Strengthening Connections Through DBT.
We offer support for families involved in our
DBT programs and DBT-informed Couples Therapy.
Families can choose to do family therapy or Parent Behavioral Training (Parenting DBT skills) with one of our clinicians. DBT for families builds on the skills that clients have learned in their DBT skills training to improve connection and communication among family members. Our training DBT family therapists will help families establish common goals, and discuss effective ways of problem-solving some of the obstacles to achieving those goals. Likewise, parents may opt to get additional support with parenting, utilizing DBT skills and concepts.
Parents can join our DBT Parenting group or receive support on an individual basis.
Steps to change unwanted behaviors and increase motivation for desired behaviors
Behavior modification techniques
How to troubleshoot parenting challenges
Common thinking traps that lead to increased reactivity
What is developmentally “normative” versus what is cause for concern
How to effectively communicate with your child
How to tolerate stressors and emotional “meltdowns” with your child
How to be more mindful throughout the day
Many couples find themselves locked in a maladaptive cycle of arguing, avoidance, and loneliness or dissatisfaction. Dr. Alan Fruzetti adapted DBT for “high-conflict” couples and aims to teach couples how to communicate more effectively to improve their relationships. Our DBT for couples program is built upon Dr. Fruzetti’s research and utilizes skills and concepts described in his book, High Conflict Couple: A Dialectical Behavior Guild to Finding Peace, Intimacy, and Validation.
Techniques for increasing positive connectedness
Skills for increased relationship mindfulness
Skills for increasing non-judgmental communication
Skills for increasing validation and joy in the relationship
Tools to interrupt or halt typical patterns of fighting
Skills to reduce unwanted impulsive behaviors or reactions that escalate arguments