I am in DBT currently and started back in July, and started the group around September. It is not that intense, but it is a lot of learning the various coping skills. There are 4 sections and each one is a module for group. You will learn many skills and are expected to practice them, as well as keep a diary card each week that you write down what happened and what skills you have used. You are expected to actively participate, and do the skills, so it can seem intense I suppose. But it is really practical, and thought- and behavior- challenging. They want you to do things that make you feel better and deal with situations better than before. IE instead of cutting, do a puzzle or watch TV. Then there is mindfulness, which is basically being aware of your emotions and stuff. I'm not really big into the mindful and meditation stuff, but I enjoy the practical skills, like activities during a crisis. If you have any questions you can PM me.