Understanding DBT-Informed Skills

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach that teaches practical skills for managing emotions, handling stress, and improving relationships. Incorporating DBT-informed skills into our therapeutic offerings provides residents with tools to address their behavioral issues effectively.

• Emotion Regulation: Teens learn techniques to identify and manage their emotions in healthier ways. This includes strategies to reduce emotional vulnerability and enhance positive emotional experiences.
• Distress Tolerance: DBT-informed skills help adolescents build resilience and tolerate distressing situations without resorting to unhealthy behaviors. This involves learning how to endure and manage crises through effective coping strategies.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Residents develop skills to communicate more effectively and maintain healthier relationships. These skills focus on assertiveness, setting boundaries, and resolving conflicts constructively.
• Mindfulness: Mindfulness practices teach teens to stay present and fully engage in the moment. This awareness helps reduce impulsive behaviors and allows for more deliberate and thoughtful responses to challenging situations.

Personalized Support and Guidance

Our experienced therapists tailor the DBT-informed skills program to meet the unique needs of each adolescent. By fostering a compassionate and supportive environment, we ensure that every resident feels understood and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey.

• Individualized Therapy Plans: Each teen receives a personalized therapy plan incorporating DBT-informed skills relevant to their specific challenges and goals. These plans are developed through careful assessment and collaboration with the resident.
• Skill-Building Sessions: Our therapists conduct skill-building sessions to teach and reinforce DBT-informed techniques. These sessions provide a structured and supportive setting for mastering new skills.
• Ongoing Support: Our dedicated team continuously supports residents, ensuring they have the guidance and encouragement needed to implement these skills in their daily lives.

Benefits of DBT-Informed Skills

The DBT-informed skills program at Lakeside Academy offers numerous benefits for adolescents struggling with unhealthy behaviors and emotional regulation:

• Healthier Coping Mechanisms: Teens develop practical and effective strategies to manage their emotions and stress, reducing reliance on harmful behaviors.
• Enhanced Emotional Resilience: Building emotional resilience allows adolescents to navigate challenges with greater confidence and stability.
• Improved Relationships: Residents can create and maintain healthier, more fulfilling relationships by learning interpersonal effectiveness skills.
• Greater Self-Awareness: Mindfulness practices increase self-awareness, helping teens make more thoughtful and deliberate choices.

Supporting Adolescents Through Change

At Lakeside Academy, we understand the importance of providing adolescents with the tools to create meaningful, lasting change. Our DBT-informed skills program is designed to guide residents toward healthier behaviors and improved emotional well-being.

Please visit our contact page for more information on how our DBT-informed skills program can support your teen.