DBT skills will help to:
This is Mary, living with BPD
For years, she has struggled with feelings of emptiness.
When she was young, people often asked her, “Why can't you act normal?” or said, “You only think about yourself.” These words hurt her. She once dated someone who treated her badly. Mary usually feels bad about herself because of what other people say, and they don't say nice things often.
Mary feels things very deeply, so much that it's hard for her to bear. She wants to be loved, but she's afraid that people will not like her, so she keeps them away. She gets mad at other people and at herself too, and sometimes she acts out to get noticed. But when she does this, people think she is trying to trick them, not that she is asking for help. She feels very bad about this, like she has done something wrong. She knows hurting herself on purpose doesn't help, but she doesn't know what else to do.
It seemed to Mary that nothing helps or would help, life was miserable, and the DBT group was just another experiment.
Mary joined the DBT group and began to learn about being mindful, getting along with others, handling stress, and controlling her feelings.
The program is made just for people with BPD. That's why Mary began to notice changes. She now has a bunch of helpful techniques to use when things get tough.
Also, the other people in the group supported Mary. She didn't feel like she was the only one with problems. She saw that they were all working hard to make their lives better, too.
Different skills gave Mary superpowers to fight BPD.
Now, Mary always has a complete toolkit for a happier life.
Mindfulness
Brings peace of mind, self-understanding, and a better grasp of the surrounding world
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Helps Mary build better relationships and make new friends
Distress Tolerance
Mary now responds sensibly and safely, even when things are extremely tough
Emotion Regulation
Reduces the impact of emotional ups and downs, making room for actions that truly matter
How the training looks like?
Every lesson contains two parts - first, we discuss homework, after we learn a new skill. It is better to not skip the class- after 4 skips we will have to stop your participation in the group, and you can only join the next set/group (after 24 weeks).
We meet in the Google Meet once a week
The class lasts 2,5 hours
The tasks for home practice
= 1-2 hours a week
Maximum to 12 members in a group (average 10)
How Much Does It Cost?
Single Class Price: $40
Payment is made in blocks of four classes, which demonstrates your commitment and supports group consistency for better outcomes.
First Step: An interview, which is complimentary and requires no preparation
P.S. Space is limited, so apply soon to secure your spot.
Who Will Lead the Group?
We run the group with trusted materials.
If English isn't your first language, you'll find it easy to talk with us.
We're also non-native speakers and we keep our language simple.
application for an interview
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