Tame Your Emotional Rollercoaster
Do you ever….
- Find life and life’s problems challenging and even overwhelming at times?
- Find it hard to control your emotions and managing them is stressful and takes a lot of energy?
- Have relationships that drive you crazy sometimes and you find it hard to communicate with those close to you?
- Find it hard to maintain your balance in the midst of all that life throws at you?
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.
Program Schedule
This program consists of ten 2-hour sessions (20 hours in total) that will take place on the following Tuesdays:
DATES: January 14, 21, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025 (Every Tuesday)- TIME: 7:00-9:00 PM EST
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 attending every session for optimal learning and to ensure a safe environment for all participants.
This program consists of 10 1.5-hour sessions (15 hours total) that will take place on the following Tuesdays:
- DATES: March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2024 (Every Tuesday)
- TIME: 7:00-8:30 PM EST
What You Will Learn in the Program
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Meet Your Facilitators
Leads:
- Kathy Lam (MDiv, RSW, RP)
- Anthea Lai (HBA, MPS, RP Qualifying)
- Jane Xu (MDiv, RP Qualifying)
- Dr. Alice Chen (M.D., MA, MAR, AAMFT Clinical Fellow and Supervisor, ICEEFT Certified Therapist and Supervisor, Family Physician with Focused Practice in Psychotherapy)
Along with Co-Facilitators: To be confirmed.
Program Delivery
- Online delivery via the platform provided
- Each Session Learning (45 mins-60 mins) will be delivered in English
- Breakout Groups are offered in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin and Cantonese
Course Fees
Course Fees Options (10 Sessions):
- Standard Fee: $499
- Early Bird Discounted Fee: $479 ($20 off)
- Sponsorship Application (applicable to those with financial challenges. Please inquire by emailing therapy@gracehealthcentre.ca)
Special Discount Programs:
- Student Offer: $449 ($50 off)
- Group Discount: $399/person ($100 off, Details below)
- Save $70 with a Free individual Counseling: $599/person ($70 off with two services, Details below)
*Course fee does not charge HST as Social Worker does not charge HST for their services.
Early Bird Discount Deadline:
November 20, 2024 (Tue) at 5pm 
Registration Deadline:
December 20, 2024 (Thu) at 12pm
1. Pay By INTERAC e-Transfer (no admin. fee or processing fee required)
E-mail address: therapy@gracehealthcentre.ca
Password: Brownies
*Please provide the payee’s name for easier tracking in case the payment is not deposited under your name.
2. Pay By Credit Card (additional processing fee will be charged by payment platform
)
Payment will be processed when submitting Registration Form. Additional processing fee will be charged by payment platform.
The student discount applies to individuals aged 17 and older who are currently enrolled in a school or academic institution. To qualify for the discount, you must provide valid proof of student status, such as a Student ID, School Enrollment Letter, Unofficial Transcript, or other acceptable documentation.
Participants must submit valid student documents to receive the discount. If valid documents are not provided or if invalid documents are submitted, the participant will need to pay the standard fee or settle the difference to complete the course registration.
Please note that all payments are non-refundable.
Participants need to form a group of 5 members to enjoy the group discount. Each member needs to submit course registration form and fill in the information of each group member, ie. name, phone number and email.
With the group discount, each participant enjoys $100 off discount. Payment will be received after the screening consultation.
Please note that all payments are non-refundable.
Discount will be expired on November 29, 2024 at 12pm.
For $599, join the 10-session DBT course plus receive one 50-minute individual counseling session with Jane Xu (RP, qualifying) / Anthea Lai (RP, qualifying) to check-in and support your healing journey.
This is a great offer for those looking not only for psycho-education and support, but also to experience one-on-one counseling from a professional therapist.
Please note that all payments are non-refundable.
Discount will be expired on November 29, 2024 at 12pm.
Sponsorship is applicable to those with financial challenges, e.g. ODSP recipients.
Participants who would like a sponsorship, please complete the DBT Courses – Sponsorship Application Form or contact our staff at therapy@gracehealthcentre.ca for any enquiries.
Grace Health Centre will make every effort to accommodate individuals with limited resources, taking into consideration their financial situation. We have never refused any participants due to inability to pay.
Course fees (covering non-physician facilitation, course development costs and copyright fees) may be eligible for private insurance coverage claims under Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist – 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. You are responsible for making these claims 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.
*This promotion is not in conjunction with the early bird discount.
Screening Consultation
If you are not a current patient of Dr. Chen, please download the Referral Letter Template and ask your Family Doctor to complete it for a screening consultation with Dr. Chen. You may email the completed form back to us at therapy@gracehealthcentre.ca or have your Family Doctor’s office fax it to 416-633-8099.
If you currently do not have a Family Doctor, an in-person screening consultation with Dr. Chen at Grace Health Centre (402-2830 Keele St, Toronto) will be arranged.
Frequently Asked Questions
DBT is a form of CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy; it differs as it adds into techniques like applicational practice of mindfulness, expanding distress tolerance, building resilience, acceptance and interpersonal effectiveness skills so that healthier relationships with others and self can be cultivated. Unlike CBT, DBT takes judgment out of the process for individuals to discover themselves what the problems are and then help them look at how they can make the practical changes.
DBT skills help individuals deal with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, PTSD, suicidal thoughts, grief, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and anger. DBT is also helpful to support individuals living with borderline personality disorders and bipolar disorders.
If you want wish to make a change in learning new skills and coping strategies in dealing with stress, improving mental health wellness, and relationship with self and others, this would be a suitable course for you.
This course is suitable for individuals 16 and up.
Yes, DBT was originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan at the University of Washington in the late 1980s.
No. Application fee is non-refundable. If participants cancel before/after the first session, the course fee will be prorated and can be kept as “credit” for future courses. A “credit’ will be valid for 24 months, starting from the date of your cancellation.
- Yes, you need to submit a family physician referral letter. Please find the template here.
Please note that one of our course leads is a Family Physician in Ontario hence the course requires referral from your family physician.
If you currently do not have a Family Doctor, an in-person screening consultation with Dr. Chen at Grace Health Centre (402-2830 Keele St, Toronto) will be arranged. Please download the Referral Letter Template and ask your Family Doctor to complete it for a screening consultation with Dr. Chen (M.D.). You may email the completed form back to us at therapy@gracehealthcentre.ca or have your Family Doctor’s office fax it to 416-633-8099.
Course fees (covering non-physician facilitation, course development costs and copyright fees) may be eligible for private insurance coverage claims under Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying – for Online Group Therapy. Your private insurer determines and approves the eligibility of the claim.
Grace Health Centre does not directly bill your insurance company. You will receive a receipt to send to your insurer. You are responsible for making these claims to your insurer.
Sponsorship is applicable to those with financial challenges, e.g. ODSP recipients.
Individuals who would like a sponsorship, can click “Sponsorship application” in “Course Fee” of the registration form, then complete the Sponsorship Application Form or contact our staff at therapy@gracehealthcentre.ca for any enquiries.
Participant's Agreement
- I agree to uphold confidentiality – anything shared in the group is NOT to be shared outside the room. This includes no gossiping and not showing the computer screen to family members or friends. I promise to be in a private space when I am engaging in group therapy and not to record any of the sessions. I promise to inform the facilitators if I am attending any virtual session of this course from a location that is not the same as that used to register for the course, or is outside of Ontario.
Information disclosed by participants will be kept strictly confidential by the facilitators: Kathy Lam, Dr. Chen and interns, and will not be revealed to any person outside of the group without permission.
Limits of Confidentiality
There are certain situations in which we are required by law to disclose information obtained. These situations are:
- If you pose a threat of physical harm or death to yourself or to others, including danger of suicide or assault.
- If the facilitator becomes aware of a situation of neglect or harm of a minor or an elderly individual.
- If a court of law issues a legitimate subpoena, requiring the facilitator to disclose information.
- If an issue arises and the facilitator needs to consult with another counselor or supervisor.
I understand and accept that the facilitators are bound by these professional ethics and laws and will take any necessary steps to ensure my safety and the safety of others.
- I agree that in the event of an emergency that pertains to the welfare of my medical and psychological health, I will go to the nearest hospital emergency room or call 911.
- I agree to respect every person’s contribution without judgement. We agree to encourage all participants to share their own feelings, and to not offer advice.
- Personal information may be shared, however, so as not to trigger anyone in session, I agree to stay clear of details, and provide only the general feelings experienced.
- I agree to respect every person’s privacy and right to refrain from participating or volunteering information, while recognizing that active involvement is of great benefit to the participant.
- I agree to pay full attention and to listen carefully to others during the group meeting. This includes not interrupting, staying off my devices (i.e. not engaging in texting, social media, email, phone calls, gaming, browsing, etc.) and not carrying on side conversations during the session. I agree to mute all cell phones and other devices during the session.
- I agree to arrive on time. I will attend each session to provide continuity and a safe environment for the group. If I cannot attend a session, I will let the facilitators know in advance.
- I agree that I will not invite visitors or observers to our group.
- I agree to engaging in virtual care and acknowledge the limits of using virtual programs for therapy for reasons such as suboptimal understanding/communication, interruptions due to technological and internet bandwidth.
- I agree to the use of email and reported understanding of the risks and appropriate use of email.
- Application fee is non-refundable. If participants cancel before/after the first session, the course fee will be prorated and can be kept as “credit” for future courses. A “credit’ will be valid for 24 months, starting from the date of your cancellation.
Participation Agreement:
- I agree to uphold confidentiality – anything shared in the group is NOT to be shared outside the room. This includes no gossiping and not showing the computer screen to family members or friends. I promise to be in a private space when I am engaging in group therapy and not to record any of the sessions. I promise to inform the facilitators if I am attending any virtual session of this course from a location that is not the same as that used to register for the course, or is outside of Ontario.
Information disclosed by participants will be kept strictly confidential by the facilitators: Kathy Lam, Anthea Lai and Dr. Chen, and will not be revealed to any person outside of the group without permission.
Limits of Confidentiality
There are certain situations in which we are required by law to disclose information obtained. These situations are:
- If you pose a threat of physical harm or death to yourself or to others, including danger of suicide or assault.
- If the facilitator becomes aware of a situation of neglect or harm of a minor or an elderly individual.
- If a court of law issues a legitimate subpoena, requiring the facilitator to disclose information.
- If an issue arises and the facilitator needs to consult with another counselor or supervisor.
I understand and accept that the facilitators are bound by these professional ethics and laws and will take any necessary steps to ensure my safety and the safety of others.
- I agree that in the event of an emergency that pertains to the welfare of my medical and psychological health, I will go to the nearest hospital emergency room or call 911.
- I agree to respect every person’s contribution without judgement. We agree to encourage all participants to share their own feelings, and to not offer advice.
- Personal information may be shared, however, so as not to trigger anyone in session, I agree to stay clear of details, and provide only the general feelings experienced.
- I agree to respect every person’s privacy and right to refrain from participating or volunteering information, while recognizing that active involvement is of great benefit to the participant.
- I agree to pay full attention and to listen carefully to others during the group meeting. This includes not interrupting, staying off my devices (i.e. not engaging in texting, social media, email, phone calls, gaming, browsing, etc.) and not carrying on side conversations during the session. I agree to mute all cell phones and other devices during the session.
- I agree to arrive on time. I will attend each session to provide continuity and a safe environment for the group. If I cannot attend a session, I will let the facilitators know in advance.
- I agree that I will not invite visitors or observers to our group.
- I agree to engaging in virtual care and acknowledge the limits of using virtual programs for therapy for reasons such as suboptimal understanding/communication, interruptions due to technological and internet bandwidth.
- I agree to the use of email and reported understanding of the risks and appropriate use of email.
The course fee is non-refundable. If participants cancel before/after the first session, the course fee will be prorated and can be kept as “credit” for future courses. A “credit’ will be valid for 24 months, starting from the date of your cancellation.