Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a behavioral oriented therapy that involves skills training. The comprehensive model has been adapted into an 8 session cycle which includes skills from each of the four modules (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness.) The skills training group meets twice weekly and works in concert with the individual DBT therapy sessions provided to each resident to strengthen skill development. The milieu program within the Retreat provides a unique opportunity for residents to practice skills generalization with nursing staff and other residents.

DBT Group

This group meets twice a week and is attended by all the residents. This is a didactic group where one of the four dialectical behavior therapy skill sets is worked on each week. The four skill sets are Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Each resident is provided with a DBT manual containing various exercises pertaining to the skills. Group participation is highly encouraged and involves group members sharing their own experiences, participation in mindfulness practices and meditations, and role playing.

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