Evolution of Self Counseling and Consulting, LLC is launching its own comprehensive Dialectical Behavior therapy and Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy Programs.
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DBT and RO-DBT
Programs
Adult Programs
Standard DBT
Our standard DBT program follows the evidenced-based treatment first developed by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. While originally created to treat symptoms of borderline personality disorder, standard DBT is helpful for individuals who experience their emotions as being out of control. This type of emotional vulnerability is often referred to as undercontrolled (UC), meaning the individual is lacking effective self-control. This program is for adult clients who, generally, live independently from parents or guardians.
Radically Open DBT
Dr. Thomas Lynch created a major adaptation of DBT to target emotional overcontrol (OC). OC personality styles are characterized by excessive self-control, often leading to social isolation, inflexibility, poor interpersonal relationships, etc. Research has shown that RO-DBT can effectively treat diagnoses such as anorexia nervosa, chronic depression, and some personality disorders other than borderline personality disorder. Similar to standard DBT, the foundation of RO-DBT is based on behavioral principles, a dialectical philosophy, and skills acquisition. Our RO-DBT program serves adult clients; currently, there is no specific adaptation of RO-DBT for adolescents. To learn more about RO-DBT, please visit the Radically Open website.
Trauma and DBT Graduate Therapy
DBT-EMDR for Adults
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma processing treatment developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro. EMDR aims to change one’s emotions, thoughts, or behaviors linked to traumatic experiences. EMDR helps clients work through memories while using eye movements, guidance, and other specific techniques that allow a person to heal the mental impact of traumatic events. This treatment does not require processing past events in detail. Our DBT-EMDR program is for adult clients who are ready to process trauma events. The EMDR component is delivered in the form of a weekly group therapy session or in individual sessions by one of our EMDR providers. Clients continue with their DBT diary cards during this period and continue to review skills. The DBT-EMDR program may be beneficial for those who have already completed another DBT skills class or for clients who do not require completion of a typical DBT skills class. DBT-EMDR may also be provided as part of the ongoing work during DBT program after initial stabilization.
DBT Graduate Group
DBT Skills in Motion Group for Adults
Our DBT Skills in Motion Group is an inclusive, intern and peer-led platform that is both accessible and supportive for individuals who have completed the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training program. This dedicated group provides a valuable opportunity for recent graduates to actively practice and refine essential skills needed to effectively navigate the often challenging transition from comprehensive treatment to a more independent approach to self-management. Additionally, this group is particularly beneficial for former clients who are looking for a helpful refresher on the skills they have learned. The DBT graduate community comes together regularly to keep their skills alive, engaged, and relevant, while also contributing to the ongoing development and application of DBT skills in their daily lives.
Dr. Alec Miller and Dr. Jill Rathus developed an adaptation of DBT to treat emotional instability in adolescents. Our DBT-A program requires participation from both teens and parents. Particularly, the entire family participates in learning DBT skills together, in the form of a weekly multi-family skills class. Adolescents participate on their own in individual therapy sessions, and parents have the option to meet with a separate provider in the collective to establish behavioral strategies (as needed). Adolescents must be willing to participate in the treatment in order to be considered for our DBT-A program. On occasion, we may recommend the DBT-A program for young adult clients who are dependent on or living with parents/guardians.