Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and group therapy focuses on cognitive behavioral changes provide effective tools for transforming thoughts and behaviors. DBT helps individuals identify and reframe negative thinking patterns, and emphasizes emotional regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance. In a group setting, participants gain support, practice new skills, and reinforce positive behavior changes. Together, these approaches empower individuals to break unhealthy cycles, build resilience, and create lasting emotional well-being.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
A workshop-based group teaching participants how to manage difficult emotions, suicidal thoughts, self-harming and other impulsive or damaging behaviors through skills like mindfulness and emotional.
DBT focuses on teaching participants how to manage difficult emotions, suicidal thoughts, self-harming and other impulsive or damaging behaviors to improve interpersonal relationships. The group focuses on four modules of specific skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness.
The group is run more like a workshop where the group leaders teach the skills, assign homework for clients to practice using the skills in their everyday lives and review the assigned work regularly. The group members are required to have access to an individual therapist or psychiatrist for the duration of group membership. An initial screening appointment is necessary for admission.
Join a Group
There are two ways to learn more about groups and begin the screening process:
- Schedule with MyChart:Â To learn which group is right for you, schedule a Behavioral Health Consult through MyChart.
–or– - If Your Provider is at Whitman Walker: You can request a referral to group from your provider. Let your provider know that you would like to speak with a Behavioral Health Specialist for a Behavioral Health Consult.
For more information: Text Kevin 202.745.6176.