DBT® Skills Classes for Adults
Learn how to manage your emotions, develop healthier coping behaviors, communicate more effectively, and build stronger relationships.
The Power of DBT® Skills Classes
Do you find yourself caught in cycles of self-sabotage, unhealthy coping, or hurting those close to you? Our DBT Skills class can help you break these patterns. At Austin DBT Associates, we offer affordable, supportive group classes to teach skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. Whether you’re dealing with a serious mental health challenge or just looking to add new skills, our classes can guide you toward becoming your best self.
Most clients who commit to DBT® classes in addition to individual counseling will see significant improvement in their lives.
Overview of the Adult DBT® Skills Class
In our group skills class for adults, adults will learn skills that are not confined to your therapy sessions. We will arm you with the tools to improve your relationships, your communication effectiveness, and your emotional resilience.
Austin DBT Associates teaches these skills widely to the community and is known for our high quality courses. We even teach other therapists these skills!
Everyone can all benefit from DBT® skills. Whether you’re struggling with a serious mental health issue or looking for some additional skills to solve a problem, these classes will help you build the life you want.
Alternative Skills Class: Adult RO-DBT® Skills
RO-DBT® is short for Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy®. RO-DBT® is an effective treatment for helping people manage excessive self-control. These people may hide or mask their emotions in front of others and struggle with problems like perfectionism or rigidity that cause fall out and disrupt the quality of their daily lives.
In this class, adults will learn skills to increase openness, flexibility and social connectedness. Many people who struggle to manage their emotions can identify with both DBT® and RO-DBT® and may even vacillate between over and under self-control. Our DBT clinicians can help you identify which treatment would be the most effective option for you based on your own self-control tendencies.
Our Rates for our Skills Classes
Our affordable Adult Skills Classes are only $65 per week.
These rates apply to both in-person and virtual (online) classes.
Feel free to contact us to let us help you select the group class that will best fit your needs.
“I found this company when I moved to Austin last year, and it was the best decision I’ve ever made for my mental health. I’ve seen my therapist almost every week since then, and I have improved so significantly in the past year, more than I’ve ever done with any other form of therapy or therapist in the 18 years.”
Senior Clinician
Also: In-Person Parent Skills Class
We also offer a 12-week parent skills class led by Marcy Musgrave. This group is ideal for parents of children aged 7-17, particularly those who may already be attending our DBT adolescent groups.
- When: Monday evenings, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (In-person)
- Initial Assessment: A 90-minute assessment session is required ($180).
Cost: $70 per week for one parent, $120 per week for both parents.
What To Expect in our Skills Classes
If you choose to participate in group skills class, a group orientation session may occur prior to beginning the group. This is to orient you on the expectations of the experience and what is required of you. By preparing you for these skills training, you will get the most out of your treatment.