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Originally Posted by sunrise
Is the reason you would go to a DBT group for social anxiety disorder or some other reason?
I think groups can be really useful for dealing with social anxiety disorder. You get to practice communicating with a variety of other people, using conversation skills, dealing with people's reactions, etc.
I believe the evidence base for DBT is strongest for borderline personality disorder.
Will you continue to see her, for DBT individual therapy, for non-DBT individual therapy, how frequently, etc. She should be able to give you a straight answer to these questions, and if she can't, then it seems like she could at least answer "I don't know" and share her game plan with you for finding out more.
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I will be going to DBT for BPD, that is one of my DX's I also have Social Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, OCD and a few other DX's. My T is trained in CBT, and she has been trying to convince me that DBT would be very helpful for me, and it has taken her almost a year to convince me. I will be starting the DBT group on July 24th. She is hoping that the DBT group will also help with my Social Anxiety Disorder, she said it is a closed group, and that no new clients will be attending once the group has started.
My T is trained in CBT, She sees me 2X a week and is willing to continue doing so. But she needs to get the ok to continue 2X aweek, from the clinic where I see her for therapy. and also where I will also be attending the DBT group. She will still see me at least once a week, for sure.
My regualar T is familiar with DBT, but was never trained in it. She said she wants to help me with it the best she can. But that this will be a learning experience for her as well.
[quote=rainboots87;2409055]I'd definitely recommend giving it a try.
Thanks for your input rainboots.
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Originally Posted by turquoise4
I do think; however, at least from my experience, it is worth a try. In my opinion a lot of the concepts from DBT could benefit pretty much anyone. I would ask your T and the place where you will be doing DBT about things like the length of time you are expected to commit to the group.
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The groups runs once a week for 90 min, on Tuesday afternoons. I also see my T on Tuesdays and Fridays. I am going to try to have my appt with my T and the group run back to back with one another on Tuesdays. I also think she said it is a 24 week program.
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Originally Posted by hankster
thorns, I would try to get a straight answer from your current T about any DBT group participation "requirements For instance. Some won't "let" you do regular talk therapy at the same time. So I would say be careful what you're getting into. But I did learn a lot and am very grateful for the experience.
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The T that runs the CBT group has been doing so for about 5 years and my T says that she does a great job. I am also expected to continue to see my regular T....
[quote=Jaybird57;2408970] If the people leading the group are well trained (ie. certified training and closely supervised by Marshia Linahan's group out of Washington State) you are in for a tough, challenging but rewarding experience.
Look up the Linehan Institute and it will give you a lot of information of what to ask your therapist about the group you are being referred to. My question is: Is your therapist "trained" in DBT. If she is, then she should be able to provide the backup you need to practice the skills you are learning in group. It is a requirement of DBT that the person BE in group and have an individual therapist who is trained in the techniques to supplement what is taught in group. Some DBT groups require that you NOT be in therapy with a non trained DBT therapist while in the group. . . that said, they do want you to be in individual therapy to supplement and practice the new skills you will be learning . . .it just needs to be someone who works in the DBT framework.quote]
Yes, the DBT T is certifed and supervised my Marsha Linahan's group. Which has me a bit stressed, when I hear how tough it is.
But, my T has assured me, she will be helping me through this experience the best she can.
I plan on looking up the Linehan Institute web site and will be bring the questions to my T tomorrow. I was told I could switch to an individual DBT T while attending the group, but I love my T and
Do Not want to switch to another individual T. I understand that it would be very helpful to have an individual DBT therapist. But that would be to many changes for me, which I am not able to do right now.
Thanks everyone for your input.