Course is currently closed until further notice.
Please check out our new course: Journey to Wholeness - Coming Home to the Self (September 2023).
Do you ever feel that….
- I have taken different DBT courses and learned a lot of skills but have difficulty putting them into practice?
- I have tried hard to apply these DBT skills, but they don’t seem to help?
Research has shown that DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) skills are helpful for controlling one’s emotions and for enjoying a more peaceful relationship with oneself and others, and improving communication with loved ones. Having a support group to keep you accountable and to aid in your skills practice regularly is important and this course is designed for this.
Program Schedule:
- This program consists of 10 2-hour sessions (20 hours total) that will take place on the following Tuesdays:
DATES: Jan 3, Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 28, Mar 7 2023- TIME: 7:00-9:00 PM EST
- This program consists of 10 2-hour sessions (20 hours total) that will take place on the following Tuesdays:
DATES: 
TIME: 7:00-9:00 PM ESTEach session will revolve around a certain topic that is accompanied by a key conversation and several hands-on exercises that require your active participation.
Spots are limited, and we strongly advise that you commit to attend every session for optimal learning and to ensure a safe environment for all participants.
Registration is closed, thank you for your participation.
Your Takeaway
This virtual group provides a space for you to learn the practical skills of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) through mindfulness practice, real case sharing and small group interaction. The program will help you put the skills into practice, increase awareness of thoughts and emotions, develop a healthy, secure social context and connections.
Our group facilitators will provide rich insights, compassion and empathy while challenging you to replace self-defeating beliefs, behaviours and emotions with more positive and productive ones.
Each session is richly packed with 2 hours of skills learning and group participation.
Meet Your Facilitators:
Leads:
- Dr. Alice Chen
- Dr. Tat-Ying Wong
- Social Workers:
Along with Co-Facilitators:
Marian Shinuda, Janette Chan, Cheryl Diver, Jane Xu, Dahee Kang, Anders Chan, Sharon Leung and Grace Li and others
Program Delivery:
- Online delivery via the platform provided
- Each Session Learning will be delivered in English
- Breakout Groups are offered in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin and Cantonese
Course Fees:
Course Fees:
- Early Bird Fee: ($24.9 per 2 hour session) = $249 for 10 sessions
- Standard Fee: ($31.9 per 2 hour session) = $319 for 10 sessions
- Sponsorship Application (applicable to those with financial challenges. Please inquire by emailing therapy@gracehealthcentre.ca)
Early Bird Deadline: Dec 16, 2022 11pm EST Extended to Dec 21, 2022 11pm EST
Those registering before or by early bird deadline will be eligible for the early bird rate.
Payment
Payment is made with cash or credit card at Grace Health Centre after the in-person registration screening process is completed and registration is confirmed. E-transfer is also accepted, please use email address therapy@gracehealthcentre.ca and contact (647) 794-5337 for the transaction password.
Insurance Claims
Course fees (covering non-physician facilitation and course material costs) may be eligible for private insurance coverage claims under Social Worker – for Online Group Therapy. Your private insurer determines and approves the eligibility of the claim. You will receive an invoice to send to your insurer.
Save up to $100 with Family and Friends Referral!
Learning together with a loved one will reap even greater benefits.
If you are joining with a family member/friend, everyone will be eligible for a $25 discount on their registration! The maximum discount received per registrant is $50.
Refer 1 person: You get a $25 discount. Your family member/friend gets a $25 discount on his/her registration. That’s a saving of $50 together.
Refer 2 people: You get a $50 discount. Each of your family member/friend gets a $25 discount on his/her registration. That’s a saving of $100 together.
We encourage you to join with loved ones and refer to your friends!
Send this course link to your friend to register and once we have received their registration, the discount will apply.
Registration Closed
Once you register, a Grace Health Centre staff will be in touch to schedule an in-person appointment at Grace Health Centre (402-2830 Keele St, Toronto) for an initial screening with our physicians would take place before the 1st session.
The initial screening is not necessary for below participants:
- Previous participants who have joined Tame the Emotional Rollercoaster course
- Who have seen one of our physicians in-person in the past 24 months