[crazycat000]

Hello all! I am 15 and I have some questions about DBT skills classes. Okay, so I have gone through the skills class once (the multifamily one) which pretty much consisted of my parents and I and another girl and her parents. We didn't disclose any of our big problems in the class. Now, my T is making me (but not the other girl) do another DBT skills class for only adolescents. Well, I can hardly say adolescents. Apparently there were 2 girls who had graduated from high school and 2 in high school, but one of the high schoolers dropped out after one class because some of the subject matter was "too mature" for her. I can't imagine what would be so mature that a 15 year old would drop out. So here are my questions. Have you had to go through the DBT skills class more than once? What does it say about me that I have to go through the skills class more than once? Do you think there will be a lot of self disclosure in this class? What could be talked about that would cause a girl to quit? I am a generally mature 15 year old and though I am going to be the youngest in the group, I don't think anything would be particularly startling to me.

[technigal]

I can't really say as I am on a waiting list for the Advanced Skills but wanted to welcome you to the group.

For what it's worth, I do not think taking DBT more then once says anything negative about you. Right now while I am waiting for my DBT I am working through the DBT workbook on my own. I can see where things could be harder to get through. I think it is a good idea for you to be taking the individual DBT then with your parents. More will come out and you can be more open.

Originally Posted by crazycat000

Have you had to go through the DBT skills class more than once?

Yes. I am going through round 2 right now. And there was a gal who just finished her 3rd time through.

What does it say about me that I have to go through the skills class more than once?

That you still need some work/help before you deal with things "better".

Do you think there will be a lot of self disclosure in this class?

Probably not a lot. But if there is - I think that can be a really good thing. Either way - you (and everyone else) is sworn to secrecy.

What could be talked about that would cause a girl to quit?

I am in DBT as well (not your age level though). MANY reasons you could quit DBT.... DBT requires effort on your part. Perhaps the 'quitters' didn't want to work. DBT is a time sucker and it isn't free - those could certainly cause some to drop. We had two people drop because - they simply were too messed up at that time - they required in-patient help. My point is there are always many reasons someone could quit. What is your reason to try? If you can answer that - then my guess is you are ready.

I am a generally mature 15 year old

I have yet to meet a 15yo who didn't "think" they were mature.... and not to rip on you - but (just like I was at 15) - you got a lot to learn yet that you can only learn by LIVING it.

Good luck and God bless you