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Workshops / INFO Sessions

FREE INFO Session

Next session is coming up soon! Thursday May 29th 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Come out and learn about emotion dysregulation and how DBT can help!

You may have already taken a program with us

If not, or if interested to know about other programs at Dialectical Living like our Interpersonal Mastery 4 week workshop and our Advanced DBT program and our Family Program and our School of DBT and our FREE Aftercare. We have lots of things to choose from.  

Come out Thursday at 5:30pm for our 1 hour Info Session.  Learn what emotion dysregulation is and what it looks like and how DBT can help.  Find out dates and cost and meet one of the facilitators! Come out to ask questions!   Julie Hayden, MSW, RSW will be facilitating this info session and has over 15 years experience working with people with BPD and other diagnosis where DBT can help.  DBT helps for Addiction, BiPolar, Depression, ADHD and anxiety also.

See you there!

Sign up here! See you there!

Interpersonal Mastery – 4-Week Online DBT Program



Description:
Join us for a transformative 4-week journey focused exclusively on the Interpersonal Effectiveness module of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This program is designed for individuals who want to improve their ability to build and maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships, set boundaries, and communicate more effectively. Whether you’re navigating personal or professional relationships, this course provides practical skills to enhance your interactions.

What to Expect:
Over the course of four weeks, we’ll dive deep into key concepts and strategies of DBT’s interpersonal effectiveness, including:
– Assertiveness and balancing wants and needs
– Building and maintaining positive relationships
– Navigating conflict and difficult conversations with confidence
– Increasing self-respect and managing guilt or resentment

Program Details:

Dates: Watch for then next one to be posted – every Friday for 4 weeks, starting TBD

Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Location: ONLINE

Who Should Attend:
This program is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their interpersonal skills in a supportive group setting. Whether you’re familiar with DBT or new to the practice, this workshop will provide valuable insights and tools for greater relationship success.

Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot!

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Family Support – Lunch and Learn

Re-starting in Nov. 2025 — A weekly lunchtime program designed to equip families with practical communication tools and emotional coping strategies from DBT! A different theme each month.

Details:
– Dates: Wednesdays (weekly, 4 sessions at a time)
*IMPORTANT NOTE* Due to the winter holidays, there will be no session on Wed. Dec. 24 or 31, instead there will be a session on Monday Dec. 29.
– Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
– Location: ONLINE

This program offers both education and support, helping families develop healthier relationships and a stronger sense of well-being.

Upcoming topics include:
– Understanding BPD through the biosocial model
– The role of validation in supporting a loved one with BPD
– Setting boundaries without damaging relationships
– Radical acceptance: coping with the reality of BPD in the family
– Navigating intense emotions as a caregiver or family member
– Interpersonal effectiveness skills for families
– Coping ahead: preparing for crises and difficult conversations
– Mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity in family interactions
– Balancing self-care with caregiving responsibilities
– Building a life worth living as a family

Sign up using the links below!

November 2025 – Understanding BPD

December 2025 – Validation Matters

January 2025 – Healthy Boundaries

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