Is your teen struggling to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that can help teens learn how to cope with difficult emotions and situations in a healthy way.
Our virtual DBT group for teens is led by a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and meets every Monday-Thursday from 6-8pm starting December 4, 2023 for 3 weeks.
In this group, teens will learn the four pillars of DBT:
- Mindfulness: Paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
- Distress tolerance: Managing difficult emotions without engaging in harmful behaviors.
- Emotion regulation: Changing the intensity and duration of emotions.
- Interpersonal effectiveness: Communicating and interacting with others in a healthy and assertive way.
Teens will also have the opportunity to practice these skills in a supportive and confidential environment.
Benefits of DBT for teens
DBT has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of mental health conditions in teens, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Substance abuse
- Self-harm
- Borderline personality disorder
DBT can also help teens improve their relationships with family and friends, and succeed in school and extracurricular activities.
If you are interested in enrolling your teen in our virtual DBT group, please complete the information below or call us at 440-902-2009.