Group Type: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
Goals of the Group:
- Equip participants with DBT skills to manage emotions, improve relationships, and enhance distress tolerance.
- Cultivate mindfulness to navigate challenges associated with BPD in a structured, supportive environment.
- Empower individuals to identify and understand emotions, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and communicate effectively.
Who Is The Group For?
- Individuals diagnosed with or struggling with symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
- Those experiencing emotional dysregulation, unstable relationships, impulsivity, identity disturbances, or self-harming behaviors.
- People seeking a safe, supportive space to learn DBT skills and improve their quality of life.
Discussion Topics:
- Core DBT modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
- Understanding BPD and its bio-social theory.
- Practical applications of DBT skills in daily life.
What Will We Talk About?
- Mindfulness: Observing, describing, and participating in the present moment.
- Distress Tolerance: Crisis survival strategies and radical acceptance.
- Emotion Regulation: Identifying, labeling, and managing emotions effectively.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness: Assertiveness, communication, and relationship maintenance.
Glimpse of the Session:
Sessions 1-2: Foundations & Core Concepts
- Session 1: Introduction & Core Mindfulness
- Group expectations, BPD overview, and DBT introduction.
- Mindfulness skills: Observing, describing, participating, and non-judgmental awareness.
- Session 2: Chain Analysis & Behavior Patterns
- Understanding behavior triggers through Chain Analysis and Missing Link Analysis.
- Case study discussions and practical exercises.
Sessions 3-4: Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Session 3: Effective Communication & Assertiveness
- DEAR MAN technique for assertive communication.
- Role-playing for conflict resolution.
- Session 4: Relationship Maintenance & Balancing Priorities
- GIVE skills for maintaining relationships.
- FAST skills for setting emotional boundaries.
Sessions 5-6: Emotion Regulation
- Session 5: Understanding & Managing Emotions
- Recognizing emotional patterns and strategies for change.
- Techniques to increase positive emotions.
- Session 6: Strengthening Emotional Resilience
- ABC PLEASE skills for reducing vulnerability.
- Developing self-care plans and healthy habits.
Sessions 7-8: Distress Tolerance & Acceptance
- Session 7: Crisis Survival & Distress Tolerance
- TIPP techniques for immediate crisis management.
- Self-soothing and distraction strategies.
- Session 8: Radical Acceptance & Closure
- Practicing acceptance and mindfulness.
- Group reflection and personal takeaways.
Note: Session topics, order, and details may be adjusted based on group needs and facilitator guidance.
Facilitator Bio:
Facilitator: Dr Akanksha
• Years of Experience: 10+ years
• Groups Facilitated at SoulUp: 1
• Relevant Expertise: Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Group Counselling
Dr. Akanksha is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience in clinical practice. She follows a holistic, person-centered approach, working collaboratively with clients to develop personalized treatment plans aligned with their unique needs and life goals. Her work integrates evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based interventions, and she prioritizes creating a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space.
She has extensive experience working with individuals navigating depression and BPD, and her interest in this work is also shaped by personal insight into emotional lows and life transitions. Dr. Akanksha has taught group counselling to postgraduate students and facilitated workshops and group interventions for university students and corporate employees, working with groups ranging from 25 to 200 participants. She believes group spaces play a powerful role in helping individuals feel supported, understood, and better equipped to manage challenges across different areas of life.
• Years of Experience: 10+ years
• Groups Facilitated at SoulUp: 1
• Relevant Expertise: Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Group Counselling
Dr. Akanksha is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience in clinical practice. She follows a holistic, person-centered approach, working collaboratively with clients to develop personalized treatment plans aligned with their unique needs and life goals. Her work integrates evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based interventions, and she prioritizes creating a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space.
She has extensive experience working with individuals navigating depression and BPD, and her interest in this work is also shaped by personal insight into emotional lows and life transitions. Dr. Akanksha has taught group counselling to postgraduate students and facilitated workshops and group interventions for university students and corporate employees, working with groups ranging from 25 to 200 participants. She believes group spaces play a powerful role in helping individuals feel supported, understood, and better equipped to manage challenges across different areas of life.
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