ABC Counseling offers evidence-based therapy to individuals ages and their caregivers. In an initial intake you will be provided with a comprehensive assessment and psychoeducation around your treatment options.
Prolonged Exposure is a cognitive-behavioral therapy which is aimed to treat people with post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD. Sometimes, caregivers also need support in communicating with their child, and this is another situation where conjoint sessions may be indicated. Learned skills are then reinforced through availability of in-between session phone-coaching. At times, family therapy or parent DBT groups may be recommended in addition to parent guidance. DBT skills training groups are offered to three different age levels: middle school, high school, and college age members.
The group is designed as a lecture and learning based platform in which members are taught the five DBT modules, including skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and walking the middle path. Multiple learning strategies are incorporated, including role-playing, homework sharing and watching relevant video clips to provide context for skills application.
This group aims to provide effective ways of coping, decrease harmful behaviors, and enhance quality of life. Enrollment criteria: minimum week commitment and a DBT outpatient therapist. DBT skills integration groups are for individuals who have already learned the DBT modules and want to continue generalizing their skill set with peer group support. This group is designed as an agenda-based forum in which members are encouraged to bring items for discussion. Topics may include skills coaching, validation, reinforcement of skill use, and problem solving.
Minimum group criteria: Eligible participants must have previously learned the five DBT modules and be in Stage 2 DBT minimum 3 months without life threatening behaviors. Participants will have a willingness to participate and engage with their peers, have an outpatient therapist and are able to commit to a week course of treatment.
