Do you need help supporting your loved one?
Partners, spouses, parents, siblings and close friends of clients in a DBT program in the DC metro area often benefit from extra support and guidance. Our Friends & Family Series helps loved ones of individuals with emotion regulation difficulties build a foundation in DBT to support and strengthen their relationships.
Group Goals
- Learn the structure and purpose of DBT.
- Discover how to support your loved one in therapy.
- Build skills to regulate yourself in challenging situations.
- Gain support from others with similar experiences.
- Improve communication and interactions with loved ones.
- Explore DBT-based tools: mindfulness, interpersonal skills, behavior strategies, and cognitive-behavioral principles.
- Practice changing your own behavior to positively influence others.
