it is unfortunate you have to attend with people who are not contributing. it sounds like you have a great attitude for self improvement. i remember when i called to sign up for a dbt group i had told the lady that i ordered a book on it but didnt find i could work it on my own and was looking for a group to help me out. she expressed her shock at hearing someone actually willing to do the work.

it is these people you use as an example to grow. you express your fear of falling back. it is at these times of weakness that you remember these people and ask yourself do you really want to be like them to give yourself the motivation and strenght to continue to move forward and improve yourself.

DBT offers great skills. i took an introductory group to get distress tolerance skills to manage my emotions related to ptsd. i took the group three times. it was only six weeks. the first time i felt i only got an overview. the second i could start using them and the third i felt i really understood and could incorporate them into my life. for the first time i felt my emotions werent ruling my life anymore.

good luck....