Individual Therapy
DBT in Schools not only provides services in schools but also provides in-clinic child and adolescent services at the
Melbourne DBT centre in Mureenbena and Officer.
Psychologists can help young people to handle any challenges they may be facing.
Difficult life situations affect all young people and might include:
- emotional stress such as depression and anxiety
- grief and sadness
- bullying
- sexuality issues
- substance abuse issues
- trauma
- family breakdown or parent problems, or
- friendship and relationship issues
Seeing a Psychologist is an opportunity for students to talk about their problems, ask questions and develop skills to cope with these problems.
Individual therapy sessions are provided at the child’s school at a time convenient with the school, and are usually 30 or 50 minute sessions.
For children communication about the goals and progress is provided to the parent throughout therapy.
Group Programs
DBT in schools runs a range of life skills based group programs at the Melbourne DBT centre in Murrenbeena and Officer.
Small Groups are a great way for young people to learn important life skills.
DBT in Schools run a number of programs that cover a variety of topics:
- social skills groups
- dealing with anxiety (Cool Kids)
- emotion regulation (Zones of regulation)
- mindfulness
- attention skill training (includes a parent training component)
- building resilience