DBT Skill Building Group
ages 11-18
DBT Skills for Teens
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapeutic modality that has been proven effective in managing intense emotions, reducing self-harming behaviors, and improving communication and relationships. This group will focus on building the skills in each of the four modules of DBT: core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. To read more about DBT, click here. To determine if DBT is a good fit for your teen, take a look at our checklist here.
DBT Group therapy for teens in Jenkintown, PA and wellesley, MA
is a weekly DBT-informed group for teens who:
Have difficulty managing intense or extreme emotions
Struggle with anxiety and/or depression
Have a hard time identifying and/or sharing feelings
Engage in self-harm or self-destructive behaviors
Make impulsive decisions or react impulsively
Struggle with conflict at home or at school
DBT Support Groups can Address anxiety, depression, compulsiveness, self harm and more
Appropriately manage intense emotions
Learn how to handle symptoms of anxiety and depression
Abstain from self-harm or self-destructive behaviors
Reduce impulsivity and reactivity
Communicate effectively to improve relationships and create effective assertiveness
*Parents will receive weekly updates and information to assist in continuing skill building at home.
When? Various days and time, both in person and virtual. Please contact for details.
Where? This group is offered in both our Jenkintown, PA and Wellesley, MA locations
Cost? $60 for 55 minute session; $85 for 75 minute session. *You may be eligible for out of network benefits - please call your insurance company to inquire.
Interested in enrolling your teen?
Complete the form below and we’ll contact you to set up the next best steps.
*For more information on DBT and to see if it's a good fit for your teen, please click here.
The Center for Family Empowerment offers DBT group therapy for teens in Jenkintown, PA. We also serve Abington, Cheltenham, Glenside, Elkins Park, Wyncote and other nearby areas.