Many adults struggle with emotions that feel overwhelming. You may find yourself caught in cycles of frustration, sadness, or anxiety , unsure how to calm down once emotions take over. At the same time, relationships can feel complicated and difficult to navigate. Communication breaks down. Conflicts escalate quickly. Misunderstandings leave you feeling isolated. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers tools that can help. In DBT group therapy, adults learn practical sk

Life can feel overwhelming at times. Stress, conflict, and intense emotions can leave you feeling drained and unsure how to cope. You may want to feel more calm and balanced, but it’s hard to find the right tools to get there. This is where Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group therapy can help. In our DBT Group for Calm and Balance, adults learn skills that bring relief, stability, and hope. Let’s explore the benefits of DBT group therapy and why it may be the right choi

Often we’re often made to believe that we should be able to do it all. Whether it's managing work, maintaining relationships, maybe even caring for our families, and still somehow find time for ourselves. While some of us do manage a lot, that doesn’t mean we have  to do it all alone. Thriving doesn’t mean pushing through isolation, it means learning when to lean on others and knowing that you’re allowed to ask for support. Sometimes, connecting with other women might not fe

If you’ve ever heard the term “DBT group” and thought, “Group therapy sounds intense… what even is DBT?” You’re not alone. A lot of people picture something scary or clinical, maybe even an unstructured, unclear group where it’s not clear what the goal is. But DBT, which stands for Dialectical Behavior Therapy, is actually warm, practical, and even fun at times! At Catalyss Counseling, we’re starting a new DBT group in September, and we’re inviting folks who are ready to mak

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy…sounds ominous, doesn’t it?  A Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT for short) group teaches how to manage yourself so that you can handle life more effectively. I have been teaching DBT for over 25 years and it has changed my life. I have learned to handle myself in situations that used to baffle me. That’s why I so enjoy teaching the core concepts of DBT. Let's dive into how DBT skills can help you manage your emotions and build a life worth l

One of the hardest parts about learning to build thriving relationships is that we need other people to practice with! Getting comfortable with vulnerability, setting healthy boundaries, practicing communication skills, engaging in productive conflict, overcoming social anxiety, etc. all tend to work best in a space where there is safety, trust, and understanding between people (which can be hard to find in the wild).    So, how can we learn, practice, and implement these sk

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