DBT Skills Groups
practical tools for managing emotions, stress and relationships
Teen Group starting soon
About DBT groups
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy that helps people understand and manage intense emotions more effectively.
DBT Skills Groups are structured, supportive sessions that teach practical tools for coping with stress, regulating emotions, improving relationships, and building resilience.
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This is skills-based work — not group therapy.
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You are not required to share personal issues or past trauma.
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Groups are generally comprised of min 4 and max 10 people.
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The groups are facilitated by an experienced and qualified psychologist trained in DBT.
Who should attend?
We offer in person or online groups for teens and adults. The groups are designed to improve interpersonal skills, manage and tolerate emotions more effectively, develop self-confidence, and find more joy in everyday moments.
TEENS (Age 14-17)
The teen groups allow young people to practice valuable life skills in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Some of the skills they will learn include:
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How to be assertive without being aggressive or a push-over.
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How to manage stressful situations including exam overwhelm and relationship issues.
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How to develop self worth without worrying about what other people think.
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How to stand up for yourself and for others.
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How to be accepted by your peers without succumbing to negative peer pressure.
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How to fit in without losing your identity.
ADULTS (18+)
Adults will have the opportunity to interact with people of different ages and backgrounds.
Some of the skills they will learn include:
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how to manage stress and anxiety so they don't become overwhelming.
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how to express needs effectively to avoid resentment or explosions.
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how to set healthy boundaries and be comfortable saying 'no'.
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how to feel confident and self assured in social situations.
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how to confront and tolerate uncomfortable emotions.
ONLINE
Online DBT groups are offered to adults and teens.
Dates and times for the groups will be finalized once groups are formed.
Next Group Info
Dates: Starting 12 May (teens 14-17)
Times: TBC
Duration: 16 weeks (once a week)
Length: 1.5 hours per session
Cost: R380 per session
Please feel free to enquire about future dates or
schedule a free 15 minute consult to see if it will be a
good fit for you for you or your teen.
About your facilitator
Deidré Heafield is an Educational Psychologist with over 25 years experience working with teens and adults.
She has a private practice in Langewacht (Border between Somerset West and Strand)
She is trained in a range of modalities include DBT therapy.
She is passionate about running skills groups because they provide practical, implementable tools for her clients that add value and make a real difference to their day-to-day lives.
Deidré is a wife and mother of two teenage children - a daughter (age 18) and a son (age 15).
Deidré loves spending time outdoors, swimming in the ocean, hiking, yoga, art, literature and learning new things.