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How do I join a DBT Group?
The first step to joining a DBT Group is to receive an Intake Evaluation from one of our DBT Therapists. This evaluation ensures that each person is matched with the appropriate skills group, and is ready to commit to DBT treatment.
What commitment is required to participate in DBT at Therapeutic Oasis?
DBT therapy requires a long-term personal, family and financial commitment. The core of dialectical behavior therapy is the DBT Skills Group which meets for 1-1/2 to 2 hours a week for 24 weeks. During this 24-week period, participants must commit to weekly therapy with an individual therapist. Frequent absences from groups or individual therapy may cause participants to be terminated from the DBT program.
What is the difference between DBT and CBT?
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is a widely used form of psychotherapy that focuses on an individual’s thinking or behavior, with the goal of improving dysfunctional reasoning. CBT sessions encourage individuals to explore automatic thoughts, reactions, and behaviors displayed within particular situations. DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan. DBT is firmly rooted in CBT, with one exception: DBT encourages clients to accept uncomfortable thoughts, reactions and behaviors through the process of validation. Through this process of acceptance, individuals are able to focus on long-term goals with the help of their therapist.[1] In contrast to CBT, DBT therapy requires a long-term commitment and has several components to treatment, including individual therapy, group therapy, and coaching calls.
[1] https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Treatment/Psychotherapy
Will my insurance cover DBT treatment?
Therapeutic Oasis of the Palm Beaches is out-of-network with all insurance providers. If your insurance plan has out-of-network benefits, reimbursement may be possible for DBT treatment. Each insurance plan varies - it is the client’s responsibility to know and understand their insurance benefits.
Is DBT an appropriate treatment for teens and children?
DBT was designed to help individuals struggling with emotional instability and dysregulation. Since many children and teens also experience difficult emotions, DBT therapy is often a recommended treatment to help teach effective coping skills. “The goal of DBT is to teach adolescents techniques to help them understand their emotions without judgment — the mindfulness component — and also to give them skills and techniques to manage those emotions and change behaviors in ways that will make their lives better.”[1] DBT treatment for teens and children includes weekly individual therapy sessions, age appropriate DBT skills groups, and a parent group (Middle Path) that teaches DBT skills for the whole family.
[1] https://childmind.org/article/dbt-dialectical-behavior-therapy/
Can I continue to see my regular therapist while attending DBT groups at Therapeutic Oasis?
All therapists at Therapeutic Oasis have received extensive training through Behavioral Tech, which oversees DBT training and certification. While other therapists may be familiar with DBT, it is not recommended that clients be seen by outside therapists while participating at DBT groups at Therapeutic Oasis. This approach helps provide the best outcome for clients seeking DBT therapy.
What is a DBT Consultation Team and why is it important?
The purpose of the consultation team is to ensure therapists maintain the highest standards of DBT application. According to Behavioral Tech, it “is intended to be therapy for the therapists and to support DBT providers in their work with people who often have severe, complex, difficult-to-treat disorders.”[1] At Therapeutic Oasis, many clients receive multiple services from different therapists on the team. Weekly consultation meetings provide time for each therapist to discuss treatment options for individual clients. A team encourages a multi-faceted treatment approach tailored to an individual’s unique needs.
[1] http://behavioraltech.org/resources/whatisdbt.cfm
What are Coaching Calls?
Phone coaching is a brief, structured call intended to support the work done in individual therapy and skills groups. (It is not "Phone Therapy.") It is an opportunity for clients to get real-time support for the application of their newly learned skills and to receive assistance in identifying the most effective skill to use when in a highly emotional state.