Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with concepts from Eastern philosophies such as mindfulness and acceptance. This kind of therapy helps individuals learn skills such as emotion regulation, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. The ultimate goal of DBT is to help individuals create a life worth living, by balancing acceptance and change, and building a strong foundation for emotional stability. Each group asks participants to complete homework, respect the views of others, and discover ways to give and receive support to others.

DBT Skills Groups

Distress Tolerance

Distress tolerance refers to the ability to withstand and tolerate distressing emotions or situations without resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms. It involves managing intense feelings of discomfort, such as anxiety, frustration, or sadness, in a healthy and adaptive way.

Winter

Our upcoming 10-week Distress Tolerance module will meet on Monday nights from 5:30-7:00pm and run from January 27th - April 7th with a break on February 17th.

Emotional regulation refers to the ability to manage and control one's emotions in a healthy and productive manner. It involves being aware of our emotions, understanding their triggers, and learning how to respond to them in a way that promotes well-being. This Emotion Regulation module will help you name and understand your emotions, decrease the frequency of unpleasant emotions, and learn skills to help ease emotional suffering.

Emotional Regulation

Spring

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Interpersonal effectiveness refers to the ability to interact and communicate effectively with others. It involves skills such as active listening, assertiveness, empathy, and conflict resolution. Being interpersonally effective means being able to express oneself clearly and respectfully, while also being able to understand and respond to the needs and emotions of others.

Summer

Core mindfulness refers to the practice of being fully present in the current moment without judgment or attachment. It involves cultivating awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, and accepting them as they are. This form of mindfulness encourages individuals to observe their experiences without getting caught up in them, allowing for a greater sense of clarity and peace.

Core Mindfulness

Fall

Have questions?

If you have any questions or want more information about any of our DBT courses, feel free to contact us.