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DBT Steps To Healing

Acute Symptoms

Self destructive thoughts or behaviors
Hospitalizations
Feeling like emotions are out of control
Talk therapy not effective or recurring issues
Substance use/numbing or avoidance behaviors

Referral To DBT

Self Referral
Family Referral
Provider referral (not required)

Clinical Intake

Matched with Therapist
Assess best fit for program options
Review Time Commitments

Orientation To Program

Structure of Program
Commitment to the Process
Group and Individual Expectations
Safety and Crisis Plans
Therapy Goals

DBT Skill Training

Classroom style skills training
Structured but tailored to clients needs
Evidence/Science-based materials
Interactive classroom experience tailored to learning styles
Phone Coaching

Prolonged Exposure/EMDR

Required: Stabilization and gained traction with DBT skills
Deeper work in this phase

Building A Life Worth Living

Increased motivation
Treatment plan sets goal (secured housing, new job, broke free of a relationship, etc)
Effective resiliency, empowerment
Optional aftercare/discharge to outpatient provider or lower level of care

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Helping Overcome Obstacles

We look forward to demonstrating what makes our practice the best place for you or your client. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help.

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Plymouth, MN

The Gage Building

10000 Hwy 55, Suite 300

Plymouth, MN 55441

Phone: 763-412-0722
Fax: 833-450-6254