Does your teen sometimes feel "bad" or "upset" without knowing why?
Does your teen seem as though they are on an emotional roller coaster, with little control over extreme emotions?
Do your teen's emotions often get the best of them, leading them to do something they later regret?
Does your teen tend to judge him/herself or make statements about disliking him/herself?
Does your teen tend to dwell on the negative?
Does your teen try to avoid feelings by shutting down?
Does your teen engage in self-destructive behaviors (like self-harm)?
Does your teen tend to ignore their own needs or happiness, but focus on making others happy?
Do they tend to struggle socially - becoming friends with others who don't treat them fairly, or having very intense relationships quickly?
Do they feel alone and/or misunderstood?
Do they tend to worry excessively?
Do they tend to struggle with standing up for themselves and being assertive?
Do they seem anxious, either caused by a specific trigger or for seemingly no reason?
Are they struggling with communication with family, peers, teachers?
Do they feel hopeless or unsure of whether things can improve?

If you answered YES to at least 3 of these questions, a DBT skills group might be a great way to support your teen!