The Group DBT Skills Program is designed to support adults with moderate to severe psychological distress, with added complexity. The 20-week group program focuses on helping participants develop essential coping skills for managing emotions, actions and thoughts effectively. The program is delivered face-to-face in Penrith CBD, and guides participants through learning four core DBT skills: distress tolerance, emotional regulation, mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness.
Who is eligible for the Group DBT Skills Program?
This program is available to people aged 18 years and over who reside in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Penrith LGAs, and are experiencing moderate to severe psychological distress, with complex needs that cannot be addressed through Medicare-subsidised services or the NDIS.
Complex needs may include:
- trauma due to physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect
- a current diagnosis of borderline personality disorder
- severe issues with emotional regulation.
Who can benefit from this program?
- People who are unable to access the PTS extended program due to age or lack of health care card
- People who experience any of the following:
- self-harm
- suicidal ideation
- borderline personality disorder
- impulsivity
- emotional regulation difficulties
- alcohol and other drug comorbidities or substance use disorders.
Referral
A GP, psychiatrist or nurse practitioner referral is required to access this program.
A healthcare or pension card is not required for this service.
More information
Visit the Penrith Clinical Psychology DBT website for more information on the DBT skills group program.
