DBT SKILLS GROUP

Teenagers ages 13-18 who are dealing with depression, anxiety, acting out behaviors, who would like to feel better and be more in control of their emotions.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a core component of DBT work and teaches teens to be present and aware in the moment. Teens are taught radical acceptance an offshoot of mindfulness and teaches a teen to fully accept what is or has happened in life.

Distress Tolerance

Distress tolerance is an emerging construct in psychology that teaches teen to withstand negative or distressing situations in a healthy way.

Emotional Regulation

For those who struggle with emotion dysregulation, emotions can frequently be very intense, which means they change often. Emotions drive behavior, especially with teens. DBT teachings teens how to regulate and recognizing these emotions, validating them, and accepting them as real and meaningful.

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Goals of interpersonal effectiveness include getting people to meet your needs, getting them to do those things you want them to do, and to get others to take your opinions seriously. Teens will learn to strengthen current relationships, build new and satisfying relationships, and end those relationships that are unhealthy or toxic.

DBT Curriculum Modules

Who Benefits ?

  • Teenagers age 13-18

  • Intense moods or often fluctuating moods

    Difficulty expressing feelings in effective ways

    Easily angered/irritated

    Overly sensitive

    Engaging in problematic behaviors

  • Dr. Conner will perform an initial evaluation assessment with your child. Once your child has been deemed appropriate for the group you will receive notification personally from Dr. Conner.

  • Each session is 90 minutes and will last for a total of 10 weeks.

  • Yes, by agreeing to make full payment for the entire curriculum you will receive a discount of $200.00!

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Investment for DBT Skills Group Sessions

Initial Individual evaluation for group members $150

$120 per group session

Discounted rate offered for payment in full for the five skill modules curriculum: $1000.00

The results

Why Choose Palm Beach Healing Institute?

Dr. Conner is a sole clinician with a passion and commitment to helping your child and family heal. In addition to DBT Skills group, you may choose to work with Dr. Conner for adjunctive work, like family therapy, parenting support, or individual therapy.