Mental health and addictions in Calgary, Alberta
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Groups
Offered by McMan Calgary & Area
In short
DBT Skills Training groups follow the Dialectical Behavior Therapy model. These groups are 12-weeks long (2 hours/ week), focusing on mental health and well-being for teens (13-17 years) and young adults (18-27 years).
- Hours
- 8:30-4:30
- Who it is for
- Youth, Indigenous people, Newcomers and immigrants, 2SLGBTQI+ people; Youth, 2SLGBTQQIA+, Indigenous, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Money to get by, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Help with my mental health, My culture and roots, Being who I am, A fresh start, Meaning and purpose
- Cost and access
- Fee for service, Free, Subsidized
- Where
- 1538 25 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8Y3
- How to reach
- Website
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About this service
DBT Skills Training groups follow the Dialectical Behavior Therapy model. These groups are 12-weeks long (2 hours/ week), focusing on mental health and well-being for teens (13-17 years) and young adults (18-27 years). No formal mental health diagnosis is required. Groups are offered virtually.
Covers:
Mindfulness
o Self-awareness of emotions and physical reactions
o Being present
Interpersonal Effectiveness
o Communicate better with others
o Develop health relationships
Distress Tolerance
o Effective stress management
o Manage distressful situations without feeling worse
Emotional Regulation
o Understanding emotions and why you feel them
o Positive emotional response
Groups are a safe space to connect with others and learn mental health skills.
We help provide access regardless of their financial situation via bursaries. Groups are led by registered clinician and certified DBT Skills Training facilitator.
Who can use it?
Teens (13-17 years) and young adults (18-27 years). No formal mental health diagnosis required.
When is it open?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Training Groups is open 8:30-4:30.
How do I get in touch?
Use the website.
- Website
- https://mcmancalgary.ca/dbt/
Listed in Calgary, Alberta.
1538 25 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8Y3
1538 25 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8Y3Calgary, Alberta
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