Name: Step into Wellness with DBT in this 12/24 Week Program!
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Description: Learn practical skills for mental health resilience in this interactive, engaging online DBT program!

Step into Wellness with DBT in this 12/24 Week Program!

Recognizing the extreme need for services, Dialectical Living was formed to provide Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills and support to those in need. We would like to reduce the needless suffering for many by offering more options to acquire skills learning and support. We strive to create a safe environment to learn and grow. Our mission is to enable those who struggle with emotion regulation and their families and friends a better quality of life; as Marsha Linehan says “a life worth living”.We are a group of individuals who are passionate about helping others and teaching and using DBT skills. Each of us have lived experience and use the skills in our own lives successfully. We are registered social workers, social service workers, addiction counselors and peer support workers professionally who are leading successful lives using DBT skills and who want to give back to the community to help bring others out of the dark into happier more fulfilling lives.Julie Hayden, MSW, RSW, Social Worker, Executive DirectorJulie is a social worker with an extensive background in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) training with Shelley McMain (UofT and CAMH) as well as with the Linehan Inst. She is also trained in facilitating family groups having completed the Family Connections DBT program with Alan Fruzetti (NEABPD). Coming from a place of truly knowing, in addition to her training, her skills as a therapist often help her client's make changes they never thought possible. Julie instills hope and courage in families of loved ones who struggle with emotion dysregulation helping families understand the disorder and find compassion in the chaos. She is also a certified yoga teacher having studied yoga for mental health and addiction. Julie is passionate about creating awareness for mental health and reducing stigma and has worked on anti-stigma campaigns and is currently working on a documentary, "Life on DBT". Julie's lived experience and her energy, passion and sense of fun interaction inspire positive change in others.Elizabeth Osel - Peer Support Worker/Program Developer/Group FacilitatorElizabeth is a peer support worker with deep experience in DBT, DBT for families, mindfulness, mindful self-compassion, as well as other healing modalities. She has a long-time committed daily mindfulness practice, and brings depth, knowledge, and passion to every session she facilitates. Clients are drawn to Elizabeth’s peaceful energy and her emphasis on the healing power of self-validation, gentle mindfulness, and her teaching of radical acceptance infused with self-compassion.Lucy Xie,  MSW, RSW,  Group FacilitatorLucy is a Registered Social Worker with her BSW from University of British Columbia and MSW from University of Toronto. Lucy has experience working in mental health & addiction with specialties in operational stress injury, brain injury rehab, attachment issues, and women's mental health. She is passionate about clinical practice, research, education and advocacy around issues related to BPD and complex PTSD. She combines sound clinical knowledge with enthusiasm, humour, and radical genuineness.Chloé Rosemarin, Social Service Worker, PeerChloé is a group facilitator who comes to DBT with a trauma-informed lens, as well as strong knowledge of substance use and how it intersects with emotional pain. Chloé’s been passionate about mental health education for over a decade, and has previously worked in supportive housing dedicated towards people managing their mental health and/or substance use. Chloé is known for being very straightforward which many people find helpful when they don’t know where else to turn.Rachel Goldberg, MSW, RSW, Group FacilitatorRachel is a registered social worker and a recent graduate of the University of Toronto’s Master of Social Work program. She is a new and enthusiastic student of DBT and a facilitator in training with Dialectical Living. Her previous work includes individual and group counselling at a family health team as well as several years of experience as a teacher in both Canada and Mexico. In addition to facilitating groups, Rachel will be designing online courses for DL—keep an eye out for these on our website! When she is not working, Rachel enjoys travelling, cooking, and teaching Spanish.

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Learn practical skills for mental health resilience in this interactive, engaging online DBT program!

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Elevate your mental resilience through this interactive, engaging program online designed to help you master emotion regulation and foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Why continue to endure needless suffering when a transformative set of skills and unwavering support can significantly enhance your mental well-being? Our clients have likened our sessions to a breath of fresh air, providing essential coping mechanisms on a weekly basis.The invaluable skills you'll acquire here will empower you to expertly navigate distress, effectively manage your emotions on a daily basis, bolster your mindfulness, and cultivate and sustain meaningful relationships, among other benefits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are universally beneficial, catering to individuals struggling with substance use, self-harm, disordered eating, anger outbursts, and addictions as well as anyone seeking a life with less unnecessary suffering. DBT's efficacy is backed by compelling evidence and extensive research, originally developed to aid those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Today, it has demonstrated remarkable success in assisting individuals facing challenges with emotion regulation, including those dealing with addiction, anxiety, panic, and depression.O﻿ur clients tell the story with their reviews<a href="https://www.dialecticalliving.ca/reviews/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> here</a>.At Dialectical Living, we are dedicated to creating an engaging and interactive learning experience. We employ a variety of dynamic teaching methods such as videos, role plays, small breakout groups, games, interactive activities, home practice teams, quizzes, and intimate group discussions. Our DBT group is psychoeducational, which means it's not your typical support group where you sit in a circle and delve deep into your problems. Instead, it's a place where you can acquire valuable life skills and put them into practice every week. Think of yourself as a student in a nurturing and comfortable learning environment, surrounded by individuals who also have challenges with their emotions. Plus, you can look forward to weekly home practice assignments to further reinforce your learning.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHoyfAsBn4Q&amp;t=1s" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">W﻿hy DBT in 3 minutes video</a>D﻿o any of the following fit for you? If so, DBT skills will be beneficial for you.Do you have difficulties maintaining relationships maybe some/all of your relationships are fraught with intense feelings of judgement, fears of abandonment and rejection?Do you idealize and devalue your close relationships? This means you love someone one minute and hate them the next.Do you think in black and white?Do you have difficulties with substance use, self-harm, disordered eating and/or overspending?Have you ever felt suicidal? Maybe you think about killing yourself sometimes/often?Do you have difficulties working or going to school?Do you experience dissociation? These are times when you lose time or you feel out of your body.Do you experience emotional pain more than others in your life? It may seem like you are super sensitive to the emotional touch.Do you have intense feelings when small things go wrong?Do you feel that every day catastrophic things happen in your life?Do you find that you take things really personally like when your friend cancels a dinner and you feel that they are cancelling because of something you did/said?Do you wish you were more independent in your life; feeling like you are self sufficient in your day to day activities?Do you feel negative a lot of the time and/or worry about bad things happening?Do you have negative feelings about yourself and others? Maybe you have some self hatred or loathing?Have you been on a wait-list for psychiatric treatment?Do you want to learn dialectical behaviour therapy skills?Are you looking for support from people with health care backgrounds, extensive training in DBT AND lived experience?If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then DBT and Dialectical Living would be a good fit for you! Our “Intro to DBT” psychoeducational group will teach you skills to address all of the challenges mentioned above and more. I﻿f you have close family members it is a good idea they also learn skills. Here is information and sign up for our <a href="http://www.dialecticalliving.ca/compassion-in-chaos-series/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Compassion in Chaos Family DBT group, </a>a drop in group Monday evenings. W﻿e also teach these skills in a <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/735244123967?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">DBT for Couples</a> format. If you have a partner you can learn together!For more information please go to <a href="https://www.dialecticalliving.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.dialecticalliving.ca/</a>

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