Part 2: Deepening Practice, Integration & Real Life Application

Wednesdays | 5:00 – 6:30 PM | Starting March 4, 2026

ONLINE

At Cornerstone Counseling, we understand that navigating these challenges takes more than just willpower. it takes the right tools and support. DBT Plus is an 8-week Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group offering space to embody the qualities needed to manage emotions, handle stress, and build healthier relationships.

8-Week Skills Group hosted by Kristina Dezendorf, LMSW

You’ve learned the foundations, now it’s time to deepen, refine, and live them.

DBT Plus is an advanced, 8-week skills group designed for individuals who have already completed our Foundational DBT Skills Group (Part 1) or who have prior experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. This group moves beyond introduction and into integration, flexibility, and real-world application.

Who This Group Is For

This group is a good fit if you:

• Have completed DBT Skills Group Part 1 or have previous DBT skills training
• Understand the basics of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness
• Want support applying DBT skills more consistently in daily life
• Are ready to move beyond “knowing the skills” to using them when it matters most

Participation in Part 1 or prior DBT skills experience is required.

What Is DBT Plus?

DBT Plus builds on traditional DBT skills while expanding into deeper self-awareness, flexibility, and nervous system-informed practice. This group integrates core DBT principles with additional tools drawn from somatic awareness, emotional intelligence, and values-based living to support growth beyond symptom management.

Group Format

• Weekly group sessions
• Interactive discussion and skills practice
• Real-life examples and application
• Supportive, nonjudgmental group environment
• Opportunities for reflection, insight, and integration

This is a skills-based group, not process therapy, and is designed to complement individual therapy when applicable.

Details & Registration:

•Start Date: March 4, 2026

•Meets: Every Wednesday from 5:00 – 6:30 PM

•Location: ONLINE

•Cost: $35 per session

•Intake consultation required to ensure the group is the right fit.

•Optional: Individual therapy available for those wanting & needing additional support.

Space is limited to ensure an engaging, supportive experience. Submit the contact form below to schedule an intake appointment & reserve your spot.

DBT Plus Skills Group – Payment & Commitment Policy

Participation in the DBT Plus Skills Group is a commitment to yourself, the group process, and the therapeutic container we co-create together. In alignment with DBT principles, this group emphasizes accountability, effectiveness, and follow-through as part of the work.

Program Fees

• $35 per session
• 8-week program total: $280

Participants are financially responsible for the entire 8-week program, regardless of attendance. This policy reflects the structured nature of skills-based group work and supports consistency, cohesion, and therapeutic momentum for all members.

Pay-in-Full Option

To support accessibility and commitment:

• A reduced rate of $265 is available for participants who choose to pay in full prior to the start of the group

Why Full Commitment Matters (DBT-Informed Rationale)

In DBT, we practice skills such as:

• Commitment & Effectiveness: Choosing actions that move us toward long-term goals, even when motivation fluctuates
• Opposite Action: Showing up consistently, especially when avoidance or emotional discomfort might pull us away
• Wise Mind Decision-Making: Planning ahead rather than reacting in the moment

Committing financially to the full program supports engagement, reduces drop-off, and strengthens the group’s ability to function as a stable and supportive learning environment.

Attendance & Missed Sessions

• No refunds or credits are provided for missed sessions
• Group materials or summaries may be provided at the facilitator’s discretion, but missed content cannot be recreated individually
• If you anticipate barriers to consistent attendance, we encourage discussing this prior to enrollment to determine best fit

Financial Accessibility

We strive to balance fair compensation, ethical group practices, and accessibility. Reduced pay-in-full pricing is offered as one way to support participants while maintaining program sustainability. Additional financial concerns may be discussed prior to group start.

Agreement

By enrolling in the DBT Plus Skills Group, participants acknowledge and agree to this payment and commitment policy as part of their participation.