VLG Counselling is owned and run by Veronica Greer RPC-c in Victoria BC, Canada. Serving those who need help and specializing in the LGBTQ Community and their needs.
DBT Skills Groups
About Our Groups:
Are you struggling with intense emotions, impulsive behaviours, or difficulty maintaining healthy relationships? Our Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups offer a structured, supportive environment to learn practical tools for managing these challenges and for creating a life worth living.
What is DBT?
DBT is a type of behavioural therapy that focuses on teaching skills to help individuals:
Regulate Emotions: Learn to identify, understand, and manage intense emotional experiences.
Improve Interpersonal Effectiveness: Develop skills for building and maintaining healthy relationships, setting boundaries, and communicating effectively.
Practice Mindfulness: Cultivate present-moment awareness and acceptance to reduce reactivity and increase peace of mind.
Tolerate Distress: Learn strategies to cope with difficult situations and emotions without resorting to harmful behaviours.
Our groups provide a comprehensive learning experience, covering the four core modules of DBT:
Mindfulness: Learning to be present and non-judgmental.
Distress Tolerance: Coping with crises and difficult emotions.
Emotion Regulation: Changing unwanted emotions.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Improving relationships.
Group Formats:
Standard Intermediate DBT Skills Group:
This group meets weekly for approximately 48 sessions.
This provides a thorough and in-depth exploration of all DBT skills.
This format is ideal for individuals who are committed to long-term growth and skill development.
Condensed Intensive DBT Skills Group:
This group meets weekly for 3 months (usually in the summer months).
This covers the core foundational skills of DBT in a focused and efficient manner.
This format is ideal for those who need a quicker introduction to DBT or a refresher on the basics.
What to Expect:
Structured Learning: Each session includes dialectical instruction, group discussions, and skills practice. Our groups are usually 4-5 participants plus the facilitators.
Supportive Environment: Our groups foster a safe and non-judgmental space for learning and growth.
Practical Skills: You will learn and practice concrete skills that you can apply to your daily life.
Homework Assignments: To reinforce learning, participants are expected to practice skills between sessions.
Commitment:
Consistent attendance and active participation are essential for maximising the benefits of DBT skills training.
Participants are expected to commit to attending weekly sessions for the duration of the chosen group format.
Practising skills outside of the group is a required component of DBT.
There is a 1-month cancellation period for anyone leaving the groups.
Cost and Accessibility:
The monthly cost for our DBT Skills Groups is $320 plus GST.
We offer a sliding-scale fee option to ensure our services are accessible to individuals with varying financial circumstances. Please contact us to discuss your individual needs.
Who Can Benefit?
Our DBT Skills Groups are beneficial for individuals who experience:
Intense and fluctuating emotions or impulsive behaviours.
Difficulty managing stress and anxiety.
Challenges in relationships.
Self-harming or suicidal behaviours.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or CPTSD.
Neurodivergent folks (ADHD, ASD, OCD, etc)
Any person who wants to improve their emotional regulation and overall well-being.
Take the Next Step:
If you are ready to learn practical skills for building a more balanced and fulfilling life, our DBT Skills Groups can help. Contact us today to learn more and schedule an initial consultation. We are here to support you on your journey to wellness.