Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program
Through a combination of individual counseling and skills training classes, Veterans can learn new ways to tolerate extreme emotions, behave in a less self-destructive manner, and interact more effectively with the world.
DBT Components
Individual Therapy: One hour of individual therapy for at least 6 months. Individual therapy helps work on behaviors which threaten one’s life, one’s success in treatment and one’s ability to enjoy life.
Skills Training Classes: Learn and practice new skills in a 1.5 hour skills class each week for at least 6 months. Skills classes teach the following modules: Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Mindfulness.
Telephone Consultation: Individual therapists are available between therapy sessions for telephone coaching. These are phone calls with the individual therapist which help apply skills in real-life situations while they are happening.
Intensive Group Track: Some participants may be recommended to attend a group-only track within our program which meets Thursday mornings for a two and a half hour small group during which the above skills are taught and closely examined to meet each individual's needs.
How can I Participate in the DBT Program?
Veterans who are interested in being referred to DBT can speak to their Mental Health Treatment Coordinator and request a consult be placed. Veterans need to be assigned to a mental health treatment provider prior to referral to DBT. Once consulted the DBT team will reach out to the Veteran and schedule a screening appointment to ensure DBT is a good program for their needs.
Contact
Julie Skutch, PhD
Phone:
Homework
For Veterans who are currently participating in the DBT Program.
Tuesday Groups - Jan. to Feb. 2025
Distress Tolerance Homework Schedule
January 7 - Mindfulness Walking the Middle Path
Handout 10 (p. 74)
HW: Worksheet 10, 10A or 10B (p. 105, 106 or 107) Due Jan 14
January 14 - Goals, Overview, When to Use, STOP Skill
Handout 1-4 (p.321-327)
HW: Worksheet 2 or 2A (p.372 or 373) Due Jan 21
January 21 - Pros/Cons of DT
Handout 5 (p.328)
HW: Worksheet 3 (p. 374 or 375) Due Jan 28
January 28 - TIPP Your Body Chemistry
Handout 6-6c (pp.329-332)
HW: Worksheet 4 (p.376) Due Feb 4
February 4 - Distract, Soothe, Improve
Handout 7-9a (pp. 333-337)
HW: Worksheets 5 – 7 PICK ONE or more (p. 379-388) Due Feb 11
February 11 - Radical Acceptance/Turn Mind
Handout 10-12 (pp. 341-345)
HW: Worksheet 8 or 9 – PICK ONE or both (p. 391 or 394) Due Feb 18
February 18 - Willingness/ Half Smile &Willing Hands
Handout 13-14a (pp. 347-349)
HW: Worksheet 10 or 11 (p.396 or 397) Due Feb 25
February 25 - Mindfulness of Current Thoughts
Handout 15 & 15a (pp. 350-352)
HW: Worksheet 12 (p. 399) Due Mar 4
Wednesday Groups - Jan. to Feb. 2025
Distress Tolerance Homework Schedule
January 8 - Mindfulness Walking the Middle Path
Handout 10 (p. 74)
HW: Worksheet 10, 10A or 10B (p. 105, 106 or 107) Due Jan 15
January 15 - Goals, Overview, When to Use, STOP Skill
Handout 1-4 (p.321-327)
HW: Worksheet 2 or 2A (p.372 or 373) Due Jan 22
January 22 - Pros/Cons of DT
Handout 5 (p.328)
HW: Worksheet 3 (p. 374 or 375) Due Jan 29
January 29 - TIPP Your Body Chemistry
Handout 6-6c (pp.329-332)
HW: Worksheet 4 (p.376) Due Feb 5
February 5 - Distract, Soothe, Improve
Handout 7-9a (pp. 333-337)
HW: Worksheets 5 – 7 PICK ONE or more (p. 379-388) Due Feb 12
February 12 - Radical Acceptance/Turn Mind
Handout 10-12 (pp. 341-345)
HW: Worksheet 8 or 9 – PICK ONE or both (p. 391 or 394) Due Feb 19
February 19 - Willingness/ Half Smile &Willing Hands
Handout 13-14a (pp. 347-349)
HW: Worksheet 10 or 11 (p.396 or 397) Due Feb 26
February 26 - Mindfulness of Current Thoughts
Handout 15 & 15a (pp. 350-352)
HW: Worksheet 12 (p. 399) Due Mar 5
Thursday Groups - Jan. to Feb. 2025
Distress Tolerance Homework Schedule
January 2 - Mindfulness Wise Mind
Handout 3-3A (p.50-52)
HW: Worksheet 3 (p. 83) Due Jan 9
January 9 - Mindfulness Walking the Middle Path
Handout 10 (p. 74)
HW: Worksheet 10, 10A or 10B (p. 105, 106 or 107) Due Jan 16
January 16 - Goals, Overview, When to Use, STOP Skill
Handout 1-4 (p.321-327)
HW: Worksheet 2 or 2A (p.372 or 373) Due Jan 23
January 23 - Pros/Cons of DT
Handout 5 (p.328)
HW: Worksheet 3 (p. 374 or 375) Due Jan 30
January 30 - TIPP Your Body Chemistry
Handout 6-6c (pp.329-332)
HW: Worksheet 4 (p.376) Due Feb 6
February 6 - Distract, Soothe, Improve
Handout 7-9a (pp. 333-337)
HW: Worksheets 5 – 7 PICK ONE or more (p. 379-388) Due Feb 13
February 13 - Radical Acceptance/Turn Mind
Handout 10-12 (pp. 341-345)
HW: Worksheet 8 or 9 – PICK ONE or both (p. 391 or 394) Due Feb 20
February 20 - Willingness/ Half Smile & Willing Hands
Handout 13-14a (pp. 347-349)
HW: Worksheet 10 or 11 (p.396 or 397) Due Feb 27
February 27 - Mindfulness of Current Thoughts
Handout 15 & 15a (pp. 350-352)
HW: Worksheet 12 (p. 399) Due Mar 6