Grouport Series

Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Skills Group

Improve your relationships, reduce emotional suffering, manage anxiety and rediscover hope for the future by taking the first step in your journey toward total mastery of DBT skills.

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What is DBT?

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) helps you learn strategic new skills to replace behaviors and emotions that are causing friction in your daily life and relationships.

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What does this Grouport Series include?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

This Series kicks off with intensive DBT Core Principles modules, which will help you begin to transform your mental health.

Every week you’ll join a close-knit group of individuals virtually who will provide encouragement and accountability as you explore DBT essentials.

The DBT Core Principles modules are a required first step before you unlock the next Group Series group level, where we dive deeper into the methodology and practical applications that make DBT so successful.

Space is limited, so reserve your seat now!

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Therapists at Grouport

Nicholas Chalmers

Nicholas Chalmers

LMFT

Nicholas Chalmers, LMFT, is a marriage and family therapist who specializes in trauma and family systems and who has presented at national and state-level mental health conferences on mood and behavior problems in adolescents. He is currently affiliated with one of Florida’s highest-rated sexual abuse treatment teams in Sarasota, FL., and has presented specialized skills to therapists all over the state of Florida in the field of sexual abuse-related trauma, sponsored by the Florida Department of Health, Division of Children’s Medical Services.

Cal Hilsman

Cal Hilsman

LISW-CP

Cal Hilsman, LICSW-CP Cal, is a Licensed Independent Social Worker- Clinical Practice (LISW-CP). He has over 7 years of clinical experience. Cal gained experience through University counseling, refugee wellness, dialysis counseling, a community-based mental health clinic, and private practice. He utilizes approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, family systems, humanistic, person-centered, and existential psychotherapy. Cal brings a unique array of life experiences to his practice, which allows him to connect with people across the lifespan.

Teri Terrusa

Teri Terrusa

LCSW

Teri Terrusa, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and a certified hypnotherapist. She has over 10 years of experience providing therapy to all age ranges and mental health concerns. She utilizes a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR EFT( tapping) and Brainspotting. She enjoys teaching DBT and ACT groups while also blending them together as she has found these approaches to be very helpful for what she likes to call “the condition of being human.”

Dr. Trent Nguyen

Dr. Trent Nguyen

Ph.D, LPC, NCC

Dr. Trent Nguyen has extensive experience working with adults of all ages to help individuals identify and reach their goals. He has experience working with diverse populations struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, etc. Dr. Nguyen utilizes DBT, CBT and Solutions-Focused Therapy to address several mental health concerns. He has knowledge and training in PTSD with war veterans as well as children in the foster care system. Dr. Nguyen uses his educational and professional background to support group dynamics.

Shonna Burnett

Shonna Burnett

LPC

Shonna Burnett, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor that has over 15 years of experience. Shonna is dedicated to helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships and helping individuals to become their best possible self. She utilizes several approaches to help her clients; such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Shonna is able to utilize many different approaches to help all her clients achieve their therapeutic goals. She strongly believes in creating an open and safe environment for all individuals, where their thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

Nathalie Fleitas

Nathalie Fleitas

LMHC

Nathalie Fleitas, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She is a bilingual, Cuban-American therapist based in Miami, FL with over 10 years clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Nathalie integrates various theories of psychotherapy such as Schema Therapy, DBT, multicultural feminist therapies, and ACT. These approaches help support her work with clients, and draws upon her own lived experience as a neurodivergent therapist.

Dr. Amanda Faucher

Dr. Amanda Faucher

PhD, LMHC-S, LPC, ACS, MCAP, CTP

Dr. Faucher has extensive experience of providing therapeutic services to all ages. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and utilizes CBT, reality therapy, DBT and SFBT. She has experience with couples, depression, anxiety, addictions, and family therapy. She is also certified in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), addictions, and telehealth. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to help clients become the best version of themselves while improving confidence, communication, and relationships. She is open-minded, unbiased, and welcoming to all. Her groups will offer practical approaches to begin working towards goals right away.

Dr. Stephanie Scott

Dr. Stephanie Scott

LMHC

Dr. Stephanie Scott is a licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience in individual, group, couple, and family therapy. She specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety and mood disorders, and relationships. Dr. Scott utilizes a holistic and integrative approach to therapy, drawing heavily from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and systems disciplines. Her style is authentic and supportive, as she strives to facilitate each client’s efforts to become the best version of themselves.

Susana Potter

Susana Potter

LMHC, R-DMT

Susana Potter, LMHC, BC-DMT, is a skilled psychotherapist with over 14 years of experience in the mental health field. She offers an embodied approach to counseling which goes beyond traditional talk therapy, by integrating unique techniques into her practice such as dance/movement therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, yoga and mindfulness.

Karen Strober

Karen Strober

LCSW

Karen Strober is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Nutrition Counselor who has over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. She specializes in treating anxiety, difficulty managing emotions, eating disorders and trauma. Using a holistic approach, Karen guides her clients to identify and build on their strengths and skills to overcome life’s many challenges. She provides a safe space and comforting environment for all her clients to express themselves and work toward their goals by using DBT, mindfulness strategies and stress management practices.

DBT Core Principles Curriculum

Week 1: Introductions & DBT Basics

  • Explore your priorities, goals, and values
  • Establish a vision for your life 
  • Review program expectations

Week 2: Dialectics - Principles & Applications

  • Review dialectic principles 
  • Learn to recognize tensions & conflicts
  • Find middle ground to avoid extremes

Week 3: Mindfulness - Mindfulness Myths & The Wise Mind

  • Explore the power of mindfulness
  • Learn to stay present in the moment 
  • Discover your “Wise Mind”

Week 4: Emotion Regulation - Changing Your Relationship to Emotions

  • Learn to identify and categorize emotions 
  • Recognize your emotional paths 
  • Create a healthy emotional environment

Week 5: Emotion Regulation - Techniques

  • Learn self-regulation techniques
  • Apply mindfulness to built a positive experience
  • Understand and connect with negative emotions

Week 6: Distress Tolerance - Guidelines for Use

  • Review the “distress guidelines” 
  • Learn to recognize and address emotional crisis

Week 7: Distress Tolerance - Techniques

  • Learn critical coping skills
  • Ease distress to focus on priorities, goals and values without distraction 
  • Create a proactive plan for managing distress

Week 8: Interpersonal Effectiveness - Building & Maintaining Strong Relationships

  • Learn to make and mend relationships 
  • Review essential listening skills
  • Find balance in healthy relationships grounded in self-respect

Week 9: Interpersonal Effectiveness - Techniques

  • Explore how to apply new skills to interpersonal relationships 
  • Practice conflict resolution
  • Discover the power of validation

Week 10: Cognitive Modification & Problem Solving

  • Use reason for emotional problem-solving
  • Learn to defuse intense emotions

Week 11: Dependences - Changing Behaviors & Urges

  • Understand dependences and recovery 
  • Explore dialectical abstinence 
  • Discover dependence resolutions and techniques 
  • Understand the need for a clear, wise mind

Week 12: Building a Satisfying Life - Everyday Care

  • Create and establish a plan for routine 
  • Find the balance between flexibility and routine
  • Learn to create daily satisfaction

AFTER COMPLETING THE DBT CORE PRINCIPLES COURSE,
you'll enter the next Grouport Series levels, "Advanced DBT Skills" where we will:

  • Dive deeper into the methodology and practical applications that make DBT so effective
  • Establish better, stronger boundaries
  • Create, grow & maintain healthier interpersonal relationships
  • Develop consistent emotional regulation
  • Discover renewed hope & peace for the future

Advanced DBT Skills Curriculum

Month 4 - Mindfulness

  • Learn in-depth about dialectics, the middle path, and your wise mind.
  • How to practice mindfulness by utilizing “what & how” skills
  • Learn about daily mindfulness practices through breath work, visualization, and mindful movements

Month 5 - Distress Tolerance

  • Focus is on learning about Subjective Units of Distress (SUDS) and Crisis Survival Skills
  • Learn about Radical Acceptance Skills and how to implement them.

Month 6 - Emotion Regulation

  • Learn how to describe and manage extreme emotions.
  • Learn about secondary emotions and how to identify them.
  • How to be mindful of your emotions and problem-solve.
  • Learn ABC and PLEASE skills.

Month 7 - Interpersonal Effectiveness

  • How factors can reduce interpersonal effectiveness.
  • Learn how to establish boundaries and their intensity.
  • How to practice DEARMAN, FAST, and GIVE skills; while also learning validation.

Month 8 - Putting it all together

  • Focus is on identifying learned skills from Month 4 to Month 7 and how to implement in your daily life.

Ready To Get Started?

Your advanced DBT skills course is billed at $100/month after your 12-week Dialectical Behavior Therapy Principles Curriculum Course ends. If you have any questions about our advanced DBT skills course, please contact us at support@grouporttherapy.com for details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this course structured?

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You will have one weekly virtual session led by a licensed clinician with up to 12 group members. You'll see the same faces each week, allowing you to feel more comfortable and accountable throughout your mental health journey. The first three months will cover the DBT Core Principles, followed by the advanced levels where you'll dive deeper into the methodology and practical applications that make DBT so successful.

How is this course billed?

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Your card will be billed $299 upfront for the first introductory 3 months DBT Core Principles modules and then $100 at the start of each month-long billing cycle thereafter. You may cancel your subscription at any time, but there are no refunds for any amount already paid. Get in touch at support@grouporttherapy.com with any questions.

How do I access the weekly sessions?

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You will receive a reminder email 24-hours before each weekly session that contains the unique Zoom meeting link to join.

What will I learn?

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Through this Grouport Series on Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills, you'll learn strategic new skills to replace behaviors and emotions that are causing friction in your daily life and relationships. Check out the full 12-week curriculum for the DBT Core Principles course above, and note that the group will continue on after these initial introductory weeks, diving deeper into the methodology and practical applications that make DBT so effective.

What if I have to miss a session?

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If you are unable to attend a session one week, you will be able to read through that week's course manual at your leisure during the week to make sure you are up to speed for the following session.

Will there be any homework?

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Your therapist will assign you light weekly writing & reflection exercises to help you process all of the information throughout each week.

Can Grouport provide a completion certification for the DBT skills group or issue a letter of acknowledgment to the courts indicating the successful completion of dialectical behavior therapy skills learning?

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Yes. Grouport can provide a certification or a letter demonstrating that you have effectively finished the dialectical behavior therapy skills group coursework. It’s essential to note that total attendance over the first 12 weeks of the fundamentals of dialectical behavior therapy skills group is a prerequisite for issuing this documentation. We encourage you to continue with the advanced skills groups to retain your skills. Don’t hesitate to contact us through our “chat with us” feature for any additional queries.

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Space is limited, so reserve your seat now!
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Use the "Chat With Us" feature on this page,
or email us at
support@grouporttherapy.com

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