Reclaiming Your Story is a virtual therapy group for adults healing from trauma who want to reconnect with their voice, identity, and sense of agency. Participants explore how trauma has shaped their story while developing new meaning, self-compassion, and empowerment. The group offers a supportive environment to heal alongside others who understand the complexity of trauma recovery. Insurance Accepted
Reclaiming Your Story is a virtual therapy group for adults healing from trauma who want to reconnect with their voice, identity, and sense of agency. Participants explore how trauma has shaped their story while developing new meaning, self-compassion, and empowerment. The group offers a supportive environment to heal alongside others who understand the complexity of trauma recovery. Insurance Accepted
We aren't trying to change your mind. This group accepts that wanting to not be alive is part of some people's normal, and offers camaraderie, humor, listening, and planning to make it a little easier to stick around for another month. Wide sliding scale (no insurance needed). Monthly meetings, in person. Members are over 30 and have tried more than one therapy for SI before. We usually meet the first Tuesday night of the month, but group is scheduled month to month based on members' schedules.
We aren't trying to change your mind. This group accepts that wanting to not be alive is part of some people's normal, and offers camaraderie, humor, listening, and planning to make it a little easier to stick around for another month. Wide sliding scale (no insurance needed). Monthly meetings, in person. Members are over 30 and have tried more than one therapy for SI before. We usually meet the first Tuesday night of the month, but group is scheduled month to month based on members' schedules.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), at Logan Square site in Chicago, IL. Registration is OPEN for Ages 11-23 yrs of age. Tuesdays and Wed 9:30am-12:30pm (Ages 11-14); 12:30pm-3:30pm (Ages 15-17). Every Monday and Friday (Ages 18-23) 10am-1pm. All IOP sessions are in person, Thursday's is virtual for all Ages. Medication Management available.
Hosted by RIMYA Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPHA, DSW, CBIS, RPT
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60618
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), at Logan Square site in Chicago, IL. Registration is OPEN for Ages 11-23 yrs of age. Tuesdays and Wed 9:30am-12:30pm (Ages 11-14); 12:30pm-3:30pm (Ages 15-17). Every Monday and Friday (Ages 18-23) 10am-1pm. All IOP sessions are in person, Thursday's is virtual for all Ages. Medication Management available.
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Our structured DBT Skills Group is designed for adults who want to strengthen emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. Grounded in evidence-based practices, this group equips participants with practical tools to manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and create a more fulfilling life. Open to individuals already engaged in individual therapy, the group provides a collaborative, supportive, and judgment-free space to learn, practice, and grow. Sessions are held virtually and facilitated by Rosewatter Chicagoland Counseling.
Our structured DBT Skills Group is designed for adults who want to strengthen emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and mindfulness. Grounded in evidence-based practices, this group equips participants with practical tools to manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and create a more fulfilling life. Open to individuals already engaged in individual therapy, the group provides a collaborative, supportive, and judgment-free space to learn, practice, and grow. Sessions are held virtually and facilitated by Rosewatter Chicagoland Counseling.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based treatment for persons struggling with emotion regulation issues (e.g., rapid mood changes, intense and debilitating emotions, etc.).The overarching goal of DBT is to obtain "a life worth living" by providing skills to manage emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.DBT has been shown to be effective in reducing suicidal behaviors,hospitalizations, and problems with anger, depression, and hopelessness. Participants will learn an array of skills to manage their emotions and the impulsive and almost automatic behaviors that often accompany strong emotions. Interested in joining? Go to DanaHallTherapy.com for more information.
Hosted by Dana L. Hall
Counselor, MA, LCPC, DBT, TF-CBT, CFNIP
Group meets in Downers Grove, IL 60515
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is an evidence-based treatment for persons struggling with emotion regulation issues (e.g., rapid mood changes, intense and debilitating emotions, etc.).The overarching goal of DBT is to obtain "a life worth living" by providing skills to manage emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.DBT has been shown to be effective in reducing suicidal behaviors,hospitalizations, and problems with anger, depression, and hopelessness. Participants will learn an array of skills to manage their emotions and the impulsive and almost automatic behaviors that often accompany strong emotions. Interested in joining? Go to DanaHallTherapy.com for more information.
? Teen DBT Skills Group ? Starting October 20th, Mondays, at 4 PM | Personal Balance Counseling Is your teen struggling with big emotions, anxiety, or relationship challenges? Our 10-week Teen DBT Skills Group is designed to help teens (ages 13-17) learn practical, evidence-based tools to build emotional resilience, manage stress, and improve social skills. Key skills include: ?? Mindfulness ?? Emotion Regulation ?? Distress Tolerance ?? Interpersonal Effectiveness This group offers a safe space for teens to connect, build skills, and find support. ? In-person, Orland Park ? Call 708-949-8688 or visit our website to register! #DBT #TeenSupport #PersonalBalanceCounseling
? Teen DBT Skills Group ? Starting October 20th, Mondays, at 4 PM | Personal Balance Counseling Is your teen struggling with big emotions, anxiety, or relationship challenges? Our 10-week Teen DBT Skills Group is designed to help teens (ages 13-17) learn practical, evidence-based tools to build emotional resilience, manage stress, and improve social skills. Key skills include: ?? Mindfulness ?? Emotion Regulation ?? Distress Tolerance ?? Interpersonal Effectiveness This group offers a safe space for teens to connect, build skills, and find support. ? In-person, Orland Park ? Call 708-949-8688 or visit our website to register! #DBT #TeenSupport #PersonalBalanceCounseling
In this weekly group, parents and teens learn mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, walking the middle path, and interpersonal effectiveness skills together. Through this group, parents and teens will learn how to validate themselves and others while also replacing ineffective behaviors with skillful behaviors. This group is run by a Linehan-Certified clinician and it is fully adherent to DBT treatment.
Hosted by Sydnie Dobkin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Group meets in Skokie, IL 60077
In this weekly group, parents and teens learn mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, walking the middle path, and interpersonal effectiveness skills together. Through this group, parents and teens will learn how to validate themselves and others while also replacing ineffective behaviors with skillful behaviors. This group is run by a Linehan-Certified clinician and it is fully adherent to DBT treatment.
Online Groups
Our DBT classes are a component of our Comprehensive DBT program that includes weekly individual sessions with a DBT therapist and between-session phone coaching. The classes teach skills to manage moods, tolerate discomfort, and have more effective and fulfilling relationships. Learning Mindfulness and making this a daily practice is a fundamental component of the program. Parents of teens in our programs are taught DBT skills to reinforce at home. You can access our video sessions from anywhere in IL or WI.
Our DBT classes are a component of our Comprehensive DBT program that includes weekly individual sessions with a DBT therapist and between-session phone coaching. The classes teach skills to manage moods, tolerate discomfort, and have more effective and fulfilling relationships. Learning Mindfulness and making this a daily practice is a fundamental component of the program. Parents of teens in our programs are taught DBT skills to reinforce at home. You can access our video sessions from anywhere in IL or WI.
Feeling frustrated, anxious, or just stressed out? No matter how difficult your life may seem, you can take control of it. There are many stress management techniques that can help you relieve stress and overcome it. Gaining these coping skills and making them a habit takes time and practice, let us help you to develop your own coping skills! We provide a warm, understanding, and open environment for you. Our group covers 1.Stress Management Techniques. 2.Coping Skills Worksheets. 3.Therapy with Pets. 4. Meditation. 5.Group Discussions.
Feeling frustrated, anxious, or just stressed out? No matter how difficult your life may seem, you can take control of it. There are many stress management techniques that can help you relieve stress and overcome it. Gaining these coping skills and making them a habit takes time and practice, let us help you to develop your own coping skills! We provide a warm, understanding, and open environment for you. Our group covers 1.Stress Management Techniques. 2.Coping Skills Worksheets. 3.Therapy with Pets. 4. Meditation. 5.Group Discussions.
DBT skills classes teach life skills in the core areas of Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Walking the Middle Path. This is evidence-based treatment for those with Borderline Personality Disorder, self-harm, chronic suicidal ideation, eating disorders, substance abuse, and extremes of emotions. It is also effective in managing anger, anxiety and depression. Goals focus on having a life worth living and relationships that are less stressful and more fulfilling. Classes also are a component of our comprehensive DBT program that includes individual therapy with a DBT therapist, parent DBT classes, and between session phone coaching.
Hosted by Transformation Behavioral Health
Psychologist, PsyD, RN, DBT-LBC
Group meets in Woodstock, IL 60098
DBT skills classes teach life skills in the core areas of Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Walking the Middle Path. This is evidence-based treatment for those with Borderline Personality Disorder, self-harm, chronic suicidal ideation, eating disorders, substance abuse, and extremes of emotions. It is also effective in managing anger, anxiety and depression. Goals focus on having a life worth living and relationships that are less stressful and more fulfilling. Classes also are a component of our comprehensive DBT program that includes individual therapy with a DBT therapist, parent DBT classes, and between session phone coaching.
DBT skills classes teach life skills in the areas of Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Walking the Middle Path. This is evidence-based treatment for those with Borderline Personality Disorder, self-harm, chronic suicidal ideation, eating disorders, substance abuse, and extremes of emotions. It is also effective in managing anger, anxiety and depression. Goals focus on having a life worth living and relationships that are less stressful and more fulfilling. Classes are a component of our comprehensive DBT program that includes individual therapy with a DBT therapist, DBT class, and between session phone coaching.
Hosted by Transformation Behavioral Health
Psychologist, PsyD, RN, DBT-LBC
Group meets in Woodstock, IL 60098
DBT skills classes teach life skills in the areas of Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Walking the Middle Path. This is evidence-based treatment for those with Borderline Personality Disorder, self-harm, chronic suicidal ideation, eating disorders, substance abuse, and extremes of emotions. It is also effective in managing anger, anxiety and depression. Goals focus on having a life worth living and relationships that are less stressful and more fulfilling. Classes are a component of our comprehensive DBT program that includes individual therapy with a DBT therapist, DBT class, and between session phone coaching.
Teen DBT class follows the format of the Adult class with adaptations appropriate for the teens enrolled in the class and a focus on healthy relationships. Parents attend the skills classes and learn skills to reinforce at home. Modules include Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Walking the Middle Path. Our Comprehensive DBT program includes weekly individual sessions with a DBT therapist, weekly skills class, between-session phone coaching, and parent support.
Teen DBT class follows the format of the Adult class with adaptations appropriate for the teens enrolled in the class and a focus on healthy relationships. Parents attend the skills classes and learn skills to reinforce at home. Modules include Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Walking the Middle Path. Our Comprehensive DBT program includes weekly individual sessions with a DBT therapist, weekly skills class, between-session phone coaching, and parent support.
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Self-Harming Support Groups
How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.