DBT and Mindfulness

Individual Psychotherapy, Couples Counseling, Mindfulness Skills and DBT Classes

DBT and Mindfulness

Mindfulness, stress management, interpersonal skills development and emotion regulation are the goals of the various classes available. Currently, 4 options are available. The standard DBT class format meets weekly for 1 1/2 hours and takes approximately 6 months to complete. The Graduate Group meets once a month on the 2nd Saturday for 2 1/2 hours and one module is reviewed so that the series is completed in 4 months or 4 classes. The Under-30 Women's group is an abbreviated version of DBT that will be completed in 12 weeks, meets weekly for 1 1/2 hours. And now available is an Adolescents' group for clients between the 13 and 19. This class will meet at 4:30 weekly for 1 1/2 hours and parents are required to attend a special family class monthly with the group members.

If you are interested in participating, please call 919-859-9768 for more information. Keep in mind that these are designed as classes, not group therapy and as such no CPT code will be used for insurance reimbursement, however some Health Savings Accounts may offer reimbursement.
The classes are ideal for families, couples and individuals interested in learning mindfulness skills, better communication skills (including negotiating) and stress management.
I also offer individual, couples and family skills training as part of my DBT counseling services. For a list of other class providers, see the last page of this website under Other Information.

Stress Mgt Quiz

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (Handouts)

M. Linehan Info

DBT Overview (not just for Borderline PD)

Distress Tolerance

Emotion Regulation

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Core Mindfulness

More Mindfulness

Diary Cards

Emotion Management will help develop your capability to avoid making your mood worse, creating negative outcomes or acting on your feelings in a way that is incompatible with wellness.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training teaches skills to help manage thoughts, manage feelings, relate more effectively and handle distress without acting impulsively.

In particular, Mindfulness training is helpful in managing stress and relationships. Through the DBT Skills and Mindfulness training you will learn to stay in-the-moment, decrease negative thinking and impulsivity. If you are having trouble giving up self-defeating behaviors, then you can benefit from these skills.