Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Skills Group

 

What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)?

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) was developed by Marsha Linehan. It is an effective and empirically supported therapy that emphasizes teaching skills that will help in coping with significant mental health concerns. DBT consists of a combination of weekly individual psychotherapy and group skills training.

MAP BHC has been certified by the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services as an adherent, standard DBT program. Our certified DBT program includes all of the components of treatment included in DBT:

  • Weekly Individual Therapy

  • Weekly Skills Training Group

  • A DBT consultation team of committed and trained DBT therapists

Group Details

Time: Weekly on Tuesdays from 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Location: In-Person at MAP Behavioral Health Center
Facilitators: Paige Benson and Grace Pegel

In addition to the skills group, you will be paired with an individual therapist from our DBT team

What To Expect

Weekly one hour individual psychotherapy sessions with a DBT provider
Weekly two hour skills group
Covering a wide range of skills and topics such as:

  • Mindfulness skills

  • Interpersonal effectiveness skills

  • Emotional regulation skills

  • Distress tolerance skills