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 - June-July 2024
June 4 - Goals, Overview, When to Use, STOP Skill Handout 1-4 (p.321-327)
HW: Worksheet 2 or 2A (p.372 or 373) - Due June 11
June 11 - Pros/Cons of DT Handout 5 (p.328)
HW: Worksheet 3 (p. 374 or 375) - Due June 18
June 18 - TIPP Your Body Chemistry Handout 6-6c (pp.329-332)
HW: Worksheet 4 (p.376) - Due June 25
June 25 - Distract & Self-Soothe Handout 7-9a (pp. 333-335)
HW: Worksheets 5 – 6 PICK ONE or more (p. 379-385) - Due July 2
July 2 - Improve the Moment Handout 9 & 9a (p. 336-337)
HW: Worksheets 7-7b (p. 386-388) - Due July 9
July 9 - Radical Acceptance/Turn Mind Handout 10-12 (pp. 341-345)
HW: Worksheet 8 or 9 – PICK ONE or both (p. 391 or 394) - Due July 16
July 16 - Willingness/ Half Smile &Willing Hands Handout 13-14a (pp. 347-349)
HW: Worksheet 10 or 11 (p.396 or 397) - Due July 23
July 23 - Mindfulness of Current Thought Handout 15 & 15a (pp. 350-352)
HW: Worksheet 12 (p. 399) Due July 30
Wednesday Groups - June-July 2024
June 5 - Goals, Overview, When to Use, STOP Skill Handout 1-4 (p.321-327)
HW: Worksheet 2 or 2A (p.372 or 373) - Due June 112
June 12 - Pros/Cons of DT Handout 5 (p.328)
HW: Worksheet 3 (p. 374 or 375) - Due June 26
June 19 - Juneteenth - No Group
June 26 - TIPP Your Body Chemistry Handout 6-6c (pp.329-332)
HW: Worksheet 4 (p.376) Due July 3
July 3 - Distract, Soothe, Improve Handout 7-9a (pp. 333-337)
HW: Worksheets 5–7 PICK ONE or more (p. 379-388) - Due July 10
July 10 - Radical Acceptance/Turn Mind Handout 10-12 (pp. 341-345)
HW: Worksheet 8 or 9 – PICK ONE or both (p. 391 or 394) - Due July 17
July 17 - Willingness/ Half Smile &Willing Hands Handout 13-14a (pp. 347-349)
HW: Worksheet 10 or 11 (p.396 or 397) - Due July 24
July 24 - Mindfulness of Current Thought Handout 15 & 15a (pp. 350-352)
HW: Worksheet 12 (p. 399) Due July 31
Thursday Groups - June-July 2024
June 6 - Goals, Overview, When to Use, STOP Skill Handout 1-4 (p.321-327)
HW: Worksheet 2 or 2A (p.372 or 373) - Due June 13
June 13 - Pros/Cons of DT Handout 5 (p.328)
HW: Worksheet 3 (p. 374 or 375) - Due June 20
June 20 - TIPP Your Body Chemistry Handout 6-6c (pp.329-332)
HW: Worksheet 4 (p.376) - Due June 27
June 27 - Distract, Soothe, Improve Handout 7-9a (pp. 333-337)
HW: Worksheets 5–7 PICK ONE or more (p. 379-388) - Due July 11
July 4 - Independence Day - No Group
July 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 July 18
July 18 - Willingness/ Half Smile &Willing Hands Handout 13-14a (pp. 347-349)
HW: Worksheet 10 or 11 (p.396 or 397) - Due July 25
July 25 - Mindfulness of Current Thought Handout 15 & 15a (pp. 350-352)
HW: Worksheet 12 (p. 399) - Due August 1