In 2019, 18.8% of high school students reported suicidal ideation in the past year.
More than 17% of adolescents reported engaging in self-harming behavior.
What is DBT-A?
DBT-A is a comprehensive therapy aimed at building a life worth living by reducing factors that may get in the way of achieving goals and enjoying life. Adolescents with high-risk behaviors such as suicidal thoughts, self-harm or substance use have been shown to benefit from this evidence-based treatment.
DBT-A staff include master’s level clinicians in counseling, psychology and social work who are trained and credentialed to provide this evidence-based intervention. There are also Certified Youth Peer Support Specialists with lived experience and case managers trained in DBT-A to help support all needs that an adolescent and family may have.
What does the DBT-A program include?
Weekly individual therapy
Family therapy sessions
Weekly multi-family skills group
Who can attend DBT-A?
Phone coaching sessions
Peeer Support specialist services
Case management services
DBT-A is designed for adolescents that are 13 years of age and older who meet certain criteria. A parent/guardian/trusted adult is required to attend the Multi-Family Skills Group with the adolescent.
What should I expect from DBT-A?
In 6-months, teens and will:
Have effective treatment for regulating emotions
Confidently replace problem behaviors with skillful behaviors
Navigate relationships in their environment (family, school, peers)
Create a life worth living
“DBT saved my life! It helped me find balance and even ground in a very difficult and uncertain time in my life. It showed me different ways to look at situations.”
Joshaunna
Belkiewicz, Certified Youth Peer Specialist, graduate of DBT-A
DBT-A is a 6-month treatment commitment.
For more information, please contact your terapist or case manager.
