Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Group

Practical skills for managing Emotions, navigating challenges and building a life worth living

What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy?

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-informed therapeutic approach that combines two important ideas: Learning to accept ourselves and our experiences as they are, while also developing practical skills to create meaningful change.

DBT helps people better understand emotions, respond more effectively during difficult or overwhelming moments, strengthen relationships and develop healthier ways of coping with life's challenges.

At CMD Counselling Services, the DBT group is structured around practical learning and skill development. Participants are supported to learn, practise and gradually apply DBT skills in everyday life within a respectful and supportive group environment.

The Four DBT Skill Areas

DBT teaches practical skills across four core areas. Together, these skills can help people respond more effectively to motions, stressful situations and relationships.

Mindfulness

Learning to notice thoughts, feelings and experiences in the present moment with greater awareness and less judgment.

Emotion Regulation

Understanding emotions, reducing emotional vulnerability and learning healthier ways to respond to intense feelings.

Distress Tolerance

Developing practical ways to manage difficult or overwhelming moments without making the situation worse.

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Building skills for communicating clearly, setting boundaries, managing conflict and maintaining healthier relationships.

How DBT Skills Can Help

DBT skills can support people to respond more effectively to difficult emotions, stressful situations and relationship challenges.

DBT may help with

Managing intense or rapidly changing emotions

Coping with distress and overwhelm

Reducing impulsive or unhelpful reactions

Increasing self-awareness

Developing healthier coping strategies

DBT can also support

Clearer communication

Setting and maintaining boundaries

Managing conflict more effectively

Building healthier relationships

Greater confidence in handling everyday challenges

What to Expect

The DBT Group is structured, supportive and skills-focused. Sessions include practical learning, guided discussion and opportunities to practise new skills in a respectful group environment

During the group

Learning and practising DBT Skills

Guided discussion and reflection

Worksheets and practical exercises

Opportunities to apply skills to everyday situations

Supportive group learning and shared understanding

Between sessions

Practising skills introduced in the group

Completing simple reflection or worksheet activities

Noticing how skills apply in daily life

Building confidence through repetition and practice

Bringing questions or experiences back to the next session

Current Program Details

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Group

Friday | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

2.5-hour sessions

Waikiki, WA

This is a 30-week closed group, which means participants join at the beginning of the program and remain with the same group throughout the full program. This supports consistency, trust and a safer shared learning environment.

Across the 30 weeks, participants work through the four core DBT skill areas - Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness - with opportunities to practise and apply the skills between sessions.

Cost: $90.00 per hour

Includes program materials and resources

Is This Group Right for Me?

The DBT Group may be a good fit if you are looking for practical skills to help manage emotions, cope with distress, strengthen relationships and respond more effectively to everyday challenges.

The program involves structured learning, practising skills between sessions, and participating in a shared therapeutic group environment. Because this is a 30-week closed group, participants need to be able to commit to attending regularly throughout the program.

If you are unsure whether DBT or the group format is right for you, you are welcome to get in touch to discuss the program before joining.

Interested in Joining the Next DBT Group?

Get in touch to discuss current availability, upcoming start dates and whether the DBT Group may be a good fit for you.

Enquire About the DBT Group