The facilitators are Maheema Misra and Milana Prakash, both diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder with other comorbidities. They ensure the logistical planning, protocols etc. In this DBT Skills Group she will teach, deliver DBT Skills and maintain safety of the group apart from ensuring the protocols are in place.

Arti’s profile- The mental health professional delivering and teaching these skills is Ms. Arti Shroff, psychologist specialized in Clinical Psychology. She is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – an evidence and research based approach and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Arti works with individuals who experience a variety of psychological issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Mood and Personality disorders. She has conducted numerous workshops and talks for different organizations and is active in building awareness and eradicating the stigma on mental health issues through various outreach initiatives. She is an avid reader and writer who has authored numerous articles for various media portals such as Times of India, Mumbai Mirror, Free Press Journal, BBC India.

We currently meet over Google Meet, as we grow we plan on buying a Zoom account so we can support people in the best way possible.

To sign up, one must ensure the following: -Clinical diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder -18 years or above of age -Signed and stamped letter from mental health professional consenting that the individual is eligible for DBT Skills Group. -Individual must be under the care of a mental health professional at all times.

There are only 20 slots for a month. The registration process is as follows- -Email us if you are interested in the DBT Skills Group. -We will send you a UPI Id or Bank Account details where you shall pay INR 500 -Send us a screenshot of the payment -We shall send you an intake form which is mandatory to fill to be a part of the DBT Skills Group.

The home rules are to show up for oneself first. -We do not encourage and assume responsibility of any communication or relationship outside of the session. -Confidentiality is of essence. -Use of Trigger Warnings is important.

• If something difficult comes up for the individual, inform the MHP and take a breather or exit the group.
• You must reach out to a crisis helpline or your mental health professional or nearest hospital in case you are unsafe or in crisis.
• Do not advice or be containers of other individuals if you are not in the headspace.
• Having a therapist/ psychiatrist is mandatory.
• One must be 18 years or above of age.
• Use of derogatory or abusive language, intent or any action verbal or non verbal must be avoided. -Empathy and support is of vital importance.
• This is not group therapy or therapy but a skills group where DBT Skills will be taught.
• In case of demise of any member due to any reason, one must respect the family’s wishes and needs and not share anything on social media.
• Promotion of any nature unless relevant to BPD or DBT is prohibited.