What is DBT?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a research-backed form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for teens and adults who experience significant trouble managing their emotions, thoughts and behaviors.
Who can benefit from DBT skills acquisition?
DBT can support teens ages 12-16 who struggle with issues including:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Disruptive behaviors
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Conflict with family members or peers
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Outbursts of anger
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Poor coping skills
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Suicidal ideation
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Self harm
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Drug or alcohol abuse
Group Schedule
Schedule: Mondays at 5:30 pm in-person, or Tuesdays at 6 pm virtually, for teens 12-16, there will be an in-person group and virtual group on different afternoons, starting in January. Specific dates/times to come, in part based on participants' availability and preference.
- Week 1: Orientation and Mindfulness
- Week 2: Mindfulness
- Week 3: Distress Tolerance Skills
- Week 4: Distress Tolerance Skills
- Week 5: Parent Session
- Week 6: Distress Tolerance Skills
- Week 7: Emotion Regulation Skills
- Week 8: Emotion Regulation Skills
- Week 9: Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
- Week 10: Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
Group Leader: Mohini Bhargava, LCSW
10 virtual sessions, including one Parent session that will be determined based on parent schedules.
Up to 6 participants per group.
Intake: An abbreviated intake is required prior to the start of the group for all new MPG patients. The 30-minute intake with the teen's parent(s) is needed to assess the current level of functioning, at-risk symptomology, and group appropriateness. For Early Bird Pricing, the intake fee is waived
Pricing: $150 per session, $1,350 total, to be paid in full prior to the group start. For Early Bird Pricing, the intake fee is waived.
- 50% deposit due to reserve spot
- The fee for the abbreviated intake is $200 paid upfront
- Intake fee is waived for current MPG patients