DBT Skills Groups
DBT Skills Groups are the primary modality through which DBT Skills are taught to clients during Comprehensive DBT treatment. This is a curriculum-based modality where there is no "processing" of emotional content that people typically expect from therapeutic groups. DBT Skills Groups provide concrete, evidence-based strategies to increase a client's set of tools to manage their emotions in a supportive environment with real-time feedback. The modality of DBT Skills Groups allows for multiple clients to receive education regarding DBT Skills at the same time, and also promotes peer support, validation, and the opportunity to learn from shared experiences.
DBT Skills Groups meet weekly for one hour sessions, and it takes approximately one year to complete the full curriculum. The skills training modules are divided into four key areas:
Adolescent DBT Skills Groups (DBT-A) also include a module of Walking the Middle Path skills, designed to increase validation of self and others, ways to effectively create change, and recognizing Dialectics within families.
DBT Skills Group-Only (as adjunct support to traditional therapy)
Emerging data show support that for some individuals, participation in a DBT Skills Group in conjunction with non-DBT individual therapy can help individuals learn and implement more effective ways to understand and cope with intense emotions. Based on this data, we welcome DBT Skills Group-Only clients into our groups.
It is important to be clear that participation in the DBT Skills Group-Only is one-fourth of the Comprehensive DBT protocol and is NOT equal to participation in Comprehensive DBT.
DBT for Teens Group - Coming Soon!
This Group will meet in person at Castlebrook Counseling. Insurance or self-pay is accepted. To register, fill out this form and note 'DBT Skills Group for Teens' in the text box asking 'Briefly explain the reason you are seeking services'.
Learn more about DBT here.
DBT Skills Groups meet weekly for one hour sessions, and it takes approximately one year to complete the full curriculum. The skills training modules are divided into four key areas:
- Mindfulness: Learn to cultivate present-moment awareness, non-judgmental observation, and acceptance of their experiences.
- Distress Tolerance: Acquire skills to tolerate distressing situations, manage crisis situations, and prevent impulsive reactions.
- Emotion Regulation: Learn strategies to identify, understand, and regulate their emotions effectively.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness: Learn skills in effective communication, setting boundaries, and maintaining healthy relationships are taught.
Adolescent DBT Skills Groups (DBT-A) also include a module of Walking the Middle Path skills, designed to increase validation of self and others, ways to effectively create change, and recognizing Dialectics within families.
DBT Skills Group-Only (as adjunct support to traditional therapy)
Emerging data show support that for some individuals, participation in a DBT Skills Group in conjunction with non-DBT individual therapy can help individuals learn and implement more effective ways to understand and cope with intense emotions. Based on this data, we welcome DBT Skills Group-Only clients into our groups.
It is important to be clear that participation in the DBT Skills Group-Only is one-fourth of the Comprehensive DBT protocol and is NOT equal to participation in Comprehensive DBT.
DBT for Teens Group - Coming Soon!
This Group will meet in person at Castlebrook Counseling. Insurance or self-pay is accepted. To register, fill out this form and note 'DBT Skills Group for Teens' in the text box asking 'Briefly explain the reason you are seeking services'.
Learn more about DBT here.
