Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Skills Training Group

Announcing open enrollment for 15 week DBT Skill Training Group

Based on Marsha Linehan’s (1993) model of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), the group provides a highly structured format that targets emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness skills in adults designed to decrease impulsive behavior and increase mood stability. Participant referrals may include but are not limited to those who struggle with personality disorders. Instruction will encompass tools and strategies for those who suffer from other disorders including: mood, anxiety, addictive, eating, and impulse control.

Groups are closed for 15 weeks. Participants who are absent for 3 consecutive weeks are considered withdrawn from the group and refunds will not be given.

INSTRUCTORS:

• Lisa A. Lawry, LCSW – is a certified DBT individual therapist and group instructor. She has several years of experience providing individual DBT therapy and skills group training. She currently maintains a private psychotherapy practice for adults and adolescents in Old Orchard Beach Maine. For more information see www.lisalawrylcsw.com.

• Brigitte Kablitz, LMSW-CC – is a certified DBT individual therapist and group instructor. She has several years of experience providing individual DBT therapy and skills group training. In addition to DBT skills group trainings, she is currently working as a Crisis Intervention Specialist.

WHEN:

• January 10, 2008 through April 17, 2008
• Thursday evenings 5:30pm to 7pm

WHERE:

• The office of Lisa A. Lawry, LCSW located at 1 Granny Smith Court Suite 105, Old Orchard Beach, ME.

COST:

• $40.00 per week or $500.00 paid in advance.