DBT for Adolescents & Caregivers

We will be offering a Multi-Family DBT Skills Training Group starting in January 2025 located in Victoria, BC. Intakes open on November 1, 2024, and the screening form will be available on that day below.

What: 26-week Multi-Family DBT Skills Training Group

When: January -July 2025

Where: In-person in Victoria, BC (location TBD)

Who: Adolescents aged 13-17 who are residents of the CRD and struggle with BPD symptoms or emotion dysregulation, with the strongly recommended option for two caregivers to attend.

Cost: Free

Intake Date: November 1, 2024. The screening form for clients is now open until November 15, 2024, or until full.

Screening is now open: https://bit.ly/DBTforYouth

Intake Process: Please read carefully.

• Complete Screening Form

• The screening form will be available on our website when intakes open on November 1, 2024, and will close two weeks later.

• The form will assess eligibility based on the following criteria:

  a) The adolescent and caregiver must be residents of the CRD for the entire duration of the program.

  b) The adolescent is experiencing clinically significant symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or severe emotion dysregulation, although no formal diagnosis is required.

  c) The adolescent must be under the care of a registered therapist for the entire duration of the program.

  One-Hour Zoom or Phone Assessment

• If eligible, you will receive an informed consent form via email for completion.

• You will then be scheduled for a one-hour Zoom or phone appointment to review the consent form and an assessment to ensure the program aligns with your goals.

• Due to limited space, not all applicants will be accepted into the group. You will be notified of your status within one month of completing the screening form.

Please note: We do not maintain a waitlist for the DBT Skills Training Groups.