DBT groups for teenagers, young adults, adults and parents.
For people who want to walk the middle path to create a balanced life.
Group therapy for adolescents, young adults, adults, and parents looking to learn how to live in the moment, rather than the past or future; cope healthily with stress; regulate emotions; and improve relationships with others.
Group therapy is a unique kind of therapy where a group of people who are likely experiencing similar challenges in their lives come together to share their difficulties. Individuals, as a result, will give and receive help from each other, all while being guided by the trained therapist. This is to ensure a safe environment which is conducive to both sharing and accepting each other while also working on individual treatment needs in a group setting. Each individual can grow and develop trust in one another and where each individual will feel respected and valued.
DBT is not a passive therapy and requires a time commitment and thrives on a structured environment with clear boundaries. Prior to beginning skills training in DBT groups, a DBT pre-assessment is completed and individual therapy is encouraged. Telephone crisis coaching in between sessions is also part of the DBT group curriculum.
DBT Group Therapy Curriculumn
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Week 1-6
Focus on Introduction to DBT and Mindfulness skills. These skills will help us slow down so we can better focus on healthy coping skills amid emotional pain, as well as take in the beautiful moments and savor them as much as we can.
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Week 7-12
Focus on Distress Tolerance Skills, skills that help individuals to accept themselves and whatever current situation they’re in while building healthy coping skills to deal with stress.
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Week 13-18
Focus on Emotion Regulation Skills, which keep our emotional system healthy and functioning by recognizing and coping with negative emotions rather than avoiding them which perpetuates negative emotions.
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Week 19-25
Focus on skills that help us become more assertive in our relationships (for example: expressing our needs, saying “no,” setting boundaries) while still keeping that relationship functioning and healthy.
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Week 26-28+
The last few weeks can address miscellaneous skills targeting relapse prevention plans for those struggling with addiction.
In order to foster a safe and respectful atmosphere, discussion made within group sessions are not allowed to be discussed outside of the group with anyone and adhere to the practice of confidentiality to build trust with other members.
DBT Skills Training for Corporations and Businesses
Cindy Maric, LCSW also offers DBT skills training and consultation services to corporations and businesses.
These trainings focus on teaching DBT skills to increase interpersonal effectiveness, focus, present-mindedness in the workplace, while decreasing distraction and anxiety to support a healthier workplace environment.