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.
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.
Becoming aware of the present moment without judgment.
Getting through a crisis situation without making things worse, while at the same time accepting reality as it is.
Understanding and reducing vulnerability to emotional responses while at the same time changing unwanted emotions.
Maintaining relationships, while increasing self-respect to get personal objectives met.
Participants receive a copy workbook of the DBT Skills Training workbook at the start of the course.
Celebrating success is an essential part of DBT Skills training.
All DBT Skills Training sessions are online in a secure virtual training room.
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.
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.
La Ronge
Saskatoon
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In general, STG Health Services can provide services through video conferencing anywhere in Saskatchewan, as long as a broadband highspeed Internet connection is available.
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.
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