Learn DBT skills in a supportive group of kind people.
“Through the DBT for Life small classes you have the opportunity to access DBT Skills in a warm, supportive environment, transforming your emotional sensitivity into a Superpower! I would love to guide you on this incredible journey.”
—Diana Partington
Weekly LIVE Online Classes
Small format Adult DBT Groups are offered year round for clients wanting to learn DBT skills in a warm, supportive environment with a maximum of 12 groups members. We meet WEEKLY for 90 minutes to laugh, learn and grow together.
Choose a Class time that fits your SCHEDULE
Wednesdays
12pm-1:30pm central time (Join Now)
6:30-8pm central time (Join Now)
Cost
Fees: Weekly DBT Skills Groups cost $350 per month (includes an average of 4 classes per month as well as workshops and all the benefits of the DBT for Life Community), plus a one time $190 fee for the one hour intake (sliding scale available for the intake)
12 to 15 month intensive weekly program—your commitment is just month to month.
GOALS
The goal of this class is to help you learn DBT skills and free you from “unskillful” coping strategies such as suicide, self-harm, drugs and other strategies that have negative and often dangerous side effects. DBT skills will transform your life, the way you think and behave to help you build a meaningful life that you love. This is a depth learning program. Each week you will learn one of over a hundred skills. You’ll receive positive reinforcement for embracing DBT skills. This is the evidence-based approach to integrating DBT skills to truly change your life.
Diana will help you feel comfortable
Each LIVE class is led by Diana Partington, author of DBT for Life: Skills to transform the way you live. You will meet with Diana for an individual session before starting group ($190). This is an opportunity to build rapport and feel even more supported when you come to your first group. Lots of people feel nervous about their first DBT group, but Diana will guide you to help you feel safe and welcomed.
What is Class like?
DBT Skills Class begins with a brief guided meditation. Often members have an opportunity to share stories of their skills use and review homework. Then we transition to introducing new skills. The focus of group is learning and effectively using the full array of DBT skills through engaging lectures, lively group discussion, occasional brief videos and reading assignments. Diana teaches using two books: DBT for Life: Skills to transform the way you live by Diana Partington and DBT Skills training handouts and worksheets by Dr. Marsha Linehan. You will need to purchase both books for the course. For examples of group curriculum for 8 DBT groups, click here.
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Details and Requirements to start DBT Group
Text Diana at (615) 775-3956 to schedule a brief phone consultation, so we can discuss how DBT Skills training can help you.
All clients must have an individual therapist to participate in DBT skills class. Participation in DBT skills training class is not a replacement for therapy. It is meant to supplement your therapy.
All participants are 18 years and older.
ALL GROUPS ARE OFFERED ONLINE thru Zoom
Participants are welcomed from all over the world (as long as you have a licensed therapist in your area for individual therapy)
Payment accepted via Venmo or Paypal or Credit Card.
DBT for Life does not accept insurance, however, we can provide you with a “Superbill” to submit to your insurance for “Out of Network reimbursement”.
