Dialectical Behavior Therapy
DBT was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, however, research shows that DBT has also been used successfully to treat people experiencing anxiety, depression, bulimia, binge-eating, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic-stress disorder, and substance abuse.
"The support and insight I gained from this group is incomparable."
Client Testimonial from Brittany
DBT skills groups at New Beginnings incorporate somatic awareness into the curriculum and encourage participants to learn and practice skills alongside others, share their experiences, and provide mutual support.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides clients with new skills to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in relationships. DBT specifically focuses on providing therapeutic skills in four key areas:
- Mindfulness
Focuses on improving an individual’s ability to accept and be present in the moment
- Distress Tolerance
Geared toward increasing a person’s tolerance of negative emotion, rather than trying to escape from it
- Emotional Regulation
Covers strategies to manage and change intense emotions that are causing problems in a person’s life
- Interpersonal Effectiveness
Consists of techniques that allow a person to communicate with others in a way that is assertive, maintains self-respect, and strengthens relationships
DBTeen Group
A group designed for ages 12-17
Young Adult
A DBT teen group for young adults, ages 18-22
Adult Group
Currently offered through HIPPA compliant video conferencing.
Rainbow Group
A DBT Adult group specifically designed for LGBTQ+ people
Rainbow Teen
A DBT teen group specifically designed for LGBTQ+ people, Ages 12-17
