Fate

[trying2movefwd]

My outpatient group therapist has become my one on one counselor. I am so grateful for such an unlikely event to happen to me. I credit my higher power with this fate. I was really grieving my last T, but I left with a sense of "liking this one better". I know she will be much better for me also as she is more qualified to deal with my particular issues. Just wanted to post something positive in this therapy forum. I drive 45 minutes to meet with her. Lol But it's worth not having to start from scratch. How long does DBT take? I'm getting the workbook next meeting.

 

[gypsysoul]

Good for you @tryingtomoveforward! :)

 

[EveHarrington]

DBT programs in my area take a year.

 

[joeylittle]

Formal DBT is anywhere from 6 to 9 months. Classic DBT programs run in 6-9 month cycles, but generally tell you to plan on doing one repeat, so 12-18 months is good to plan for.

Informal DBT, it's just something that can be done ongoing, or for condensed periods of time.

 

[trying2movefwd]

I will be working on a work book and meeting with T 1on 1 not in a group so I guess it will take however long it will take....she mentioned that things may come up that we will need to spend extra time with.