FAQ | DBT Winnipeg

WHY DBT WINNIPEG?

Experience

Our DBT clinicians have extensive experience in providing DBT in both the public and private sector. Most of our individual DBT therapists have received 10-day Core Clinical Training from the Treatment Implementation Collaborative Inc. and have worked in the mental health field for several years. All of our DBT group facilitators have received DBT skills training through Behavior Tech Inc.

Flexibility

We believe in providing comprehensive treatment that is targeted specifically to client needs. Following an intake assessment, we will make treatment recommendations based on a comprehensive risk assessment. The assigned individual therapist will create an individualized treatment plan collaboratively with their client.

Rates

Our current rates for individual therapy range from $160 - $180/50 minute session, depending on the clinician.

Group rates are $100/2-hour group. $800/8 week module

*Insurance Policies: Most private insurance companies will reimburse clients for therapy sessions. It is the responsibility of the client to know what their insurance coverage policies provide. Receipts are provided for both insurance and tax purposes.

Can clients self-refer? YES!

Interested in treatment with DBT Winnipeg? Here's the next steps and what you can expect!

Step 1: Email us - info@dbtwinnipeg.com

Upon receiving your email, we will provide you with information about our services and we will ask you a series of questions.

Step 2: Once we have connected, and you have answered our questions, we will send you available appointment times and schedule an intake assessment.

Step 3: Intake Assessment- During this appointment we will complete a DBT program assessment, provide an orientation to our treatment model, and make treatment recommendations.

Step 4: Begin DBT individual therapy and/or group therapy- Once you have completed the intake assessment, if you decide to proceed with the treatment you will sign a treatment contract to join the DBT program. At this point you will be added to the waitlist for individual or group treatment and will be contacted when your space becomes available.

How do I know I'm getting full DBT?

Full DBT Treatment involves weekly DBT skills training groups with a homework review component, weekly individual therapy sessions, and access to skills coaching to help you apply skills outside of group.

A DBT Therapist should have comprehensive core clinical training of 10-days from a recognized training program. A skills group leader should have a minimum of 5-day training in skills and coaching from a recognized training program.

All DBT team members are required to attend weekly consultation team meetings. Consultation team is a meeting where therapists work on staying adherent to the treatment, decreasing burn-out, and when necessary applying the treatment to one another. A comprehensive DBT team consists of three or more clinicians.

Questions to

Ask Your

DBT Therapist:

Do you have 10-days of Core Clinical Training from TIC or Behaviour Tech?
Are you on a consultation Team?
Do you offer skills coaching?
Do you use diary cards and complete chain analyses regularly?