Posted by Amelia_in_StPaul on June 17, 2009, at 15:10:41
In reply to Re: There is NO DBT in Ottawa! :-( » Dinah, posted by Deneb on June 17, 2009, at 10:33:15
Hey Deneb, if you have any questions about a particular skill or module, I'd be happy to tell you what I know and work through it w/you here on Babble.
I am in DBT here in my major city (US) and am lucky that I have insurance that covers it. I am in the once-a-week program, but even so, when I was in three-days-a-week, insurance covered it.
So I've got some knowledge--I still have ways to go, and obviously am no expert, but the DBT I am getting is some of the best around (and believe me, I've sampled some DBT groups/programs that were just crap).
I can attest that it does help. I have successfully gotten through my first panic attack in months with minimal distress (as minimal as a panic attack can be), and without freaking out about it (which reduced its intensity and duration). I do not completely shut down from distress as I used to; I can usually cope and move on with my life.
It is just so fantastic that your therapist is willing to give it a try. How wonderful.
Oh btw, in addition to the DBT workbook, Linehan has some DVDs/tapes about each module. I think you can order it from her site. Or ask your library to order it.
Good luck!
Amelia> Previous DBT sessions on Babble have not really gone anywhere. I think maybe I'll work through the workbook here on Babble an get feedback.
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> Others can join in too.
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