Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a well researched, evidence-based treatment originally designed for Borderline Personality Disorder. This therapy blends Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), focusing on our thoughts and actions, and Zen Buddhism which focuses on becoming a mindful observer of one’s experiences. This program can be an excellent addition to your current therapy or as done as a self-help program. It's a 24 week long program focused on teaching these 4 modules: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness & Distress Tolerance Online Classes run in repeated cycles, so you can start at different times of the year.
Are you or your teenager struggling with anxiety, depression, or borderline personality disorder?
In a warm and relaxed atmosphere, you can expect expert holistic care focused on delivering practical skills and tools to make your life better. We will select the tools that match your needs. CBT and Cognitive Processing Therapy to better enable you to control upsetting thoughts and the emotional shockwaves from trauma. DBT can improve your ability to cope.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a well researched, evidence-based treatment originally designed for Borderline Personality Disorder. This therapy blends Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), focusing on our thoughts and actions, and Zen Buddhism which focuses on becoming a mindful observer of one’s experiences. This program can be an excellent addition to your current therapy or as done as a self-help program. It's a 24 week long program focused on teaching these 4 modules: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness & Distress Tolerance Online Classes run in repeated cycles, so you can start at different times of the year.
30 years of experience working with children ages 5-25 years. I am honest, calm, fair, and a nonjudgmental therapist able to create real and meaningful relationships with children, youth, and their parents. I am a caring, fair, and a results-oriented type of person. I enjoy building a relationship that is honest, fair, empathetic, and positive for my clients because I firmly believe that it is through a supportive and non-judgmental relationship that the healing begins and therapeutic results are delivered. My goal is to help the child heal and learn how to cope with their thoughts and emotions
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12 week x 90 minute online DBT skills group for high emotional dysregulation that negatively affects your life: Learn to read your body like it's a stress barometer, identify 'in the moment' urges and ways to overcome them, and ultimately identify and deconstruct triggers so you can know yourself better. New groups start regularly and include all materials. An audio record will be provided if you miss a session. Fees are billed weekly at $75 each week for 12 weeks; receipts may be turned in to your insurance provider.One individual session (not included in price of group) is required for assessment pre-group.
I work with people who have a high degree of emotional dysregulation - BPD, PTSD, Addictions
The focus of my practice is to treat people who have emotional dysregulation - stress! This can be due to a mood or personality disorder, chronic pain, trauma or complex trauma, military service, or a major life transition. I use practical, evidence based therapies such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Clinical Hypnosis, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help you fulfill your goals, getting back to living a meaningful, peaceful, productive life. One focus of my practice is treating current military members and veterans.
DBT Virtual's online 12-week group program is designed to provide you with effective, practical coping strategies to regulate intense emotions and replace unhealthy, problematic behaviours. You will learn DBT skills aimed at managing emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Group members are expected to complete weekly homework tasks that help them solidify their skills practice. Adult and adolescent groups available. To register contact us or visit www.dbtvirtual.com/dbt-skills-group. Sliding scale rates available upon request for those in financial need.
Hosted by DBT Virtual - DBT Program in ON, BC, AB & NS
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4W
DBT has proven to be effective for people with borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, aggression, substance use, self-harm and suicidal behaviours.
Do you often find yourself on an emotional rollercoaster, struggling to get a hold of strong urges and stay in control? We help people with intense emotions, self-defeating thoughts and unhealthy behaviours that get in the way of them feeling and functioning at their best. We're a team of therapists specializing in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and we're here to help you untangle longstanding patterns so that you can take back control over your emotions and live a more meaningful life.
Informal peer group
Many of my clients have BPD traits, depression and anxiety and may have experienced trauma in their lives.
Are you navigating the rollercoaster of emotions, struggling with mood swings, depression, and anxiety? Do you find yourself caught in patterns of self-harm or disordered eating, despite your successes in other areas? If you're seeking to bring harmony to your inner world and your relationships, you're in the right place. You're a compassionate, creative soul craving relief from the intensity of your emotions and yearning for deeper connections. We'll work together to reduce distress, enhance mindfulness, and foster healthier relationships. Your journey toward a life worth living starts here.
*TBD, please waitlist yourself for registration.* The DBT Graduate Group is a 13-week group for those who have completed at least one full round of a DBT Skills Group (minimum 6 months) and are committed to maintaining their gains, building upon the skills they’ve learned and mastering advanced DBT skills.
Hosted by Dr. Shelley McMain - Centre for MindBody Health
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5N
She is Head of the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and a Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto.
Shelley is an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of personality disorders, emotion regulation, self-harm and suicidal behavior. As Co-Director at the Centre for MindBody Health, she oversees a highly-skilled team of Clinical Associates and provides regular supervision and consultation that supports their clinical work.
DBT Virtual's online 12-week group program is designed to teach adolescents (ages 14-17) and parents/guardians effective, practical coping strategies to regulate intense emotions and replace unhealthy, problematic behaviours. You will learn DBT skills to manage emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Our program involves educating adolescents and caregivers on coping skills to assist the adolescent in using their skills and promote best outcomes in their therapy. To register contact us or visit www.dbtvirtual.com/dbt-skills-group. Sliding scale rates available upon request for those in financial need.
Hosted by DBT Virtual - DBT Program in ON, BC, AB & NS
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4S
DBT has proven to be effective for people with borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, aggression, substance use, self-harm and suicidal behaviours.
Do you often find yourself on an emotional rollercoaster, struggling to get a hold of strong urges and stay in control? We help people with intense emotions, self-defeating thoughts and unhealthy behaviours that get in the way of them feeling and functioning at their best. We're a team of therapists specializing in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and we're here to help you untangle longstanding patterns so that you can take back control over your emotions and live a more meaningful life.
We have several groups at Dialectical Living including: for persons with emotion dysregulation, family and friends of, DBT for Couples and a FREE DBT Aftercare group. Our core skills groups are about learning practical life giving skills vs. talking about traumas or problems. We believe learning DBT should be fun and interactive and engaging and we use videos, small group breakouts, home practice teams, games, quizzes and more to keep thing lively, memorable and clients tuned in.
DBT has demonstrated success in effectively managing conditions such as bipolar disorder, BPD, ADHD, anxiety, addiction and more.
At Dialectical Living, we offer a unique DBT program led by compassionate professionals with rigorous DBT training who have walked a similar path. Our program is fun, interactive and engaging using home practice teams, videos, games, small group breakouts, quizzes, role plays and more, while aligning closely to the creator, Marsha Linehan model of DBT.
At Dialectical Living our online DBT psycho-ed groups are powerful ways to learn DBT skills while meeting others who share in similar struggles. We pride ourselves on making learning DBT fun and interactive using: PowerPoints, videos, role-plays, white boarding, discussions, activities and games. Our online group is no less interactive using Zoom Telehealth where we have breakout rooms with smaller group discussions and activities. The group facilitators are passionate about their work and truly enjoy helping clients make positive changes in their lives. You can have joy and peacefulness in your life once you've learned DBT skills.
Many of my clients have BPD traits, depression and anxiety and may have experienced trauma in their lives.
Are you navigating the rollercoaster of emotions, struggling with mood swings, depression, and anxiety? Do you find yourself caught in patterns of self-harm or disordered eating, despite your successes in other areas? If you're seeking to bring harmony to your inner world and your relationships, you're in the right place. You're a compassionate, creative soul craving relief from the intensity of your emotions and yearning for deeper connections. We'll work together to reduce distress, enhance mindfulness, and foster healthier relationships. Your journey toward a life worth living starts here.
*TBD, please waitlist yourself for registration.* The Family and Friends Group is a 13-week group designed for those who have relationships with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD) or are otherwise challenged with emotional dysregulation. Through education, skills training and network building, you will learn how to navigate your relationships and support your own and your loved one's well-being.
Hosted by Dr. Shelley McMain - Centre for MindBody Health
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5N
She is Head of the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and a Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto.
Shelley is an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of personality disorders, emotion regulation, self-harm and suicidal behavior. As Co-Director at the Centre for MindBody Health, she oversees a highly-skilled team of Clinical Associates and provides regular supervision and consultation that supports their clinical work.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) helps people who experience unstable and intense negative emotions. DBT Skills Groups teach a range of skills that you use to better regulate your emotions and behaviours. You are taught how to identify and label intense emotions and how to manage your feelings with behavioural strategies.
Hosted by Dr. Shelley McMain - Centre for MindBody Health
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5N
She is Head of the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and a Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto.
Shelley is an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of personality disorders, emotion regulation, self-harm and suicidal behavior. As Co-Director at the Centre for MindBody Health, she oversees a highly-skilled team of Clinical Associates and provides regular supervision and consultation that supports their clinical work.
Join our free biweekly Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills webinars led by our trained DBT experts, who will review a new DBT skill each session to help you gain better emotion control, improve your relationships, and increase your overall well-being — all for free! This is part of our mission to increase access to DBT services, including for those who do not have access to therapy. Visit www.dbtvirtual.com/free-dbt-skills to register. Please note that these webinars do not qualify as or replace therapy. Looking for therapy instead? Visit www.dbtvirtual.com.
Hosted by DBT Virtual - DBT Program in ON, BC, AB & NS
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4W
DBT has proven to be effective for people with borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, aggression, substance use, self-harm and suicidal behaviours.
Do you often find yourself on an emotional rollercoaster, struggling to get a hold of strong urges and stay in control? We help people with intense emotions, self-defeating thoughts and unhealthy behaviours that get in the way of them feeling and functioning at their best. We're a team of therapists specializing in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and we're here to help you untangle longstanding patterns so that you can take back control over your emotions and live a more meaningful life.
DBT Dialectical Behaviour Therapy- Multifamily groups for parents and adolescents ages 12-18 years. 14-week commitment. Evidence-based-treatment that provide skills to tolerate intense emotions, manage relationships effectively, and navigate ongoing life challenges. Book Now 12 families max. Starts September 17th- December 17th, 2024.
Hosted by Adriana King Aurora Therapy Neurofeedback
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CTIC, RP
Group meets in Aurora, ON L4G
Clients that experience traumatic events tend to struggle with on-going anxiety and depression, relationship issues, become labelled as bipolar and experience borderline personality disorder.
I have been intensively trained and mentored by leading experts and researchers in the field of trauma. My areas of focus are in the field of clinical ILF Neurofeedback, DBT, multiple trauma attachment -processing models such as EMDR, CRM, EFT, IFS and somatic and energy Healing Pranic Healing. Board Certified Neurofeedback and ILF Neurofeedback Trainer.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) helps people who experience unstable and intense negative emotions. DBT Skills Groups teach a range of skills that you use to better regulate your emotions and behaviours. You are taught how to identify and label intense emotions and how to manage your feelings with behavioural strategies.
The Centre for MindBody Health will provide the treatment you need for the life you want to live. We provide individual, couple, family and group therapies. All clinical services are under the direction of Dr. Shelley McMain and Dr. Shari Geller, Registered Clinical Psychologists and recognized experts in the fields of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness and Self-Compassion. We practice proven and effective approaches to treatment and believe in your ability to make the changes you’re seeking in your life.
Group provides a space for practicing interpersonal skills, interpersonal support, new connections, and the development of comfort in a social context. Group leaders provide compassion and empathy while also challenging you to replace self-defeating beliefs, behaviours and emotions for more positive and productive ones, and ultimately achieve life goals. DBT focuses on four sets of skills, each taught in 5 week modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. The modules repeat every 20 weeks, allowing clients to repeat the group until they have developed a good grasp of the skills and have integrated them into their lives.
Hosted by PEACE Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BEd, BFA, CDBT
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5S
PEACE Psychotherapy is a group of independent therapists committed to promoting empathy, acceptance and compassion for all. We understand that many people struggle with powerful negative emotions, impulses and behaviours, and we are prepared to fight the good fight, even when it gets messy. We will ask the difficult questions and support you in the process. We believe that no matter how hopeless one feels, everyone has the capacity for change and the desire for a life worth living. We have devoted our careers to helping people learn to accept what they cannot change, change what they can, and gain the wisdom to know the difference.
*TBD, please waitlist yourself for registration.* The Family and Friends Group is a 13-week group designed for those who have relationships with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder ( BPD) or are otherwise challenged with emotional dysregulation. Through education, skills training and network building, you will learn how to navigate your relationships and support your own and your loved one's well-being.
The Centre for MindBody Health will provide the treatment you need for the life you want to live. We provide individual, couple, family and group therapies. All clinical services are under the direction of Dr. Shelley McMain and Dr. Shari Geller, Registered Clinical Psychologists and recognized experts in the fields of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness and Self-Compassion. We practice proven and effective approaches to treatment and believe in your ability to make the changes you’re seeking in your life.
Join Virtual Art Therapy Group for Teens, where creativity becomes a powerful tool for emotional growth. This group uses art therapy interventions to bring calm to the emotional rollercoaster of big feelings states. Through guided art therapy activities participants will use art making to identify, express, and regulate high and low feelings in a safe and creative environment while promoting healthy coping skills. No previous art making experience needed—just a willingness to create. Send an email to set up a brief 25 minute intake assessment; to identify therapeutic needs and ensure fit.
It's understandable to feel overwhelmed or shut down when life is hard; situations difficult and relationships confusing. We usually cannot control our outside experiences making it hard to cope. I support individuals to overcome feelings of anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, self harm, and trauma. Through an empathetic and supportive therapeutic connection one can learn to navigate big emotions, difficult moods, and challenging patterns in healthy ways. I will gently guide you through a process of self reflection and discussion to promote self awareness as you develop skills to foster change.
With DBT Skills Training & individual therapy one can learn more healthy, adaptive choices & ways to respond versus reacting to life's challenges-to get "unstuck" from rigid ways of thinking. DBT focuses on: Mindfulness Skills, Distress Tolerance Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills & Emotional Regulation Skills. DBT is a powerful form of therapy that can help you decrease destructive thoughts, urges & behaviours. DBT helps with addictions, eating disorders, trauma, mood and personality disorders. Visit my website or contact me for more information!
Hosted by Amira Khan Lodhi
Registered Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, RSW, OCSWSSW
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4K
Looking for the right therapist can be challenging and stressful. When I sit across from a client, I value and respect that I am being invited into important, personal situations, thoughts, and vulnerabilities. My philosophy to clinical work comes from my belief that you are trying to do the best you can and want support to do better. I will both accept you for where you are at, while helping you pushing toward the change you are looking for. I collaborate with my clients to then tailor the therapy I provide to the individual-pulling on my experience, trainings, and the understanding that we all are human.
This 6-week Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group is designed to help individuals build emotional resilience, improve interpersonal relationships, and manage distressing emotions effectively. Participants will gain practical tools and insights to navigate life’s challenges and create a more balanced, fulfilling life. This group will take place from March 3 - April 7th. Total Cost = $240.00 ($40/Session)
Hosted by Lindsey Salloway
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BComm, MACP
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4P
Having worked for over 12 years in sales and marketing in a corporate setting, I understand the difficulties that can arise with finding a balance between work and life. Issues that often arise for individuals include stress, anxiety, and depression and can impact work, your time with family and friends and your own feelings of confidence and ability.
My personal experience with infertility and adoption allows me to understand the incredibly unique challenges that are faced by individuals, couples, families and children and to approach all involved with empathy and genuine understanding, wherever they may be in their journey.
12-Week Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group for Adolescents (14-17) Our 12-week virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group is designed to help individuals develop essential coping skills for managing emotions, improving interpersonal relationships, and fostering greater emotional resilience. DBT is a structured, evidence-based therapeutic approach that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies. It is especially effective for those struggling with intense emotional reactions, self-destructive behaviors, and difficulties in relationships. This DBT group offers a valuable opportunity to build lasting change by learning skills that promote emotional stability and healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Please contact to be placed on my waitlist for Individual sessions. DBT skills group for 14-17 year olds on Thursday 6:30pm now open for referrals.
Life events impact us. Some more than others. Psychotherapy treatment can focus on stories of what has happened, the ways in which we have been affected, and how our perspectives can change.
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Borderline Personality (BPD) Support Groups
What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.
What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?
Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.
What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?
DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.
What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?
The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.