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DBT Skills Group: Emotional Balance & Relationship Effectiveness (Online)

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Dates: Thursdays, Jan 15 – Mar 5, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:15 pm CT (1:00–2:15 pm ET)
Format: Live online · HIPAA-compliant telehealth
Size: Small cohort (4–8 participants)
Facilitator: Alexis Schmiedigen, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Requirement: Must be actively engaged in individual therapy
Cost: $680 total · Due at registration · Self-pay only

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What You’ll Learn​

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This structured, skills-based program teaches foundational Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to help you:

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• Communicate more effectively — express yourself clearly, set boundaries with confidence, and navigate conflict with less defensiveness and more understanding.

• Manage strong emotions — learn how to ride the wave of difficult feelings without becoming overwhelmed or shutting down.

• Cope with stress and uncertainty — develop healthier ways to respond to distress, change, and triggers so you can stay centered under pressure.

• Build healthier relationships — strengthen trust, repair ruptures, and connect more authentically with others.

• Cultivate mindfulness and self-awareness — increase awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can respond intentionally rather than react automatically.

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Each week introduces core DBT skills—Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness—with guided practice and take-home tools.

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What to Expect

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• 8 live sessions (75 min each) via secure telehealth

• Structured teaching + hands-on practice

• Weekly worksheets + reflection exercises

• Supportive, non-judgmental environment

• Coordination with your individual therapist to deepen integration

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Who It’s For

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This group is ideal if you:

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• Struggle with communication, boundaries, or feeling understood in relationships

• Find yourself overwhelmed by emotions or reacting in ways you later regret

• Want to cope with stress and uncertainty more effectively

• Are looking for practical tools to feel more balanced, calm, and confident in daily life

• Value structure, guidance, and real-world practice within a supportive group setting

• Are currently in individual therapy and ready to build on that work by learning new skills

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This is a skills-training group, not a psychotherapy group. It’s designed to complement, not replace, individual therapy.

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Registration & Payment

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• The total program cost is $680, covering all 8 sessions + materials.

• Payment is due in full at registration to reserve your spot.

• The group is self-pay only and not eligible for insurance or superbills.

• Because this is a small, closed group, payments are non-refundable once registration is confirmed.

• This policy reflects a shared commitment by all participants to the full 8-week process.