Virtual DBT Skills Group

Dayirai is trained to facilitate DBT groups. “Dialectical” refers to “the coexistence of contrasts.” In the context of DBT, individuals learn to embrace two seemingly contradictory strategies: one is acceptance, which validates their experiences and actions, and the other is change, which encourages them to make beneficial changes to better manage their emotions and advance their path of change to continue progress.

Virtual DBT Skills Group • 13 Weeks

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based model of therapy that helps people learn and use new skills and strategies to build lives they feel are worth living. These groups are designed to provide effective, practical coping strategies to replace unhealthy, problematic behaviours. You will learn skills aimed at managing emotional and interpersonal difficulties.

Our 13-week online DBT skills group aims to equip you with effective coping mechanisms to handle emotional and interpersonal challenges. Participants are introduced to DBT methods such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Learning materials will be provided to all participants, who are also expected to complete weekly assignments based on these skills.

Our program is accessible to adolescents aged 14-17 and adults 18 and over in Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and the Northwest Territories, with each group comprising up to 10 participants. The sessions will be led by a Registered Clinical Social Worker. Receipts for insurance claims can be provided upon request.

Am I mindful, or is my mind FULL? A question I’ve never asked myself before. Dayirai has taught me to take a mindful 5 minutes each day and breathe. To observe my surroundings wherever I am and concentrate on my breathing. The practice of being conscious of the now helps me push the worry, stress and fears away with mindful breathing. It allows me 5 minutes to calm my heart and spirit. I’ve gained new tools for dealing with life on life’s terms. I feel that Dayirai’s Wellbeing Series are increasing my growing coping skills and self-awareness. I highly recommend Dayirai to anyone who desires to gain self-love and peacefulness in their core being.

I was referred to Layla care by my brother and booked my first session with Dayirai in November 2022.I was nervous and anxious and had a lot on my plate but even with the first session Dayirai made me feel comfortable and safe to share my experiences and how to navigate them. It has just been 4 months but with the help of Dayirai's amazing counselling and advice, I got a new job, I have got a great new place to live and I am more confident than I was at the beginning of our first session in November 2022.And also getting out of my comfort zone and trying new things. My mental health is doing great and I have been getting great advice on how to equip myself in day to day situations all thanks to the great counselling Dayirai has provided. Forever grateful for Layla care connecting me with Dayirai and constantly encouraging others around me about the helpfulness of therapy. It is life changing!

I had the opportunity to work with Dayirai and she has been so efficient, proactive and empathetic towards her clients. Working with her made my job easier and made her client feel supported as well. Thank you Dayirai, for all the positive work experience!

I was a mentee of Ms. Kapfunde (I'd like to think I still am..) under an organization in Alberta. Dayrai was sweet, patient, extremely attentive, and made me think on things that had never been brought to mind. Every single one of our conversations were engaging and always left my perspective reeling. Whoever talks with her, is truly lucky.

Hello Dayrai, Thank you so much for the amazing wisdom and advice you gave today in our session. I am going to follow it as I always do. It helped me see the bigger picture so well. I wanted to say you make such a huge difference in our lives for what you do. Thank you.

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Virtual DBT Skills Group