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Group Structure
Before group starts:
Please turn off your cell phone or set it to silent
Please be in group on time
Make sure you have your diary card done
1st hour: Teaching
The facilitator will teach on the skill of the day
Participate by asking questions and giving examples
2nd hour: Diary Card
Each person must present their diary card every day
Diary cards need to be completed before group starts
Participate by asking questions and offering support
3rd hour: Problem-solving Time
Sign up for time at least once each week
Ways to use time include:
o Askingforhelpsolvingaproblem
o Asking questions about a specific DBT skill
o Askingforsupportfromothergroupmembers
Participate by asking questions and offering support to other people
Socialization
Socializations are scheduled times when the group practices skills
together.
Socialization replaces the teaching for that day.
Your facilitator will let you know when there will be a socialization.
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