Online DBT Skills Group 
DBT Skills Group helps individuals gain control over intense emotions. Stop letting your emotions control your daily life. Gain 100% confidence in who you are and how you think and feel. Practice behaviors to move towards your goals, even when ...
Hosted by Counseling for Young Adults
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19106
DBT Skills Group helps individuals gain control over intense emotions. Stop letting your emotions control your daily life. Gain 100% confidence in who you are and how you think and feel. Practice behaviors to move towards your goals, even when ...
DBT Skills group for Adults September -Nov 2023 
This group will focus on emotional regulation skills based off of Dialetical Behavior Therapy Techniques Eligible Participants include adults 18+ and out of high school. The focus of the group is managing “Big Feelings” so the feelings don’t manage them. ...
Hosted by Karen Mummau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Petersburg, PA 17520
This group will focus on emotional regulation skills based off of Dialetical Behavior Therapy Techniques Eligible Participants include adults 18+ and out of high school. The focus of the group is managing “Big Feelings” so the feelings don’t manage them. ...
College Student Survivor Support Group 
This is an open support group for any college student over the age of 18 who has experienced sexual violence, including sexual assault or harassment. In this space, participants will share thoughts, feelings, and build community with those who have ...
Hosted by Susie J. Balcom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15211
This is an open support group for any college student over the age of 18 who has experienced sexual violence, including sexual assault or harassment. In this space, participants will share thoughts, feelings, and build community with those who have ...
DBT Skills Group For Adults (Ages 18+) 
Join our 24-week virtual DBT Skills Group for Adults on Zoom, ideal if DBT therapy has been recommended to you. Covering Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Mindfulness, it's led by mental health professionals with extensive training in Full ...
Hosted by Lauren Levy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19102
Join our 24-week virtual DBT Skills Group for Adults on Zoom, ideal if DBT therapy has been recommended to you. Covering Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Mindfulness, it's led by mental health professionals with extensive training in Full ...
DBT Skills Training Group 
An Adherent, virtual DBT Skills Training Group for Adults in Pennsylvania. Group members will be taught the four modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Mindfulness Skills, Distress Tolerance Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, and Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills. All group sessions will be ...
Hosted by Meredith R. Munro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19121
An Adherent, virtual DBT Skills Training Group for Adults in Pennsylvania. Group members will be taught the four modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Mindfulness Skills, Distress Tolerance Skills, Emotion Regulation Skills, and Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills. All group sessions will be ...
Adult DBT Skills Group 
**Not taking waitlist applications at this time** Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment method that helps individuals cope with stress, manage intense emotions, decrease impulsive behaviors, and increase positive interpersonal interactions. DBT core skills training consists of 4 ...
Hosted by Brecken Hart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15232
**Not taking waitlist applications at this time** Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment method that helps individuals cope with stress, manage intense emotions, decrease impulsive behaviors, and increase positive interpersonal interactions. DBT core skills training consists of 4 ...
Teen Processing Group 
Are you a teenager? Or have a teenager struggling to regulate their emotions? This group is designed to support teens in exploring their emotions and learning how to regulate them. We will explore stressors and how to better manage them ...
Hosted by Eva Light
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Are you a teenager? Or have a teenager struggling to regulate their emotions? This group is designed to support teens in exploring their emotions and learning how to regulate them. We will explore stressors and how to better manage them ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy- Skills Training Only 
DBT Skills Training Only is a standalone option for those interested in learning DBT skills who do not meet the requirements for the comprehensive program. You may benefit from this option if you are currently seeing a mental health provider ...
Hosted by Center for Integrated Behavioral Health
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bethlehem, PA 18018
DBT Skills Training Only is a standalone option for those interested in learning DBT skills who do not meet the requirements for the comprehensive program. You may benefit from this option if you are currently seeing a mental health provider ...
Dialectic Behavior Therapy 
The Adolescent/Young Adult DBT Group uses a psychosocial skills training model designed to assist youth in developing coping skills for daily living. Modules include Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Skills. Call Dr Robison for a consultation.
Hosted by Suzanne Robison
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, CCDP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lansdale, PA 19446
The Adolescent/Young Adult DBT Group uses a psychosocial skills training model designed to assist youth in developing coping skills for daily living. Modules include Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Skills. Call Dr Robison for a consultation.
Multi-Family Adolescent DBT Skills Group 
Multi-Family Adolescent DBT combines cognitive behavioral interventions with mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches to help teens who have difficulty controlling their emotions and behaviors. It is critical that our struggling young people learn new skills to manage their emotions and behaviors ...
Multi-Family Adolescent DBT combines cognitive behavioral interventions with mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches to help teens who have difficulty controlling their emotions and behaviors. It is critical that our struggling young people learn new skills to manage their emotions and behaviors ...
DBT Skills Group for Teens | OCT 2023 | Virtual 
Seeing your teen struggle with extreme emotions and impulsive actions is incredibly difficult. You feel like you’re walking on eggshells, fearing any trigger could result in harmful behavior. That's where DBT Therapy can help. Our evidence-based program is scientifically proven ...
Hosted by Oriana Kramer Almquist
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Douglassville, PA 19518
Seeing your teen struggle with extreme emotions and impulsive actions is incredibly difficult. You feel like you’re walking on eggshells, fearing any trigger could result in harmful behavior. That's where DBT Therapy can help. Our evidence-based program is scientifically proven ...
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors Group (BFRB) 
BFRB is a general term for a group of related disorders that includes hair pulling (trichotillomania), skin picking (dermatillomania), and other, less-recognized behaviors like nail biting and cheek biting, etc. These behaviors are not habits or tics; rather, they are ...
Hosted by Yannette M Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, BC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Meadville, PA 16335
BFRB is a general term for a group of related disorders that includes hair pulling (trichotillomania), skin picking (dermatillomania), and other, less-recognized behaviors like nail biting and cheek biting, etc. These behaviors are not habits or tics; rather, they are ...
Teen DBT Skills Group 
*This group is not currently being run due to COVID-19* Is your teen struggling with depression, anxiety, self-harm behaviors, mood instability, or low self-esteem? Have other forms of treatment failed to truly help? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has been proven ...
Hosted by Life Balance Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CDBT, CCATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Erie, PA 16505
*This group is not currently being run due to COVID-19* Is your teen struggling with depression, anxiety, self-harm behaviors, mood instability, or low self-esteem? Have other forms of treatment failed to truly help? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has been proven ...
Tues/PM Adult DBT Skills 
The DBT Skills Group meets virtually every week and participants must attend for a 6-month period of time in order to fully grasp the skills being offered. Participants are also expected to be seeing an individual therapist weekly while in ...
Hosted by DBT Center of Media
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPhil, LPC, LBC-DBT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Media, PA 19063
The DBT Skills Group meets virtually every week and participants must attend for a 6-month period of time in order to fully grasp the skills being offered. Participants are also expected to be seeing an individual therapist weekly while in ...
Creating Connection 
An interpersonal process group for adult individuals living with dissociative disorders related to CPTSD
Hosted by Brandi Gurcak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pittsburgh, PA 15206
An interpersonal process group for adult individuals living with dissociative disorders related to CPTSD
Healing Techniques: DBT Women's Group 
In this 15 week psychoeducational group, you will learn the foundational principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that can help you regulate emotions and become more effective in your behavior and interactions with others. Learning practical skills along 4 areas: ...
Hosted by Advanced Counseling and Research Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC-FL, CCMHC, CCTP, CT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lancaster, PA 17603
In this 15 week psychoeducational group, you will learn the foundational principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that can help you regulate emotions and become more effective in your behavior and interactions with others. Learning practical skills along 4 areas: ...
DBT Skills Group for Teens | OCT 2023 | Virtual 
Seeing your teen struggle with extreme emotions and impulsive actions is incredibly difficult. You feel like you’re walking on eggshells, fearing any trigger could result in harmful behavior. That's where DBT Therapy can help. Our evidence-based program is scientifically proven ...
Hosted by Hannah Griffin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Audubon, PA 19403
Seeing your teen struggle with extreme emotions and impulsive actions is incredibly difficult. You feel like you’re walking on eggshells, fearing any trigger could result in harmful behavior. That's where DBT Therapy can help. Our evidence-based program is scientifically proven ...
Adult DBT Skills Group 
DBT Skills Group covers 4 Modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Groups are one hour weekly covering a six month duration and free for current clients of Bread and Roses Therapy.
Hosted by 'aloe' Sarah Michelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19123
DBT Skills Group covers 4 Modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Groups are one hour weekly covering a six month duration and free for current clients of Bread and Roses Therapy.
Young Adult DBT Skills Group (ages 18-23)
Our Young Adult DBT Skills group is designed to improve the functioning of young adults who struggle with cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dysregulation- difficulty managing thoughts, feelings, and urges.
Our Young Adult DBT Skills group is designed to improve the functioning of young adults who struggle with cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dysregulation- difficulty managing thoughts, feelings, and urges.
Women's Trauma Support Group - Spring 2024 
This group is designed to provide both psychoeducation surrounding trauma and allow group members to process their experiences in a safe manner while creating connectivity in the community and move towards healing. The group is being offered virtually only at ...
Hosted by Kristine M. Dolce
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Philadelphia, PA 19118
This group is designed to provide both psychoeducation surrounding trauma and allow group members to process their experiences in a safe manner while creating connectivity in the community and move towards healing. The group is being offered virtually only at ...
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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.