Our DBT Support Persons Group is designed to help family members and significant others of
individuals who are enrolled in or have previously been in a DBT program. Through this group,
you will learn how you can best support your loved one in their DBT treatment. You will also
learn strategies to address challenging situations that arise.
Each group will consist of a teaching component, group discussion, and homework review. Your
understanding of the DBT skills will be strengthened as you implement the skills into your own
daily life. You will learn skills from the four modules of DBT: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation,
Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Distress Tolerance.
Topics covered include:
biosocial theory and general DBT information
mindfulness
validation
dialectics
how to manage a crisis and not make it worse
how to assert yourself
behavior change and managing behaviors
how to name and regulate emotions
The typical course of the class is 10 weeks. The cost is $65 per family, which includes up to 2
people. We ask that each family purchase our DBT skill binder (a one-time $10 purchase) so
that you can have access to the skills worksheets and information.