NOW RECRUITING for the next round of DBT skills group! Learn skills in the areas of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills group is like a class where you learn and practice skills that you need to build your life worth living. DBT skills group will be held virtually, and is open to clients 18+ who reside in Massachusetts, Washington DC, Virginia or Maryland.
I focus on teaching you practical skills from DBT and CBT that can be applied daily to improve your life.
NOW RECRUITING for the next round of DBT skills group! Learn skills in the areas of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills group is like a class where you learn and practice skills that you need to build your life worth living. DBT skills group will be held virtually, and is open to clients 18+ who reside in Massachusetts, Washington DC, Virginia or Maryland.
This 12-week (90min) group is highly accessible through a hybrid model for busy adults (attend in person or virtually). This structured group focuses on providing members with a comfortable environment in which to learn the DBT skills from the modules of: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Groups include experiential skills learning and activities, as well as home practice with an accompanying workbook for you to personalize. Intake session promotes development of individualized goals. Group runs June through August 2025.
This 12-week (90min) group is highly accessible through a hybrid model for busy adults (attend in person or virtually). This structured group focuses on providing members with a comfortable environment in which to learn the DBT skills from the modules of: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Groups include experiential skills learning and activities, as well as home practice with an accompanying workbook for you to personalize. Intake session promotes development of individualized goals. Group runs June through August 2025.
Join us for our annual week-long intensive introduction to the core DBT skills! Lovingly referred to as “Goat Week" as it's held on a Goat Farm in Natick, this immersive experience is available to teens and young adults (ages 14-19) looking to build skills in the areas of Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Participants will cover all of the skills and activities of our 24-week outpatient DBT group program in 1 week, with an emphasis on experiential (activity-based) learning. See website!
Join us for our annual week-long intensive introduction to the core DBT skills! Lovingly referred to as “Goat Week" as it's held on a Goat Farm in Natick, this immersive experience is available to teens and young adults (ages 14-19) looking to build skills in the areas of Mindfulness, Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Participants will cover all of the skills and activities of our 24-week outpatient DBT group program in 1 week, with an emphasis on experiential (activity-based) learning. See website!
This High School Aged group runs through the Academic Year, on rolling admission. The group provides a safe environment to connect, learn, discuss and practice each of the skills within the four modules of DBT (Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness). Members can expect an engaging environment and accompany workbook to clarify and individualize their goals, and get the most out of their group experience.
This High School Aged group runs through the Academic Year, on rolling admission. The group provides a safe environment to connect, learn, discuss and practice each of the skills within the four modules of DBT (Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness). Members can expect an engaging environment and accompany workbook to clarify and individualize their goals, and get the most out of their group experience.
? Maximum of 8 members; Starts June 5th? 12 week, 90min, curriculum; New members may join at the start of a new module during the cycle ? This structured group focuses on providing members with a comfortable environment in which to learn the DBT skills from the modules of: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness ? Groups include experiential skills and activities, as well as home practice with an accompanying workbook. Requirements: ? Completion of individual intake session with leader prior to start to establish fit for outpatient level and individualize treatment goals. Led by: Symone Bennett, LMHC & Nicki Roth, LICSW
? Maximum of 8 members; Starts June 5th? 12 week, 90min, curriculum; New members may join at the start of a new module during the cycle ? This structured group focuses on providing members with a comfortable environment in which to learn the DBT skills from the modules of: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness ? Groups include experiential skills and activities, as well as home practice with an accompanying workbook. Requirements: ? Completion of individual intake session with leader prior to start to establish fit for outpatient level and individualize treatment goals. Led by: Symone Bennett, LMHC & Nicki Roth, LICSW
DBT is an evidence-based therapy, proven to be effective in decreasing anxiety, depression, self harm behaviors, suicidality, and improving self esteem and healthy relationships. If your teen is struggling with any of the following, DBT can help: anger management, depression, anxiety/panic, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, excessive worrying, negative judgments of self, impulsivity, emotion regulation, attention problems, relationship problems (peers and family). For more information on fees and group schedules, please visit www.centerforfamilyempowerment.com for more information.
DBT is an evidence-based therapy, proven to be effective in decreasing anxiety, depression, self harm behaviors, suicidality, and improving self esteem and healthy relationships. If your teen is struggling with any of the following, DBT can help: anger management, depression, anxiety/panic, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, excessive worrying, negative judgments of self, impulsivity, emotion regulation, attention problems, relationship problems (peers and family). For more information on fees and group schedules, please visit www.centerforfamilyempowerment.com for more information.
Adults (18+). Hybrid Format (in-person or virtually, to enhance accessibility). Maximum of 8 members. Runs on a 12 weeks/90mins; New members may join at the start of a new module during the cycle. This structured group focuses on providing members with a comfortable environment in which to learn the DBT skills from the modules of: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Groups include experiential skills and activities, as well as home practice with an accompanying workbook.
Adults (18+). Hybrid Format (in-person or virtually, to enhance accessibility). Maximum of 8 members. Runs on a 12 weeks/90mins; New members may join at the start of a new module during the cycle. This structured group focuses on providing members with a comfortable environment in which to learn the DBT skills from the modules of: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Groups include experiential skills and activities, as well as home practice with an accompanying workbook.
High School Aged Group; Runs September 2024 through the academic year. Groups provide a safe environment to learn, discuss and practice each of the skills within the four modules of DBT (Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness). Members can expect an engaging environment and accompanying workbook to personalize their learnings and get the most from their group experience.
High School Aged Group; Runs September 2024 through the academic year. Groups provide a safe environment to learn, discuss and practice each of the skills within the four modules of DBT (Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness). Members can expect an engaging environment and accompanying workbook to personalize their learnings and get the most from their group experience.
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Participants will learn essential skills to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, navigate interpersonal relationships effectively and to incorporate mindfulness practice into their lives. This 14 week-group is structured like a workshop in which participants learn from instruction and skills practice in between sessions to gain mastery. Prior to starting the group, members will have a 60 min individual intake session with Dr. Blanchard to identify behaviors/issues and to work on individualized goals. The group starts on August 28th, 2025 from 12- 1:15 PM. This is a self-paid group. For more information check my website dryanina.blanchard.com
Next DBT skills group starts on August 28th, 2025
Participants will learn essential skills to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, navigate interpersonal relationships effectively and to incorporate mindfulness practice into their lives. This 14 week-group is structured like a workshop in which participants learn from instruction and skills practice in between sessions to gain mastery. Prior to starting the group, members will have a 60 min individual intake session with Dr. Blanchard to identify behaviors/issues and to work on individualized goals. The group starts on August 28th, 2025 from 12- 1:15 PM. This is a self-paid group. For more information check my website dryanina.blanchard.com
Teen DBT skills group NOW ENROLLING. Does your teen: Cry often or isolate from friends and family? Explode when they can't control their emotions? Feel bad about themselves? Bad enough to hurt themselves? Have you walking on eggshells, afraid of when the next fight will be? Our DBT group can help your child: Learn concrete skills to cope and enjoy the good in their lives again. Feel better about themselves. Take back control of their emotions. Improve relationships. Safely put the pain in the past and look forward to the future. Group focuses on mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness skills, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation.
I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy ( DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), play therapy and mindfulness-based interventions tailored to each individual's unique needs.
Teen DBT skills group NOW ENROLLING. Does your teen: Cry often or isolate from friends and family? Explode when they can't control their emotions? Feel bad about themselves? Bad enough to hurt themselves? Have you walking on eggshells, afraid of when the next fight will be? Our DBT group can help your child: Learn concrete skills to cope and enjoy the good in their lives again. Feel better about themselves. Take back control of their emotions. Improve relationships. Safely put the pain in the past and look forward to the future. Group focuses on mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness skills, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation.
Summer Online Therapy Group for College Students with Disordered Eating/Exercise (Must be in Massachusetts. Group will meet for six weeks. Starts week of the 26th. Specific date and time to be determined.)
Summer Online Therapy Group for College Students with Disordered Eating/Exercise (Must be in Massachusetts. Group will meet for six weeks. Starts week of the 26th. Specific date and time to be determined.)
The DBT Group is intended to help adults (ages 18 yrs or older) practice mindfulness, increase assertive communication skills, strengthen emotion regulation, and learn new distress tolerance skills to help manage emotions more effectively. Working on these skills in a co-ed group setting gives adults the opportunity to practice hands-on DBT skills with their own personal life experiences, while doing so in a safe and therapeutic setting. Currently 4 co-ed DBT groups running at BAMHA on different days and times.
Hosted by Brighton-Allston Mental Health Association
Treatment Center, LICSW, LMHC, MA
Group meets in Brighton, MA 02135
The DBT Group is intended to help adults (ages 18 yrs or older) practice mindfulness, increase assertive communication skills, strengthen emotion regulation, and learn new distress tolerance skills to help manage emotions more effectively. Working on these skills in a co-ed group setting gives adults the opportunity to practice hands-on DBT skills with their own personal life experiences, while doing so in a safe and therapeutic setting. Currently 4 co-ed DBT groups running at BAMHA on different days and times.
The Parent Coaching Skills Group is a 90-minute, weekly group designed to provide parents with skills to be used in parent coaching sessions and in life. The Parent Coaching Group will help you to learn new skills and how to apply them with the support and feedback of group leaders and other parents each week. This group will take you past learning skills, and into how to apply them to your situation and family.
We use Dialectical Behavior Therapy an evidence based treatment proven to be effective in helping to respond to emotional and behavioral issues.
The Parent Coaching Skills Group is a 90-minute, weekly group designed to provide parents with skills to be used in parent coaching sessions and in life. The Parent Coaching Group will help you to learn new skills and how to apply them with the support and feedback of group leaders and other parents each week. This group will take you past learning skills, and into how to apply them to your situation and family.
"Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amidst the storm..." For adults who want to gain mastery in Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills to achieve peak performance in all areas of your life. Highly structured, with weekly handouts, worksheets and gentle goal setting. Private-pay, but if you have a PPO/Out of Network insurance benefit program you can use that benefit for this group. VIRTUAL group (on Zoom), Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00 PM EST. From 6-10 students per group. Learn more at www.lisawessan.com
Hosted by Lisa Wessan Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CLYL, RM
Group meets in Westford, MA 01886
"Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amidst the storm..." For adults who want to gain mastery in Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills to achieve peak performance in all areas of your life. Highly structured, with weekly handouts, worksheets and gentle goal setting. Private-pay, but if you have a PPO/Out of Network insurance benefit program you can use that benefit for this group. VIRTUAL group (on Zoom), Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00 PM EST. From 6-10 students per group. Learn more at www.lisawessan.com
Supporting a child with intense emotions presents unique opportunities & challenges. While these children can be exceptionally compassionate and persistent; they may also struggle with anxiety, physical and verbal outbursts, impulsivity, poor self-esteem, or even suicidality and self-harm. Effective parenting requires supporting the child's identification and understanding of their emotions; while using behavioral tools to coach and incentivize positive coping behaviors, and suppress/interrupt problem behaviors. In this 16-week course, caregivers will learn skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children to do just that. This course may be taken alone or with full DBT-C treatment.
Supporting a child with intense emotions presents unique opportunities & challenges. While these children can be exceptionally compassionate and persistent; they may also struggle with anxiety, physical and verbal outbursts, impulsivity, poor self-esteem, or even suicidality and self-harm. Effective parenting requires supporting the child's identification and understanding of their emotions; while using behavioral tools to coach and incentivize positive coping behaviors, and suppress/interrupt problem behaviors. In this 16-week course, caregivers will learn skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children to do just that. This course may be taken alone or with full DBT-C treatment.
In-person and virtual groups available.
Hosted by Inspired
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, DBTC, LMHC
Group meets in Hanover, MA 02339
In-person and virtual groups available.
Thursday Online Standard Adult DBT Skills Group is led weekly by PSYCHe’s Owner and DBT Linehan Board Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist™, Stephanie Vaughn, Psy.D. Each group lasts 90 minutes, once a week on Thursdays (5:30-7:00pm EST/ 4:30-6:00 CST). Groups cover specific skills to increase mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Also covers skills to assist with issues related to over-controlled temperaments. Groups are like a class, not therapy. Enrollment is open now! *Please note all our services are out-of-network.
Providing therapy and DBT & RO- DBT Skills Group sessions since 2014.
Thursday Online Standard Adult DBT Skills Group is led weekly by PSYCHe’s Owner and DBT Linehan Board Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist™, Stephanie Vaughn, Psy.D. Each group lasts 90 minutes, once a week on Thursdays (5:30-7:00pm EST/ 4:30-6:00 CST). Groups cover specific skills to increase mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Also covers skills to assist with issues related to over-controlled temperaments. Groups are like a class, not therapy. Enrollment is open now! *Please note all our services are out-of-network.
DBT is a specialized treatment protocol that addresses problematic behaviors that individuals have developed to cope with overwhelming emotions. Some of these behaviors may be self-injury, suicidal thoughts/behaviors, substance use, sudden and intense anger, and difficulty in relationships. DBT combines unconditional validation of an individual's emotional experience while teaching concrete strategies to manage intense emotions effectively and build "a life worth living." Our full DBT programs include DBT Skills Groups, DBT Individual Therapy, Skills Coaching for Parents, and in-the-moment coaching. We also accept referrals for our DBT Skills Group as adjunct to traditional therapy.
Hosted by Castlebrook Counseling Services, Inc.
Treatment Center, LICSW
Group meets in Westborough, MA 01581
We also provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy to treat Borderline Personality Disorder, amongst other diagnoses.
DBT is a specialized treatment protocol that addresses problematic behaviors that individuals have developed to cope with overwhelming emotions. Some of these behaviors may be self-injury, suicidal thoughts/behaviors, substance use, sudden and intense anger, and difficulty in relationships. DBT combines unconditional validation of an individual's emotional experience while teaching concrete strategies to manage intense emotions effectively and build "a life worth living." Our full DBT programs include DBT Skills Groups, DBT Individual Therapy, Skills Coaching for Parents, and in-the-moment coaching. We also accept referrals for our DBT Skills Group as adjunct to traditional therapy.
Our DBT groups meet for 90 minutes/week for six weeks. Each week focuses on education around DBT skills and practical ways to integrate them into your life. Participants should expect a little bit of homework and should be able to commit to the full six week session. All group participants must have an ongoing relationship with an outpatient provider or other mental health professional.
I often use DBT when I want to offer skill-based work, however I also use emotion-focused strategies to understand how your experiences have had an impact on you in the past, are currently impacting you, and might impact you in the future.
Our DBT groups meet for 90 minutes/week for six weeks. Each week focuses on education around DBT skills and practical ways to integrate them into your life. Participants should expect a little bit of homework and should be able to commit to the full six week session. All group participants must have an ongoing relationship with an outpatient provider or other mental health professional.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Support Groups
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.