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 - Oct. to Dec. 2024
Emotion Regulation Homework Schedule
October 8 - Mindfulness “What” Skills
Handouts 4-4C (p.53-59)
HW: Worksheet 4-4C (p.84-87) Due October 15
October 15 - Mindfulness “How” Skills
Handouts 5-5C (p.60-63)
HW: Worksheet 5-5C (p.88-93) Due October 22
October 22 - Overview/Goals/Function of Emotion/Myths
Handout 1-4 (p.209-212)
HW: Worksheet 2 (p.275) Due October 29
October 29 - Model for describing emotions
Handout 5 (p.213)
HW: Worksheet 4 or 4A (p.281 or 282) Due November 5
November 5 - Overview, Check the Facts
Handout 7-8A (p.227-230)
HW: Worksheet 5 (p.285) Due November 12
November 12 - Opposite Action
Handouts 9-11 (p.230-240)
HW: Worksheet 7 (p. 288) Due: November 19
November 19 - Problem solving
Handouts 12-13 (p.241-244)
HW: Worksheet 8 (p.289) Due: December 3
November 26 - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
December 3 - Overview short term & long-term positives
Handouts 14-18 (p.247-255)
HW: Worksheets 10-11B (p.295-300) Due: December 10
December 10 - Remaining ABC PLEASE
Handouts 19-20 (p.256-257)
HW: Worksheet 13 or 14 (p.302 or 303) Due: December 17
December 17 - Mindfulness of Current Emotions
Handout 22 (p. 264)
HW: Worksheet 15 (p.311) Due: December 31
Wednesday Groups - Oct. to Dec. 2024
Emotion Regulation Homework Schedule
October 9 - Mindfulness “What” Skills
Handouts 4-4C (p.53-59)
HW: Worksheet 4-4C (p.84-87) Due October 16
October 16 - Mindfulness “How” Skills
Handouts 5-5C (p.60-63)
HW: Worksheet 5-5C (p.88-93) Due October 23
October 23 - Overview/Goals/Function of Emotion/Myths
Handout 1-4 (p.209-212)
HW: Worksheet 2 (p.275) Due October 30
October 30 - Model for describing emotions
Handout 5 (p.213)
HW: Worksheet 4 or 4A (p.281 or 282) Due November 6
November 6 - Overview, Check the Facts
Handout 7-8A (p.227-230)
HW: Worksheet 5 (p.285) Due November 13
November 13 - Opposite Action
Handouts 9-11 (p.230-240)
HW: Worksheet 7 (p. 288) Due: November 20
November 20 - Problem solving
Handouts 12-13 (p.241-244)
HW: Worksheet 8 (p.289) Due: December 4
November 27 - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
December 4 - Overview short term & long-term positives
Handouts 14-18 (p.247-255)
HW: Worksheets 10-11B (p.295-300) Due: December 11
December 11 - Remaining ABC PLEASE
Handouts 19-20 (p.256-257)
HW: Worksheet 13 or 14 (p.302 or 303) Due: December 18
December 18 - Mindfulness of Current Emotions
Handout 22 (p. 264)
HW: Worksheet 15 (p.311) Due: December 31
Thursday Groups - Oct. to Dec. 2024
Emotion Regulation Homework Schedule
October 10 - Mindfulness “What” Skills
Handouts 4-4C (p.53-59)
HW: Worksheet 4-4C (p.84-87) Due October 17
October 17 - Mindfulness “How” Skills
Handouts 5-5C (p.60-63)
HW: Worksheet 5-5C (p.88-93) Due October 24
October 24 - Overview/Goals/Function of Emotion/Myths
Handout 1-4 (p.209-212)
HW: Worksheet 2 (p.275) Due October 31
October 31 - Model for describing emotions
Handout 5 (p.213)
HW: Worksheet 4 or 4A (p.281 or 282) Due November 7
November 7 - Overview, Check the Facts
Handout 7-8A (p.227-230)
HW: Worksheet 5 (p.285) Due November 14
November 14 - Opposite Action
Handouts 9-11 (p.230-240)
HW: Worksheet 7 (p. 288) Due: November 21
November 21 - Problem solving
Handouts 12-13 (p.241-244)
HW: Worksheet 8 (p.289) Due: December 5
November 28 - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
December 5 - Overview short term & long-term positives
Handouts 14-18 (p.247-255)
HW: Worksheets 10-11B (p.295-300) Due: December 12
December 12 - Remaining ABC PLEASE
Handouts 19-20 (p.256-257)
HW: Worksheet 13 or 14 (p.302 or 303) Due: December 19
December 19 - Mindfulness of Current Emotions
Handout 22 (p. 264)
HW: Worksheet 15 (p.311) Due: Jan 2