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Struggling to learn the skills to cope?

Are you struggling with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or self-destructive behaviours? Dialectical Behaviour Therapy groups could be the support you’re looking for.

What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)?  It is an evidence-based treatment that helps people manage overwhelming emotions, improve relationships, and develop effective coping skills. Originally designed for people with Borderline Personality Disorder, DBT has shown to be effective for a range of mental health concerns.

Our DBT Groups Our structured, supportive DBT groups provide a safe environment to learn and practice essential life skills. Over the course of 10 weeks, you’ll learn:

  • Mindfulness: Stay present and manage difficult thoughts
  • Distress Tolerance: Cope with crisis situations without making things worse
  • Emotion Regulation: Understand and manage intense emotions
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness: Improve relationships and assert your needs

Why Choose Group Therapy?

  • Focus on Learning skills
  • Learn from others’ experiences and insights
  • Practice new skills in a supportive environment
  • Reduce feelings of isolation and shame
  • Cost-effective compared to individual therapy

 

Our Approach 

Led by experienced, qualified psychologists, our groups balance education, skills practice, and group discussion. We foster a non-judgmental, validating environment where you can grow and heal.

Is DBT Right for You? DBT can be particularly helpful if you experience:

  • Intense, unstable emotions
  • Impulsive behaviours
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Self-harm or suicidal thoughts
  • Feelings of emptiness or identity confusion

Next Steps Join our information session to learn more about DBT and whether it’s right for you. Our friendly team is here to answer your questions and guide you through the  process.

Take a step towards building a life worth living. Contact us today to learn more about our DBT groups and how they can support your journey to wellbeing.

Helpful Advice:

Here are 5 DBT skills that people can start practising before their group therapy begins:

  1. Mindfulness: ‘Observe and Describe’ Take a few minutes each day to observe your surroundings without judgement. Notice what you see, hear, smell, and feel. Then, practise describing these observations in a factual way, without interpreting or evaluating them.
  2. Distress Tolerance: ‘TIPP’ Skills When feeling overwhelmed, try the TIPP technique: T – Temperature (splash cold water on your face) I – Intense exercise (do jumping jacks or run on the spot) P – Paced breathing (slow your breathing) P – Progressive muscle relaxation (tense and relax your muscles)
  3. Emotion Regulation: ‘Check the Facts’ When experiencing a strong emotion, pause and ask yourself: • What is the emotion? • What event triggered the emotion? • What are my interpretations or thoughts about the event? • Am I making assumptions or jumping to conclusions?
  4. Interpersonal Effectiveness: ‘GIVE’ Skill When interacting with others, remember GIVE: G – (be) Gentle I – (act) Interested V – Validate E – (use an) Easy manner
  5. Wise Mind: Balancing Emotion and Reason Before making decisions, try to access your ‘Wise Mind’ – the balance between your emotional mind and rational mind. Take a moment to consider both your feelings and the facts before choosing how to respond.

 

These skills take practice. Start with small, consistent efforts, and be patient with yourself as you learn. These exercises can provide a helpful foundation before your DBT group begins, but they’re not a substitute for comprehensive DBT treatment.