DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT) SKILLS GROUP FOR TEENAGERS

Adolescents will gain an understanding of their emotions, learn skills to better manage those emotions, and change behaviors to live more productive lives.

Facilitated by Dr. Laura Ruesjas-Lukasik, PsyD Licensed Clinical Psychologist

The goal is to teach adolescents to understand their emotions, give them skills to manage those emotions, and change behaviors in ways that will make their lives better.

DBT is an evidence-based treatment proven effective in treating the emotional dysregulation and severe behavioral symptoms — self-harm and suicidal thoughts or attempts — seen in adolescents with diagnoses including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and ADHD.

Number of Sessions: 15 sessions (13 for teenagers + 1 for teenagers & parents + 1 parents training).

Location: Huacao Minhang –within 5 min walking distance to SAS Puxi and BISS school campuses.

Tentative starting date/frequency: February 7 (or until the group is consolidated), every Monday 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Number of participants: 6-10 (Ages: 14-18 years old)

Requirements: Participate in individual counseling with a professional. Commitment to participate in all 15 sessions; parents expected to attend 2 sessions.

Fee: Please email for details

For questions and details please email: dr.lauraruesjas@kareconsulting.org

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