Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach that has shown significant effectiveness in helping individuals struggling with substance dependency or addiction.

Its effectiveness lies in its structured framework, which targets key challenges often faced by individuals with addiction, including emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and difficulty managing stress without resorting to substances. DBT integrates behavioral and cognitive strategies with mindfulness-based techniques, offering a comprehensive toolkit for recovery.

Overall, DBT is highly adaptable, addressing the unique needs of individuals with substance dependency. It not only aids in overcoming addiction but also promotes emotional growth, resilience, and the ability to build a fulfilling, substance-free life.

DBT SKILLS GROUP FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

This group meets every Friday at 2pm via Zoom.

This DBT skills group runs for 20 weeks. Sessions are carefully planned to equip you with the tools you need to manage stress, control emotions, and navigate relationships with confidence.

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    Emotional Regulation: Addiction often stems from an inability to cope with intense emotions. DBT teaches individuals to identify, understand, and regulate their emotions, reducing the need to use substances as a coping mechanism

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    Distress Tolerance: DBT emphasizes strategies for tolerating and managing distress in healthy ways. These skills help individuals resist the urge to use substances during high-stress or triggering situations.

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    Mindfulness: Mindfulness skills foster self-awareness and present-moment focus, enabling individuals to recognize cravings or destructive thought patterns without acting on them impulsively.

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    Interpersonal Effectiveness: Many individuals with addiction struggle with relationships or social pressures. DBT enhances communication and boundary-setting skills, improving relationships and reducing interpersonal stressors that may lead to substance use.

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    Behavioral Change: DBT’s structured approach helps individuals identify patterns of maladaptive behavior and replace them with healthier coping strategies, fostering long-term recovery.

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    Relapse Prevention: DBT specifically addresses triggers and relapse by encouraging the use of coping skills and creating individualized plans to maintain sobriety.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • This depends on your medical aid, and plan, and whether or not you are seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist. Please contact the practice to find out.

  • Ideally you should join when we start a new group of skills, but if you can’t wait to start, you can join immediately.

  • The group follows a 20 week cycle, which costs R13860, including VAT

  • After receiving payment, you will be sent a Zoom link to join. We have a WhatsApp group where I share resources and “self work”. Please read the T’s and C’s.

  • Once you have contacted me, the practice will send you the bank details for an EFT.

  • No refunds are given, but you can join again later that year when you are ready.