DBT is a type of CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) that teaches the two opposing strategies of acceptance and change management. DBT is often described as a skills-based program because you are learning and practicing new behaviours and thinking. To begin DBT will help you establishing a sense of control over your behaviour. From here you learn how to accept your emotions and regulate them. After these skills have been established, therapy begins to take these skills and apply them to the real life changes you desire.
DBT is a recommended clinical treatment for anyone with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Research also supports it as an effective treatment for those who experience suicidal behaviour, PTSD, depression, self – harm, substance abuse, and eating disorders. It is also beneficial for anyone who finds their emotions get in the way of their functioning or ability to accomplish what they would like to in life.
To learn more about DBT check out this video.
DBT Services offered at VK Wellness
DBT Informed Individual Therapy
In our individual therapy clinicians provide DBT informed personalized therapy based on DBT skills group content. The process is not limited to several sessions, although we recommend at least 12 sessions.
Price: $150- $225/ session
DBT Skills Group
Our DBT Skills groups are 12-16 sessions long with each session being 2 hours in length. The program teaches the following skills:
Price: $600
We will schedule the fall session when we know what works best for those interested in attending. To add yourself to our fall group please email info@vkwellness.ca and let us know you are interested in attending the “DBT Skills Group” program.
All of our DBT services are likely covered by your extended benefits or other counselling funding sources you may have access too. We also offer services on a sliding scale and can talk further with you about what you might be able to afford at this time.
