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DBT Skills for Teens

DBT Skills for Teens

A 6-week online DBT skills training group for teens to build emotional regulation, mindfulness, and healthy coping strategies.

Start Date: 21st August, 2025

6 Zoom sessions | Every Thursday at 6:00 PM IST | 75 minutes each

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by Clinical Psy- Kavya Kashyap (M.Phil NIMHANS)

Rs. 3,500.00
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Goals of the Group

▸ To help teens develop emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal, and mindfulness skills.
▸ To reduce self-destructive or impulsive behaviors.
▸ To improve emotional resilience and self-awareness.
▸ To create a safe space for teens to connect and practice DBT skills.

Who is the group for?

- Teenagers aged 13–18 experiencing:
- Intense emotions or mood swings
- Difficulty managing anger or sadness
- Self-harming behaviors or suicidal thoughts (non-crisis)
- Impulsivity or risk-taking behaviors
- Struggles with relationships or peer conflict

Glimpse of the regime

Cluster 1: Mindfulness (Sessions 1–2)

▸ Session 1: Orientation + Mindfulness I (Core Skills)

• Establish group norms and expectations
• Introduce DBT model (biosocial theory, skill modules)
• Teach "What" and "How" Mindfulness skills
• Practice: Mindfulness of breath or sounds

▸ Session 2: Mindfulness II + Distress Tolerance I

• Deepen mindfulness practice
• Introduce distress tolerance and “crisis survival” concept
• Teach: STOP (Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully)
• Teach: TIP (Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced breathing, Progressive relaxation)
• Role-play or guided practice of each

Cluster 2: Distress Tolerance (Session 3)

▸ Session 3: Distress Tolerance II

• Review crisis skills
• Skills: ACCEPTS (Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Pushing away, Thoughts, Sensations)
• Skills: IMPROVE the moment (Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxation, One thing, Vacation, Encouragement)
• Discuss safe distractions and healthy coping
• Create personal distress toolkit

Cluster 3: Emotion Regulation (Sessions 4–5)

▸ Session 4: Emotion Regulation I

• Understand emotions and how they work
• Introduce model for describing and tracking emotions
• Skills: PLEASE (Physical illness, Eating, Avoid mood-altering substances, Sleep, Exercise)
• Practice: Emotion log or diary card introduction

▸ Session 5: Emotion Regulation II + Interpersonal Effectiveness I

• Learn to change emotional responses | Skills: Opposite action
• Begin interpersonal skills with DEAR MAN (Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate)

Cluster 4: Interpersonal Effectiveness (Session 6)

▸ Session 6: Interpersonal Effectiveness II + Closure

• Skills GIVE (Gentle, Interested, Validate, Easy manner)
• Skills FAST (Fair, Apologies (no unnecessary), Stick to values, Truthful)
• Practice with common teen scenarios (friends, parents, teachers)
• Reflective sharing: What worked, what was hard, what will you continue
• Closing ritual and group appreciation circle

Learn from us & from each other

  • I'm a part of dozens of Facebook and Whatsapp groups but didn't know throwing therapist in the mix could weave magic.

    Rahul

    Diagnosed with BPD

  • It blew away all expectations about what I thought this would be. It's nice to have a group that understands what i'm going through and is talking about deeply personal shit from day one.

    Prateek

    Works as Startup Founder

  • Thank you everyone for creating such a supportive community here. I’m so freaking grateful!

    Prachi

    Still finding my way

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Meet your Facilitator

Kavya Kashyap

Kavya is a Trauma-Informed and Attachment-Informed Clinical Psychologist with over four years of experience. She holds an MPhil in Clinical Psychology from NIMHANS and works with adolescents, adults, and couples, both online and offline.

Her practice integrates evidence-based therapies such as DBT, CBT (including perinatal CBT), ACT, EMDR, somatic approaches based on polyvagal theory, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. She is trained in DBT (Behavioral Tech), trauma-informed therapy (TRF, NICABM), and holds a certification in Traumatic Stress Studies (TRF).

Kavya facilitates this DBT group to help teens build emotional regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal skills in a structured, supportive space.

She also holds a Diploma in Transactional Analysis (SAATA) and is completing her advanced certification with ITAA. Her clinical interests include trauma, attachment issues, perinatal mental health, ADHD, and personality disorders. Kavya brings a warm, research-informed approach to support long-term emotional well-being.

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At SoulUp, you'll meet people who get what you're going through and might be living some of the same realities. People looking for extraordinary conversations, just like you.

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- 50% refund if you cancel 16-30 days before the group start date.
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3. If SoulUp reschedules a group by more than 2 weeks, we will inform you and give you an option to opt out and get a full refund.

4. SoulUp reserves the right to remove participants from a group if found unsuitable to the group. In such cases participants are given the option of claiming the pro-rata amount left as a refund or using it for another service on SoulUp.

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* Are FREE Peer calls available to everyone who signs-up for this group?

You can book 3 Peer calls for FREE as part of signing up for this group.

Please note: This is only available to first-time participants of a SoulUp group (those trying a SoulUp group for the first time).

How long has SoulUp been around?

SoulUp was founded in 2022 by Punita Mittal and Mahak Maheshwari - a team of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay with more than 20 years of combined healthcare experience. SoulUp is redefining mental health through groups that are not only effective but also fun, social, and challenging.

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