Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
DBT Skills Training
Learn How to Go for a Life Worth Living
DBT Skills Training for Adults (Group)
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is a treatment developed by psychologist, Marsha Linehan. This therapy has been designed specifically to help clients cope with difficulties such as regulating intense emotions, anger, impulsiveness, among other problem behaviours. Much of what you will learn during DBT is ways in which you can manage and maintain a more positive outlook on life despite overwhelming circumstances.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy consists of two components: individual therapy and DBT Skill Training. During DBT Skills Training, participants learn skills that are essential for living a life worth living. These skills are applied to the participant’s own situation during individual therapy.
DBT Skills Training helps individuals experiencing a wide range of behavioral and emotional difficulties learn to identify and change negative thought and behavior patterns.
Skills training groups are held weekly in eight-week blocks. Each eight-week block includes the Mindfulness module (2 weeks) and one of the following modules: Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, or Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Clients commit to for one full eight-week block. When they complete three consecutive eight-week blocks, they received intense skills training comparable to the standard 24-week comprehensive DBT skills training program as developed by Marsha Linehan.
Applying the skills learned in the DBT Skills training requires ongoing therapy while participants attend their DBT Skills Training group. Individual therapy with a therapist at least once per month is therefore required.
- 8 Weeks per Block
- Creating a Community of Care
- Build Success Together
- Highly Engaging Group Sessions
Materials & Requirements
The DBT Skills training includes worksheets, reflection exercises, as well as role-play activities and short presentations. Each session is between 90 to 120 minutes. Attendance to all sessions within one block is required for treatment success.
DBT Skills Training Topics
Registration & Participation Fee
After completing an intake session consisting of our DBT Intake Assessment, participants register for attendance per month. Clients are placed in a cohort of a maximum of 12 group participants. Payment in full prior to the first session. Payment plans are available.
Non-Insured Health Benefits
The DBT Skills training is eligible to be covered as group counselling for Indigenous clients. Prior approval is required.
Pre-Registration for the DBT Skills Group Counselling is now open. Please complete the form below and one of the STG Professionals will contact you as soon as possible.
Most private insurance companies will reimburse clients for psychological therapy sessions. It is the responsibility of the client to know what their insurance coverage policies provide. Receipts are provided for both insurance and tax purposes.
Areas served
La Ronge
Saskatoon
Regina
and Greater Saskatchewan
In general, STG Health Services can provide services through video conferencing anywhere in Saskatchewan, as long as a broadband highspeed Internet connection is available.
Quality Learning Starts with Dedicated Support
DBT Facilitators at STG Health Services Inc. have completed DBT training at a recognized training institute and have extensive experience in counselling, coaching and consultation.
