Emotion Regulation Group

Now taking referrals for 2023

Many people struggle to manage emotions – not knowing what they’re feeling, or what to do with emotions that arise – and often turn to problem behaviours in attempts to cope with emotions (e.g. avoiding, lashing out at others, doing things that are self-destructive).

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that helps people who struggle with emotion dysregulation related to mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and addictions; as well as difficulties with anger, grief, shame, and other painful emotions. 

This 12 week-long DBT skills training group will teach participants skills to help: 

• Reduce emotional pain by increasing awareness and acceptance of the present moment 

• Endure intense emotions without making the situation worse

• Identify, understand, and accept emotions, reduce emotional intensity, and improve problem-solving to promote planful responding rather than impulsive reacting

• Improve relationships by setting healthier limits, problem-solving, and assertive communication 

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