Summer DBT Skills Camp for Teens and Pre-Teens
Our Summer DBT® Intensive helps 11 to 18-year-old students in Austin set up for success. Over the four-week program, participants will explore core DBT® skills, including mindfulness, emotion regulation, stress management, and healthy relationship building, with a strong emphasis on real-world application.
Why Should You Consider the DBT Skills Camp for Adolescents in Austin, TX?
This Summer DBT® Skills Camp is ideal for adolescents aged 11-18 who struggle with managing intense emotions, depression, stress, or conflict in relationships. It’s especially helpful for middle school and high school students who experience anxiety, mood swings, impulsivity, or difficulty coping with life’s challenges.
Whether your adolescent is already in therapy or simply seeking to develop healthier habits and emotional resilience, this program provides a supportive environment to cultivate practical skills that foster confidence, self-awareness, and deeper connections with others.
This program is a great way to prepare for Back-to-School.
Intensive DBT Skills Camp in Austin - Get the Most Out of Summer
Our DBT® Summer Skills Camp is for adolescents and teens aged 11-18 in Austin, TX. This DBT® Intensive program encompasses four core skill modules that form the foundation of DBT® Therapy for Teens:
- Mindfulness – Learning to stay present and fully engaged in the moment without judgment.
- Distress Tolerance – Building the ability to navigate intense emotions and challenging situations without resorting to harmful behaviors.
- Emotion Regulation – Gaining tools to understand, manage, and respond to emotions in healthy and effective ways.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness – Strengthening communication skills, setting boundaries, and fostering respectful, meaningful relationships.
These modules equip participants with coping skills and practical strategies to handle life’s challenges with greater resilience and confidence.
DBT Skills Intensive for Kids Aged 11-18
The DBT® Skills Intensive Summer Camp is a structured, intensive program designed to help kids aged 11-18 to build essential life skills during the summer break.
This empowering skills camp teaches adolescents practical skills that support emotional well-being, healthy relationships, and better decision-making. Get them ready for success when school starts!
Our experienced therapists will lead this program. Youth participants will gain hands-on strategies they can use in everyday life. It’s a meaningful and impactful way for adolescents to invest in their mental health and personal growth over the summer.
The Advantages of our Youth DBT Skills Intensive
Austin DBT Associates is the leading DBT practice in Austin, TX. Get the benefits of our Summer DBT® Skills Camp for adolescents aged 11-18, including:
Interactive Learning: The DBT® Skills Interactive includes group discussions to help students practice and apply the skills.
Structured Curriculum: The program follows a structured curriculum designed for high school students.
Focus on Real-Life Applications: The curriculum will help students apply the skills to real-life situations they encounter in school, at home, and in their social lives.
Join a community of pre-teens and teens navigating similar challenges and gain the confidence to respond more effectively in difficult moments.
Let Us Help Your Adolescents Grow and Thrive This Summer
Youths in the Summer Intensive DBT® Skills Camp in Austin, TX, get a valuable opportunity to build emotional resilience and practical life skills in a supportive, structured environment.
They will learn core DBT® skills—mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—that can help them navigate the challenges of adolescence with greater confidence and self-awareness.
Whether they are dealing with stress, emotional ups and downs, or relationship difficulties, this skills camp provides tools and strategies to foster healthier coping mechanisms and improved well-being. It’s an empowering investment in their personal growth during their summer break.
Details About Our Summer DBT Intensive for Ages 11-18
This 4-week program will run from July 8 to July 31, with 3 sessions per week (12 sessions total). The event will take place in person at the Austin DBT Associates office.
This is a cash-pay (direct pay) program with a total cost of $1,500.
Dates and Times:
July 8 through July 31:
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
This summer intensive program is grounded in dialectical behavior therapy, an evidence-based approach that helps youths manage emotions, improve relationships, and build resilience.
What to Expect in our DBT Skills Camp for Teens
A 90-minute intake assessment is conducted by a licensed DBT® clinician. During this time, the clinician will assess your youth’s history, needs, and goals in order to identify the best course of treatment for them. You and your teen will learn more about the Back-to-School DBT® Skills Intensive and the DBT® skills they’ll be practicing throughout the program.
Our Summer DBT® Skills Intensive is held at the Austin DBT Associates office, offering adolescents a convenient location to develop DBT® skills.
