DBT Teen Multi-Family Skills Group
Adherent DBT Skills group for teens and their parent. Family must be committed to the full DBT program which includes individual DBT and family therapy, and skills coaching for a minimum of 7 months. Program runs for approximately 6 months with a re-evaluation of clinical needs at that time and an option to repeat or graduate. Group is 1 hour and 45 minutes weekly and one parent is required to attend with teen. There are three groups available, Capacity is five teens and parents. Teens need to be in individual DBT therapy to be in group.
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511 Wilbur Street
Brandon, FL 33511
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