Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Skills Groups (DBT) in Westford, MA
Facilitated by Lisa Wessan, LICSW
DBT Therapist and Skills Trainer
Tel: 978.710.8039
For DBT Contact Form, please click HERE.
Ancient spirals represent the winding journey
inward we must take if we are to truly love and
know ourselves. From that journey, we return
with more power and wisdom.
What does "dialectical" mean?
"The term "dialectical" means a synthesis or integration of opposites. The primary dialectic within DBT is between the seemingly opposite strategies of acceptance and change. For example, DBT therapists accept clients as they are while also acknowledging that they need to change in order to reach their goals. In addition, all of the skills and strategies taught in DBT are balanced in terms of acceptance and change. For example, the four skills modules include two sets of acceptance-oriented skills (mindfulness and distress tolerance) and two sets of change-oriented skills (emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness)." ~ Dr. Marsha Linehan, Founder |
For
example, in this moment you are good
enough and perfect as is, AND you could improve...both beliefs are equally
true. Embracing the paradox, or dialectical thought, is healthier than
fighting with the reality of it. We hold many dialectical beliefs in our
minds which can be very stressful if not understood on this level. ~
Lisa Wessan |
How will
DBT help you improve? Learn to
better manage your with
Other People ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Who
attends these groups? We welcome anyone who wants to get better (mature teens
and up). You do not need a formal diagnosis to be here....I am confident that
someday these four modules will be taught in all elementary schools! Plus, our groups reflect the interests of a non-binary
community, with trans, LGBTQ and all unassigned labels included. We love
diversity, and welcome the full rainbow of human experience. ROLLING
ENROLLMENT: Classes fill up quickly in advance. Please contact me
prior to the next open enrollment period. PLEASE
NOTE... Enrollment requires an Initial Consultation with
me to see how I can best serve you in the group, and if this group is a good
fit for you. Please call me at 978.710.8039 or email to
inquire. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LOCATION:
Westford Center for Counseling (Free parking, handicapped
accessible) |
I have been honored to
witness many DBT graduates practice better emotional regulation, gain
mindful insights, take more positive
actions and transform their lives with the power of DBT Skills. It is exciting to witness these
solution-focused sessions turn into amazing results for our group members.
That's why I love teaching DBT Skills! With Hope and Courage,
We use
Dr. Marsha Linehan's DBT
Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets (2nd edition, spiral bound).
Please use this ISBN number to avoid ordering the wrong edition: ISBN #
978-1-57230-781-0 NOTE: This textbook was written with the intention of a
trained facilitator explaining the material and working through the exercises
within a group setting. It is not
intended to read on your own, as there are gaps in understanding and sections
that need to be explained and demonstrated. Wessan In the news...click HERE to read articles
written by or about Lisa Wessan. |
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