Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Group

This 12-week therapeutic skills group uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support participants in developing mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Through experiential exercises and group discussions, members will learn to identify and effectively respond to emotions, cope with challenges constructively, and foster healthy relationships. The group provides a supportive environment to explore personal challenges and grow alongside others. 

DBT can be especially helpful for people who have experienced trauma, emotional dysregulation, and/or unstable relationships. 

Unlike a full DBT group, our facilitators will not provide 24-hour on call support. 

Group Composition

• The group will consist of two cofacilitators and up to 10 group members.

• Group members must be 18+ and located in Illinois during the group session.

• Group members can be current or new CWHC clients.

• This group is open and affirming of people of all gender identities and expressions

To Join the Group: Fill out our Contact Request Form and one of our group facilitators will reach out to schedule a phone screen. These free calls are for us to answer any questions you have about the group, gather some information about you and your interest in the group, and address payment and paperwork.

Screening calls with one of the group facilitators will be available from September 6th - October 18th. There is no fee associated with the screening calls. The group will begin on October 7th, but group members will be able to join the group through the 18th.

When and Where

• Mondays from 6pm to 7:30pm CT

• Every week from February 24th through May 12th

• Join online via Zoom

Payment and Insurance Information

This opportunity is available to individuals’ using insurance or accessing our sliding scale. We can bill Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans. Group members will be responsible for any remaining copay that their insurance plan determines. This opportunity is also available on a sliding scale. The sliding scale fee for individuals to participate is $60 - $15 per session. For any questions about payment or group information, please contact counselinginfo@chicagowomenshealthcenter.org.