Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) was designed for individuals with borderline personality disorder and is useful for patients requiring assistance with suicidality and self-harm. The program is also beneficial to individuals with complex mental health issues and/or difficulties managing intense and volatile emotions. The program focuses on four key topics; mindfulness (being in the present moment), distress tolerance (coping with crises and overwhelming feelings), emotional regulation (the balancing of emotions) and interpersonal effectiveness (relationship skills).
Who might benefit: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is designed for patients requiring assistance with emotion dysregulation, problematic interpersonal relationships and suicidality and self-harm;
Entry requirements: Entry to the program requires assessment with a DBT group facilitator;
Duration: Minimum 6 months commitment is required;
When: Mondays & Wednesdays OR Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00am-2:15pm
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Young Adults
This DBT program focuses on the above difficulties as they relate to the unique difficulties experienced by young adults. This includes content related to alcohol and drug use, sexual behaviour, developing structure and routine after schooling, developing independence, tertiary study and developing healthy friendships and relationships;
Who might benefit: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is designed for patients requiring assistance with emotion dysregulation, problematic interpersonal relationships and suicidality and self-harm;
Entry requirements: Open to young adults up to the age of approximately 25. Entry to the program requires assessment with a DBT group facilitator;
Duration: Minimum 6 months commitment is required but it is recommended to plan for attendance for 6-12 months;
When: Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00am-2:15pm