All DBT is a combination of two components, individual and group.
Neither component is used by itself. The individual component is considered necessary to keep suicidal urges or uncontrolled emotional issues from disrupting group sessions, while the group component, or group sessions, teach the skills unique to DBT, and also provide practice with regulating emotions and behavior in a social context.
Individual Component
The therapist and patient discuss issues that come up during the week, recorded on diary cards, and follow a treatment target hierarchy.
Self-injurious and suicidal behaviors take first priority, followed by therapy interfering behaviors. Then there are quality-of-life issues and finally working towards improving one's life generally.
During the individual therapy, the therapist and patient work towards improving skill use.
Often, a skills group is discussed and obstacles to acting skillfully are addressed.
Group Component
The group ordinarily meets once weekly for two to two-and-a-half hours, learns to use specific skills that are broken down into four modules: core mindfulness skills, interpersonal effectiveness skills, emotion regulation skills, and distress tolerance skills.
Insurance(s) Accepted:
Self-pay and most private insurances including: UBH/UH, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield and TRICARE
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Evenings and Weekends upon request.
