Thank you for considering our Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Program. At A Life in Balance, we strive to apply the most effective, scientifically verified strategies to assist you in reaching your objectives. We will treat you with the compassion you deserve as you work to build a fulfilled life.

 

What To Expect

Since the DBT Skills Training Groups are designed to complement your individual therapy, our program includes both group and individual therapy. As a result, to be eligible for our program, participants must be attending both individual therapies, as well as weekly DBT Skills Training Groups. It is not required to have individual therapy with one of our therapists.  

 

As there are 24 weeks of Skills Training Groups, you will need to commit to attending all 24 weeks of treatment. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has proven to be effective, but only if you are dedicated to practicing the skills taught and consistently attend group session. DBT skills are taught three modules: Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Emotion Regulation. Mindfulness, the core skill, will be taught at the beginning of each module and practiced throughout. New participants may enter at the beginning of each module, so if a group is full or in the middle of a module, you can begin weekly individual therapy and be placed on a waiting list for the next group opening.

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Here at A Life in Balance, we offer DBT skills groups in a virtual setting, and pride ourselves on making online learning interactive and stimulating.  We use many skills and techniques methods of instruction including power point presentations, videos, discussions, white boarding, activities, worksheets, role plays and games.  Online live classes run once a week and all classes are recorded for later viewing to ensure any missed class can easily be caught up. Taking our online DBT course is a great option for those who are unsure about an in-person group or require flexibility due to work, school, or family obligations. An online platform also makes the course completely accessible as you attend from the comfort of your home, from anywhere in the world!

Our online programs are unique and valued:

• We limit our class size to 6 people, so you have a personable, safe and trusting learning environment

• We use Zoom which enables break out rooms so clients can be grouped together into smaller groups to learn and practice           skills with one another 

• We encourage interactivity using your cameras and mics and do not limit communication to chat boxes only.

• We pride ourselves on making learning fun and interactive and as close to the in-person group experience as possible.

• We use zoom “telehealth” which is fully encrypted end to end and meets HIPAA privacy requirements to keep your privacy protected

 Requirements:

• Computer

• High-speed internet connection

• Webcam

• Microphone

• A great attitude and open mind

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Once we receive your DBT Skills Training Interest Form (click below), you will be contacted to schedule your complimentary 15-minute consultation, to discuss logistical details.  From there, you will be scheduled for a 60-minute intake assessment, during which you will be asked a variety of in-depth questions to learn more information about your presenting concerns and history and assist you in determining your treatment goals.  Furthermore, because client motivation is essential to successful outcomes, your level of motivation will also be accessed during this assessment process. If it is determined that our DBT Skills Training Program is the best fit for you, you will receive a link to the patient portal, where you will register and complete the necessary enrollment forms.

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