DBT 6 week skills based class
Time: 4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Dates: 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7
Location: To be announced soon (Most classes will be held at Louisville Rec Center or a Boulder Valley School District Classroom - School Building may vary)
I run smaller sized groups to allow for community building and deeper skill building. If the group is sold out but you are still interested, please fill out this form in order to be put on a waitlist and/or if there is enough interest, I may be able to run a second group. I am passionate about reaching as many kids in our community so please reach out and I will do my best to accommodate you
We continue to see youth mental health decline both nationwide and in our local community. The statistics on youth depression, suicide and other problems highlight the urgent need to help and support our kids. As a school counselor, I am passionate about providing real solutions to help students build resiliency and to acquire the skills necessary to navigate their complex social and world climates. In our current system, we too often wait until children are already struggling before giving them the necessary tools to cope. This couldn't be more important in our community that continues to weather local trauma and loss during a global pandemic.
Trailblazer Counseling utilizes an evidence base curriculum in my groups and classes called DBT STEPS-A and I incorporate resources for families to also gain knowledge and understanding around the specific skills that your child is learning.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills have been demonstrated to be effective in helping adolescents manage difficult emotional situations, cope with stress, and make better decisions.
The skills of the DBT STEPS-A curriculum are evidence-based and divided into four main modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness which align with the five CASEL competencies.
If this class is sold out, please fill out this form and I will be in contact soon to let you know of additional opportunities.