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DBT Group at GHC-SCW

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group

Managing emotions is hard to do, and we all experience an array of overwhelming feelings in our day-to-day lives. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an approach that can be used to recognize and sit with overwhelming emotions, making them much more manageable. By learning to control reactions, you will gain confidence in navigating your everyday life. The purpose of this group is to help adults successfully manage stressful situations and emotions.

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What to Expect in the DBT Group

GHC-SCW’s DBT Group is a 10-week program designed to help adults manage overwhelming emotions and navigate stressful situations using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques.

Participants meet weekly to learn and practice skills that promote emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and improved interpersonal effectiveness. The group focuses on helping individuals gain greater control over their reactions, leading to more balanced and empowered decision-making in daily life.

You must meet the following requirements to be eligible:
1. Currently seeing a GHC-SCW behavioral health provider
2. Participants must be 18 or older and out of high school
3. No hospitalizations within the past 90 days
4. Have access to GHCMyChart and be available to meet virtually

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DBT Therapy Group for Teens

At GHC-SCW, we also offer a teen DBT group therapy. Through practical skill building such as distress tolerance, emotional regulation, mindfulness and interpersonal connections, participants will learn how to manage intense emotions, sit with anxiety and self-soothe.

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What to Expect in the Teen DBT Group

GHC-SCW’s DBT Teen Group is a 6-week, in-person program where participants will learn skills that promote emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and improved interpersonal effectiveness.

Eligibility:

  1. Participants must be age 14-18, entering 9th grade in the fall or still in high school
  2. Must have an individual therapist
  3. Must have an active GHCMyChart account
  4. A parent/guardian must be present at the first session to sign any and all necessary paperwork
  5. A parent/guardian must remain onsite for the duration of each session in case of emergency
    1. If a participant is driving themselves to group, a request for a parent/legal guardian for GHC-SCW to
      provide care to their minor child between ages 12-17 in their absence form must be signed and on file.
  6. A Release of Information to communicate with participants individual therapist must be signed and on file
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How to Register for the DBT Group or Teen DBT Group

For patients who would like more information on the DBT Group, please contact the facilitator, Kristine Schmitt, LPC, at (608) 441-3290, and ask for a DBT prescreening call. Kristine will provide you with more information via GHCMyChart.

For patients who would like more information on the DBT Teen Group, please contact the facilitator, Kristine Schmitt, LPC, at (608) 441-3290, and ask for teen DBT information.

Insurance Providers Accepted

  • GHC-SCW
  • Quartz One
  • The Alliance

For benefit questions, please call Member Services at (608) 828-4853 or toll-free at (800) 605-4327.

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