Teaching DBT skills to university-aged clients
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches in helping individuals discover more options, outlets, and choices for their lives. Dr. Marsha Linehan developed DBT for individuals with strong behavioral urges and its techniques have proven effective for anyone who can benefit from improved emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Since DBT skills increase with regular practice, participants are asked to commit to attending each skills training group and are required to be in individual therapy at the same time.
DBT-U is a specially designed skills group for college students with their needs and learning style in mind. The foremost goal for each group participant is to become more aware of themselves as an agent for change and self-acceptance. Secondly, we work on skills that will help you realize your goals effectively. Finally, the strength of DBT is in learning to validate your experience while also learning skills that improve your ability to participate in school and work, tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and maintain successful relationships.
Our Groups
Durham Group
Meeting Time: Tuesday, 12:30 PM-2:00
Location: The Emily K Center
Durham, NC 27701
Cost: $75
In-Network Insurance: Duke Student Insurance
Contact: (919) 475-4136; marthagolden@gmail.com
Facilitators: Dr. Martha Golden & Dr. Sammy Banawan
Online
Meeting Time: Thursday, 5:00 PM-6:30
Location: Virtual
Cost: $65 with low fee available.
In-Network Insurance: None.
Contact: (919) 410-7189; beth@trianglelcsw.com.
Facilitators: Noreen Esposito, Ph.D. & Elizabeth McElhinny Hayden, LCSW
Meeting Time: Monday, 12 PM-1:35.
Location: Virtual.
Cost: $60 with low fee available. In-Network Insurance: None.
Contact: (919) 401-7189; hrc-pa.com.
Facilitators: Noreen Esposito, & Elizabeth McElhinny Hayden, LCSW.
Please use this form if you would like us to contact you about groups or general questions about DBT-U.