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RO-DBT Skills Class

Southlake Counseling’s RO-DBT skills class helps those with high self-control develop openness, flexibility, and stronger social connections.

Program Overview

RO-DBT is designed for clients who struggle with excessive control, helping them build openness, flexible control, and social connectedness. This therapy is especially beneficial for those with OCD, chronic anxiety or depression, and other conditions where learning to let go and embrace change can be transformative.

Program Details

WHEN:
Thursdays from 6:15 pm to 7:45 pm for 10 weeks beginning November 7th, 2024

WHO:
The adolescent class is intended for adolescents ages 14-18. The parent/adult class is intended for caregivers of adolescents in the adolescent class as well as adults 18+ who identify as overcontrol.

LOCATION:
Huntersville Office Location

Topics Discussed

Group attendees can expect to address and work on the following topic areas throughout the course:

Self-Enquiry: Knowing yourself deeply
Flexible Mindset: Embracing change
Social Safety: Creating safe spaces
Emotional Expression: Sharing feelings openly
Mindfulness: Practicing self-compassion
Radical Openness: Welcoming new perspectives
Healthy Relationships: Building authentic connections
Receptivity: Slowing down and noticing
Social Signaling: Communicating warmth
Overcoming Loneliness: Reaching out to others

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Join our Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) skills class led by Apiffany Gaither, LCMHC, and Ashley, LCMHC-A, two dedicated clinicians at Southlake. Apiffany, an experienced RO-DBT Team Lead and eating disorder specialist, brings a wealth of experience from residential treatment, crisis services, and private practice. With foundational training in DBT and a Level 3 RO-DBT certification, she supports clients with a range of mental health needs, including eating disorders, anxiety, and OCD.

Ashley, known for her person-centered, affirming approach, is passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent individuals. With expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Ashley works collaboratively to foster resilience and self-empowerment for clients facing stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Together, Apiffany and Ashley create a supportive space for learning RO-DBT skills that encourage flexibility, openness, and emotional connection.

How Does Group RO-DBT Skills Training Work?

Interested participants are required to attend weekly individual counseling sessions while enrolled in skills training, either at Southlake or through an outside provider. An initial intake and a minimum of two pretreatment sessions are required to participate in any DBT skills training group.

Once in a RO-DBT Skills Training group, participants will begin to discuss and practice the following topics:

Openness
Receptivity
Social Connection
Flexible Responding

Groups will meet weekly for discussion and will be assigned homework after each session to practice newly-learned skills.

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RO-DBT Overview

RO-DBT is tailored for clients who need an irrational or excessive amount of control. RO-DBT focuses on receptivity and openness, flexible control to adapt to changing environmental conditions, and intimacy and social connectedness to form close, lasting bonds. If the client is experiencing difficulty expressing emotions, hyper-detailed or rule-governed behavior, distant style of relating, and high social comparison, they may benefit from an RO-DBT skills training course.

At least one caregiver is required to participate weekly with adolescents in a skills training class.

What To Expect From RO-DBT:

Individual Therapy

Work one-on-one with your RO-DBT therapist to identify and work on your goals and targets and how to apply new skills and strategies.

Skills Training

Skills class focuses on Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) skills, including Openness, Receptivity, Social Connection, and Flexible Responding.

Group skills training is an essential part of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) curriculum.

Phone Coaching

You will have access to your RO-DBT therapist for assistance in your day-to-day life when you need help applying the skills you’ve learned.

Therapist Consultations

Your RO-DBT therapist attends weekly DBT team meetings to ensure they are providing the most effective treatment.

SCHEDULE CONSULTATION

RO-DBT is evidence-based, meaning research shows that when it is done right, it works. Being Linehan Board-Certified Led means that our founder, Kimberly Krueger, ensures that all DBT therapists and programs at Southlake adhere to the model developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan.

You can be confident that Southlake’s DBT programs contain the necessary components and organization to deliver RO-DBT as it was intended and with the most effectiveness.

Note: Southlake Counseling offers several DBT groups for both children (ages 11-18) and their parents and young adults (18+) to teach techniques on how to better regulate emotions and improve relationships with others.

Southlake Counseling is DBT- Linehan Board Certified. By adhering to their evidence-based curriculum, we’re able to ensure clients and families that we’re following a model that has been proven to decrease self-harm rates and lower treatment dropout.

Our Program Adheres to the 4 pillars of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT):

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Individual Therapy

Our personalized one-on-one sessions are designed to address your unique needs, helping you build coping skills and strategies for a healthier, more balanced life.

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Group Therapy

Engage in supportive group settings where you can share experiences, gain insights from others, and practice new skills in a collaborative environment.

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Phone Coaching

Access real-time support through phone coaching to help you apply DBT skills in everyday situations, ensuring you have the guidance you need, when you need it.

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Consult Team

Our dedicated team of professionals collaborates regularly to review cases and provide comprehensive support, ensuring the highest quality of care for every client.

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RO-DBT is a structured, evidence-backed form of therapy that teaches and encourages the practice of coping mechanisms to help clients whose emotions make it difficult to cope with daily situations.

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