04/10/2026
TEEN DBT SKILLS GROUP!!
We are so excited to share that Skyward DBT at
Caladrius Therapy will launch Rising Wings, a new DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Skills Group specifically designed for teens, beginning April 30th!
This 9-week group is a wonderful opportunity for adolescents to build practical, evidence-based tools they can use every day.
Details:
Location: 200 Queens Rd St. 300 Charlotte, NC 28204
Time: 5:00 – 6:15 PM
Dates: April 30 – July 9th
Cost: $75 per session
Insurance: Most major plans accepted, including Medicaid
Questions? Email us at hello@caladriustherapy.com
What to Expect:
4/30: Orientation Session (Caregiver and Teen)
We start together! Caregivers and teens attend this session together to learn what DBT is, why these skills matter, and what to expect over the coming weeks. This is a great chance to ask questions and feel prepared.
Week 1 — Mindfulness
Teens learn how to slow down and tune in. Mindfulness helps us to notice our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without judgment. This is the foundation of all DBT skills and helps teens respond rather than react.
Week 2 — Distress Tolerance: Crisis Skills
What do you do when emotions feel unbearable right now? This week focuses on practical, in-the-moment tools to get through a crisis without making things worse.
Week 3 — Distress Tolerance: Acceptance Skills
Sometimes we can't change what's happening, but we can change how we relate to it. Teens learn skills for radical acceptance and finding peace even in difficult circumstances.
Week 4 — Emotional Regulation
This week introduces the "why" behind our emotions and teaches teens how to identify, track, and begin shifting emotional patterns.
Week 5 — Emotional Regulation (continued)
Building on Week 4, teens dive deeper into skills for reducing emotional suffering and increasing positive experiences in everyday life.
Week 6 — Emotional Regulation (continued)
Teens refine and practice their emotional regulation toolkit, focusing on building long-term resilience and emotional balance.
Week 7 — Interpersonal Effectiveness
Relationships can be one of the biggest sources of stress for teens. This week covers how to ask for what you need, say no, and maintain self-respect, all while keeping relationships healthy.
Week 8 — Interpersonal Effectiveness (continued)
Teens continue building communication and relationship skills, focusing on healthy boundaries and honoring their own values.
Week 9 — Reflection & Celebration
We close the group by reflecting on new learning, celebrating growth, and planning how to use these skills going forward.