What is the difference between this program and regular Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a comprehensive program that involves several components including individual DBT Psychotherapy and DBT Skills Training, along with in-between session telephone coaching. It is a type of therapy designed for people with severe emotional dysregulation and is conducted by intensively trained DBT Therapists. Our High Conflict Couples class is different because it includes only the Skills Training Content and the material is modified and adapted for couples. This course is a powerful adjunct to any individual counseling or couples counseling, but it is not a suitable stand alone treatment for any particular disorder. If I take this class does this mean that I am mentally ill? On the contrary, taking this class indicates that you are serious about improving the dynamics in all your relationships. If either partner in a couple believes they have serious anxiety or depression or other mental health symptoms that might interfere with being able to participate in
