I'll reply more to other posts later, but I had a DBT skills group question. Do you think it makes that much of a difference if it's virtual vs. in person?

Asking because for some reason, most of them seem to be in an area about a half hour from me (when no traffic), but many of the start times would involve me driving during rush hour, when it's likely to take me an hour or more. Or else they're later, and I'd be getting home in the middle of my D's bedtime (but if it were virtual, that wouldn't be an issue). Plus if Covid becomes worse.... I believe some of the groups may be offered virtually. If not, there are others throughout the state or through that PSYPACT (sp?) thing where a T can practice in a bunch of different states if they're registered with it (so I could take a skills class offered in one of those states, for example, if virtual).

Also, some are for 6 weeks, some 10, some 24 (which seems like a big commitment! Not sure if I'd have to pay for/commit to them all at once or could try a few sessions and see if it's a good fit). Is there a general standard for them?

I did email a couple to ask about availability and if I could keep working with my therapist vs. having to meet with one of theirs (one said specifically on their site that they could do that, as long as I allowed communication between the group leader and my T AND if they thought my work was compatible with it).