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What is a DBT Skills Group?

The Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Group focuses on teaching new ways of thinking and behaving while under stress and with other people. It also looks at managing your emotions so that they do not become overwhelming. The overriding theme is to practice being aware of yourself, others, and your environment so that you feel more at peace and in control over your life.

DBT was developed by Marsha Linehan for the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, you don't have to have BPD to benefit from the strategies. These skills are good for people with any type of personality disorder, people who experience chronic depression, anxiety, are victims of abuse, or who are dealing with stressful life situations that aren't expected to improve soon (for example: divorce, caring for an ailing parent or child, or suffering from a terminal illness) or are just going through a stressful period in life.

Suicidal clients MUST have a referral from their primary therapist and remain in therapy while participating in this group. Individual therapy is highly recommended for others, but not required.

The group meets Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. To join the DBT group, call 434 293 3165 or email us to get started.