Poor coping skills
What:
● Adaptive Coping Strategies
● Acceptance Strategies
● Self-soothing practices
● Emotion Regulation Skills
● Relationship Effectiveness Skills
How:
● Understanding, managing and regulating emotions
● Tolerating distress and crises without making problems bigger
● Maintaining satisfying relationships with others
● Increasing self-awareness, expanding one’s ability to recognize alternative points of
view and managing emotional situations
● Increasing problem-solving skills, learning validation and effectively managing
differences of opinion with family members
When: 1 hour, once per week
Where: Zoom