This VIRTUAL class is to be a non-judgmental space for teens (14-18 yrs) to learn and develop skills related to interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Therapists will teach mindfulness paired alongside different DBT skills each week. This class is ongoing and open (rolling) enrollment This is not a substitute for psychotherapy.
This VIRTUAL class is to be a non-judgmental space for teens (14-18 yrs) to learn and develop skills related to interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Therapists will teach mindfulness paired alongside different DBT skills each week. This class is ongoing and open (rolling) enrollment This is not a substitute for psychotherapy.
By learning to experience the present moment as it really is, we develop the ability to step away from the habitual, often unconscious emotional and physiological reactions to everyday events, see things as they really are and respond to them wisely rather than on auto pilot. Mindfulness helps individuals to: Recognize, slow down or stop automatic reactions; Respond more effectively to complex or difficult situations; See situations more clearly; Become more creative; Achieve balance and resilience at work and home. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
By learning to experience the present moment as it really is, we develop the ability to step away from the habitual, often unconscious emotional and physiological reactions to everyday events, see things as they really are and respond to them wisely rather than on auto pilot. Mindfulness helps individuals to: Recognize, slow down or stop automatic reactions; Respond more effectively to complex or difficult situations; See situations more clearly; Become more creative; Achieve balance and resilience at work and home. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training groups begin every 8 weeks. These groups serve teens and adults (17+) and teens who have demonstrated difficulties with emotional regulation, self-injurious or self-destructive behaviors, eating disorders, impulsivity, chronic suicidal thoughts or gestures, or traits of Borderline Personality Disorder. An intake and pre-registration is needed to participate. Must be in individual therapy (in addition to group) with a trained and qualified DBT therapist at Chicago DBT Institute. Minimum requirement is 24 weeks. Please call or email for more information.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training groups begin every 8 weeks. These groups serve teens and adults (17+) and teens who have demonstrated difficulties with emotional regulation, self-injurious or self-destructive behaviors, eating disorders, impulsivity, chronic suicidal thoughts or gestures, or traits of Borderline Personality Disorder. An intake and pre-registration is needed to participate. Must be in individual therapy (in addition to group) with a trained and qualified DBT therapist at Chicago DBT Institute. Minimum requirement is 24 weeks. Please call or email for more information.
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A process & psycho-education therapy group for womxn who want to embrace brave boundary setting. If you find yourself needing support with setting expectations & limits in relationships with yourself & others, processing difficult emotions & discomfort that may accompany boundary enforcing this group may benefit you! Learn to understand barriers to advocating for yourself to others. Opportunities to learn how to integrate boundaries as a continuous way of being. Womxn embraces an intersectional approach, and acknowledges that gender identity exists in a sphere and one word has room for multiple gender expressions without weighing one more important than another. Beginning in April.
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Virtual weekly group for general process of feelings around experiences (past, present, and future), group accountability and support, DBT skills infused. Explore relationship dynamics, self worth, and authenticity. Connect with others on similar paths, process feelings, and practice internal and external accountability and support. All Demographics, ages 18 y/o and above. 75 minute process/support group.
Hosted by Christa Eastburn
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC, BA, DBT-C
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60640
I primarily use Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) in coaching sessions.
Virtual weekly group for general process of feelings around experiences (past, present, and future), group accountability and support, DBT skills infused. Explore relationship dynamics, self worth, and authenticity. Connect with others on similar paths, process feelings, and practice internal and external accountability and support. All Demographics, ages 18 y/o and above. 75 minute process/support group.
RO DBT offers a new approach to helping those struggling with disorders of overcontrol. RO DBT is useful for those who struggle with overcontrol: Inhibited emotional expression, maladaptive perfectionism, rigid rule-following behaviors, social signaling, isolation & loneliness. RO might be a good fit for the following: obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, OCD, eating disorders, Autism spectrum disorders , treatment-resistant anxiety , chronic depression, or maladaptive perfectionism. For more information please contact Danielle Doucette, Psy.D. (773-999-9831 or danielle@midwestcounseling.com).
We have therapists who specialize in CBT, DBT, RODBT, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
RO DBT offers a new approach to helping those struggling with disorders of overcontrol. RO DBT is useful for those who struggle with overcontrol: Inhibited emotional expression, maladaptive perfectionism, rigid rule-following behaviors, social signaling, isolation & loneliness. RO might be a good fit for the following: obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, OCD, eating disorders, Autism spectrum disorders , treatment-resistant anxiety , chronic depression, or maladaptive perfectionism. For more information please contact Danielle Doucette, Psy.D. (773-999-9831 or danielle@midwestcounseling.com).
~SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULT~ This group is for adult men and women who struggle with anxiety and stress. Group provides ideas and activities to help individuals who deal with anxiety that is getting in the way of friendships, dating and work relationships and success. It provides an environment of support to learn from these challenges and have social attempt feel more tolerable and fulfilling. In the course of this group, you'll develop mutually supportive relationships that'll help you define and advance your life goals, & tolerate & manage feelings as they arise. Duration: 90min. Cost: Self Pay
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Group meets in Chicago, IL 60657
My practice is trauma-informed and draws from attachment theory, DBT, motivational interviewing, and Emotionally Focused Therapy with couples.
Together we will practice the DBT model, gaining essential skills for mindfulness, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships. Beyond worksheets, we practice strategies that help you stay in control when emotions and stress run high. DBT is an evidence-based model rooted in both acceptance and change. In this group, we’ll focus on the core DBT modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Reach out if you’re interested in joining a weekly in-person Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) and process group.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Group meets in Northfield, IL 60093
I utilize EMDR, Somatic Experience, DBT, TI-CBT, and ACT.
Reach out if you’re interested in joining a weekly in-person Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT) and process group.
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This ongoing dialectical behavioral therapy group for adolescents (ages 11-14) will help: -Your child to identify his/her external and internal triggers to stress. -Learn how to manage overwhelming emotions in a healthy way. -Provide education on the difference between self-destructive coping skills. -Learn how to replace self-destructive coping strategies with healthy coping skills. -Learn how to cope in a variety of challenging social situations. -Improve relationships with family and friends!
This ongoing dialectical behavioral therapy group for adolescents (ages 11-14) will help: -Your child to identify his/her external and internal triggers to stress. -Learn how to manage overwhelming emotions in a healthy way. -Provide education on the difference between self-destructive coping skills. -Learn how to replace self-destructive coping strategies with healthy coping skills. -Learn how to cope in a variety of challenging social situations. -Improve relationships with family and friends!
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Hosted by Halley Jacobs
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Group meets in Arlington Heights, IL 60004
I am formally trained in DBT skills training on top of my formal credentials.
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Does it feel like the world is moving faster than your ability to process it? We can’t change the national headlines, but we can change how we respond to them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT) is an approach designed to teach people behavioral skills to improve interpersonal relationships, manage emotional distress, and enhance mindfulness. This therapy group focuses on practical tools to help you feel grounded, even when the world feels out of control.
The group is designed for adolescents who have already completed a PHP/IOP or skill specific program and want continued support practicing what they’ve learned. The group focuses on strengthening core DBT skills like mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness while also helping teens apply them to real-life challenges like school stress, friendships, family conflict, and social media pressures. In a supportive, structured environment, teens build confidence, increase emotional resilience, and stay accountable to their goals, all while connecting with peers who understand what they’re going through.
The group is designed for adolescents who have already completed a PHP/IOP or skill specific program and want continued support practicing what they’ve learned. The group focuses on strengthening core DBT skills like mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness while also helping teens apply them to real-life challenges like school stress, friendships, family conflict, and social media pressures. In a supportive, structured environment, teens build confidence, increase emotional resilience, and stay accountable to their goals, all while connecting with peers who understand what they’re going through.
An ongoing DBT Support Group for teens. This group will: - Work with your child to identify his/her external and internal triggers to stress. -Teach them how to manage overwhelming emotions in a healthy way. -Educate them on the difference between self-destructive coping strategies and healthy coping skills. -Show them how to replace self-destructive coping strategies with healthy coping skills. -Teach them how to cope in a variety of challenging social situations. -Improve their relationships with family and friends. -Boost the confidence and mood of your child with strengths-based strategies.
An ongoing DBT Support Group for teens. This group will: - Work with your child to identify his/her external and internal triggers to stress. -Teach them how to manage overwhelming emotions in a healthy way. -Educate them on the difference between self-destructive coping strategies and healthy coping skills. -Show them how to replace self-destructive coping strategies with healthy coping skills. -Teach them how to cope in a variety of challenging social situations. -Improve their relationships with family and friends. -Boost the confidence and mood of your child with strengths-based strategies.
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Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.