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DBT-Linehan Board Certified Program

Friends & Family DBT Program

Is your loved one struggling with strong emotions or BPD? Our Friends and Family DBT program teaches you skills to better support them, improve your relationship, and take care of yourself.

For Loved Ones Support for families
Skills-Based Learn practical DBT tools
Certified Program DBT-LBC Certified
Online Classes Convenient Zoom format

Who Can Benefit

If your loved one is struggling with any of the following, this program might help you:

Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Severe depression
Suicidal behaviors or thoughts
Self-harm
Intense anger or emotional outbursts
Concerning, dangerous, or unsafe behaviors

Program Options

Friends & Family Skills Class

An 8-week online course where loved ones learn DBT skills in a curriculum modified for their situations. You'll learn how to support your loved one, improve your relationship, and reduce your own distress. Your loved one does not need to be in our program to participate.

Individual Sessions

One-on-one sessions for loved ones of persons with BPD. We work with family members of clients in our program, those receiving treatment elsewhere, and those whose loved one refuses treatment. Sessions focus on teaching DBT skills and providing emotional support.

How DBT Skills Help Friends & Family

Improve Unstable Relationships

When a loved one suffers from BPD, the whole family suffers. DBT skills help you respond more effectively and reduce the cycle of conflict and emotional reactivity.

Respond to Concerning Behaviors

Learn how to handle alternating extremes of affection and rejection, dependency and anger, or dangerous and risky behaviors without making things worse.

Reduce Self-Harm and Suicidality

Gain tools to respond to threatening, self-injurious, or suicidal behaviors in ways that are supportive and effective.

Get Support for You

Loving someone with BPD can be difficult. Individual sessions offer emotional support and teach new ways of responding that reduce your own distress.

Skills Class Details

Length 8 weeks
Format Online via Zoom
Frequency Runs 4 times per year
Cost $800

Contact us to sign up for the next round or to be notified when the next course begins.

Additional Options

If you still need additional support, check out our Adult DBT program, Couples DBT program, or contact us for more options.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether your loved one is in treatment or not, we can help you learn skills that make a difference.

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