Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program
Through a combination of individual counseling and skills training classes, Veterans can learn new ways to tolerate extreme emotions, behave in a less self-destructive manner, and interact more effectively with the world.
DBT Components
Individual Therapy: One hour of individual therapy for at least 6 months. Individual therapy helps work on behaviors which threaten one’s life, one’s success in treatment and one’s ability to enjoy life.
Skills Training Classes: Learn and practice new skills in a 1.5 hour skills class each week for at least 6 months. Skills classes teach the following modules: Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Mindfulness.
Telephone Consultation: Individual therapists are available between therapy sessions for telephone coaching. These are phone calls with the individual therapist which help apply skills in real-life situations while they are happening.
Intensive Group Track: Some participants may be recommended to attend a group-only track within our program which meets Thursday mornings for a two and a half hour small group during which the above skills are taught and closely examined to meet each individual's needs.
How can I Participate in the DBT Program?
Veterans who are interested in being referred to DBT can speak to their Mental Health Treatment Coordinator and request a consult be placed. Veterans need to be assigned to a mental health treatment provider prior to referral to DBT. Once consulted the DBT team will reach out to the Veteran and schedule a screening appointment to ensure DBT is a good program for their needs.
Contact
Julie Skutch, PhD
Phone:
Homework
For Veterans who are currently participating in the DBT Program.
Tuesday Groups - May to July 2025
Emotion Regulation Homework Schedule
May 13
Lesson: Mindfulness “What” Skills (Handouts 4-4C, p.53-59)
Homework: Worksheet 4-4C (p.84-87) Due May 20
May 20
Lesson: Mindfulness “How” Skills (Handouts 5-5C, p.60-63)
Homework: Worksheet 5-5C (p.88-93) Due May 27
May 27
Lesson: Emotion Regulation -Overview/Goals/Function of Emotion/Myths (Handout 1-4, p.209-212)
Homework: Worksheet 2 (p.275) Due June 3
June 3
Lesson: Model for describing emotions (Handout 5, p.213)
Homework: Worksheet 4 or 4A (p.281 or 282) Due June 10
June 10
Lesson: Overview, Check the Facts (Handout 7-8A, p.227-230)
Homework: Worksheet 5 (p.285) Due June 17
June 17
Lesson: Opposite Action (Handouts 9-11, p.230-240)
Homework: Worksheet 7 (p. 288) Due: June 24
June 24
Lesson: Problem solving Handouts 12-13 (p.241-244)
Homework: Worksheet 8 (p.289) Due: July 1
July 1
Lesson: Overview short term & long-term positives (Handouts 14-18, p.247-255)
Homework: Worksheets 10-11B (p.295-300) Due: July 8
July 8
Lesson: Remaining ABC PLEASE (Handouts 19-20, p.256-257)
Homework: Worksheet 13 or 14 (p.302 or 303) Due: July 15
July 15
Lesson: Nightmares and Sleep Hygiene (Handouts 20A and 20B)
Homework: Worksheet 14a or 14b Due: July 22
Wednesday Groups - May to July 2025
Emotion Regulation Homework Schedule
May 13
Lesson: Mindfulness “What” Skills (Handouts 4-4C, p.53-59)
Homework: Worksheet 4-4C (p.84-87) Due May 20
May 20
Lesson: Mindfulness “How” Skills (Handouts 5-5C, p.60-63)
Homework: Worksheet 5-5C (p.88-93) Due May 27
May 27
Lesson: Emotion Regulation -Overview/Goals/Function of Emotion/Myths (Handout 1-4, p.209-212)
Homework: Worksheet 2 (p.275) Due June 3
June 3
Lesson: Model for describing emotions (Handout 5, p.213)
Homework: Worksheet 4 or 4A (p.281 or 282) Due June 10
June 10
Lesson: Overview, Check the Facts (Handout 7-8A, p.227-230)
Homework: Worksheet 5 (p.285) Due June 17
June 17
Lesson: Opposite Action (Handouts 9-11, p.230-240)
Homework: Worksheet 7 (p. 288) Due: June 24
June 24
Lesson: Problem solving Handouts 12-13 (p.241-244)
Homework: Worksheet 8 (p.289) Due: July 1
July 1
Lesson: Overview short term & long-term positives (Handouts 14-18, p.247-255)
Homework: Worksheets 10-11B (p.295-300) Due: July 8
July 8
Lesson: Remaining ABC PLEASE (Handouts 19-20, p.256-257)
Homework: Worksheet 13 or 14 (p.302 or 303) Due: July 15
July 15
Lesson: Nightmares and Sleep Hygiene (Handouts 20A and 20B)
Homework: Worksheet 14a or 14b Due: July 22
Thursday Groups - May to July 2025
Emotion Regulation Homework Schedule
May 15
Lesson: Mindfulness “What” Skills (Handouts 4-4C, p.53-59)
Homework: Worksheet 4-4C (p.84-87) Due May 22
May 22
Lesson: Mindfulness “How” Skills (Handouts 5-5C, p.60-63)
Homework: Worksheet 5-5C (p.88-93) Due May 29
May 29
Lesson: Emotion Regulation -Overview/Goals/Function of Emotion/Myths (Handout 1-4, p.209-212)
Homework: Worksheet 2 (p.275) Due June 5
June 5
Lesson: Model for describing emotions (Handout 5, p.213)
Homework: Worksheet 4 or 4A (p.281 or 282) Due June 12
June 12
Lesson: Overview, Check the Facts (Handout 7-8A, p.227-230)
Homework: Worksheet 5 (p.285) Due June 26
June 19 Juneteenth Holiday (No Group)
June 26
Lesson: Opposite Action (Handouts 9-11, p.230-240)
Homework: Worksheet 7 (p. 288) Due: July 3
July 3
Lesson: Problem solving Handouts 12-13 (p.241-244)
Homework: Worksheet 8 (p.289) Due: July 10
July 10
Lesson: Overview short term & long-term positives (Handouts 14-18, p.247-255)
Homework: Worksheets 10-11B (p.295-300) Due: July 17
July 17
Lesson: Remaining ABC PLEASE (Handouts 19-20, p.256-257)
Homework: Worksheet 13 or 14 (p.302 or 303) Due: July 24