Goals of the DBT skills group? The skills group is where we will learn and practice methods to help us change those patterns in our lives that are causing us misery and distress. We will work on handling conflict, getting what you want and need, and saying no to unwanted requests while maintaining self-respect and respecting others. Structure of DBT Skills Group The DBT Skills group will include the youth in the DBT Program and a DBT Coach. Expectations for the coaches: Available to attend the DBT skills group on a regular basis. Willing to learn DBT skills to improve their own ability to support DBT youth. Available to DBT youth to coach them on applying their DBT skills during difficult situations. Each skills group will begin with a mindfulness activity. Then there will be a lesson for that session including the related DBT skills. Then the coaches and youth will divide into separate groups in order to practice the skills taught. Then the whole group will come together for a closing activity and homework. Goals of the DBT Program & Skills Group We want to DECREASE: Chaos in our personal lives Emotions that become very strong very quickly and are hard to control Impulsive behavior that gets us into trouble We want to INCREASE: Ability to have positive interactions with friends and family Some control over how we respond to our emotions The ability to tolerate distress without freaking out Core mindfulness skills Skills Group Program Outline Introduction Purpose of DBT Structure of Weekly Sessions
Goals of the DBT skills group? The skills group is where we will learn and practice methods to help us change those patterns in our lives that are causing us misery and distress. We will work on handling conflict, getting what you want and need, and saying no to unwanted requests while maintaining self-respect and respecting others. Structure of DBT Skills Group The DBT Skills group will include the youth in the DBT Program and a DBT Coach. Expectations for the coaches: Available to attend the DBT skills group on a regular basis. Willing to learn DBT skills to improve their own ability to support DBT youth. Available to DBT youth to coach them on applying their DBT skills during difficult situations. Each skills group will begin with a mindfulness activity. Then there will be a lesson for that session including the related DBT skills. Then the coaches and youth will divide into separate groups in order to practice the skills taught. Then the whole group will come together for a closing activity and homework. Goals of the DBT Program & Skills Group We want to DECREASE: Chaos in our personal lives Emotions that become very strong very quickly and are hard to control Impulsive behavior that gets us into trouble We want to INCREASE: Ability to have positive interactions with friends and family Some control over how we respond to our emotions The ability to tolerate distress without freaking out Core mindfulness skills Skills Group Program Outline Introduction Purpose of DBT Structure of Weekly Sessions
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