Adapted-Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

 

An educational group that aims to enhance skills in the areas of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. The learning environment will include role-playing, written activities, and group discussions.

The group welcomes participants who may be struggling with the following:

  • Managing emotions (e.g. anger, jealousy, sadness, etc.)

  • Managing situations in which one feels distressed

  • Getting along with others

  • Have negative thoughts, suicidal ideation or engage in self-harm

  • Have difficulty self-soothing

Session Dates

  • 27 Week Program

  • Next 2 cohorts start week of September 22, 2025 - April 6, 2025

  • Weekly Time TBD

  • In-person at 900 Hopkins St. Unit 8, Whitby, ON. L1N 6A9

Contact Natalie Driscoll for more information: Call 343-227-6822 or email adultgroups@lrcss.com

Eligibility

Individuals must be 18 years and older with intellectual/developmental disabilities or a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Individual Skill Requirements

  • Joint attention skills

  • Discrimination skills

  • Participate in sessions with limited caregiver assistance

  • Safety concerns and challenging behaviour are low and/or caregivers are able to safely manage any challenging behaviour

To Register

For DSO-eligible clients residing in Durham please contact Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-855-277-2121. Deadline for Registration: September 15, 2025

Fee: FREE

For non-DSO eligible clients or those residing outside of the Durham Region, a group fee applies. Book a call with the Service Navigator here. Deadline for Registration: September 8, 2025

Fee: $636.00

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