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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group


Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group is beginning a new cohort! This skills-based psychotherapy group will help you learn and implement tangible skills such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness/assertiveness training, and mindfulness.

Our DBT group is also an excellent adjunct to treatment for clients who are engaged in their own individual therapy. This group flows in cycles of 8 sessions over 8 weeks.


The DetailS:

  • When: Tuesdays at 6:00PM EST beginning November 7th

  • Where: Held virtually on our secure video platform

  • Who: Led by Jamie Tanzer, lmsw

  • Investment: For clients with Wellfleet or Aetna Student Health insurance, the cost per group is a standard group therapy copay (starting at just $7 per session). For out-of-network clients, rates are $75 per session and may be reimbursable by your health insurance.


Participants Will Learn:

  • Mindfulness: Understanding what it is, how it works, and how to build a strong foundation of mindfulness skills.

  • Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills: Improving boundary-setting, communication skills, and self-respect and meeting interpersonal goals.

  • Distress Tolerance: Learning tangible skills to manage stress, self-soothe, and practice acceptance.

  • Emotion Regulation: Understanding the theory of emotion dysregulation and how to identify, describe, and manage emotions effectively.

Participants Can Expect:

  • By-the-book DBT skills training

  • An intimate and supportive group setting  

  • Worksheets, exercises, and other helpful tools

  • Psychoeducation to understand how and why DBT works


Requirements:

  • Attendance for all 8 group sessions

  • No suicide attempts in the last 12 months

  • No psychiatric hospitalizations in the last 12 months

what is dbt?:

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, is a type of psychotherapy that combines elements of cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices. DBT emphasizes skills acquisition in areas such as distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness to promote healthy coping mechanisms and improve overall wellbeing.

who might benefit from dbt?

  • Individuals facing challenges in regulating their emotions

  • People dealing with high levels of stress or anxiety

  • Those seeking to improve their communication and interpersonal skills

  • Individuals looking to enhance their coping mechanisms

  • People interested in developing mindfulness and distress tolerance skills

If you are currently a Repose client, please email hello@byrepose.com to sign up. If you are not a Repose client, please fill out our consultation form.

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