DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (DBT) PROGRAM

The Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) program at the OICBT is based on Marsha Linehan’s evidence-based treatment model for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It aims to help people enhance their ability to manage their emotions by teaching them problem solving and coping skills. It is a skills-based treatment that is helpful for those experiencing difficulties managing difficult emotions and behaviours. 

This is a comprehensive treatment program that involves individual psychotherapy and group skills training. In order to participate in the program, participants need to commit to weekly group therapy sessions and supplementary individual therapy sessions.

OUTLINE OF PROGRAM: Mindfulness skills are central to DBT and are integrated throughout the DBT program. The core modules of the DBT program include:

1- Emotion Regulation Skills (9 sessions): Learning to understand, name and change emotions. 

2- Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills (7 sessions): Learning to maintain healthy relationships and foster self-respect

3- Distress Tolerance Skills (8 sessions): Learning to survive and manage crisis periods.

Insurance coverage

This type of service is usually covered for individuals with extended health care benefits; however, we recommend that you follow-up with your insurance company to confirm this.

Contact Information

Please click here to download a fact sheet about our DBT group.  To make an appointment, or to get more information about this service, including the fees, please click on the “Book Now” button at the top of our homepage. If you have any other questions you can contact us by phone (613-820-9931, ext. 0) or by email at info@oicbt.ca