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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