DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

(DBT) The Meehl House Treatment Plan

The Four Components of DBT:
Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation

Why does our DBT program work?
Our program works because it encourages honest open communication and immediate access, thus enabling each resident to work openly with their DBT team in distressful or emotional situations. This 24-hour access allows for the teaching and application of both DBT Skills and Life Skills in real time and real situations, thus leading to long term success and improved quality of life. Our team approach to care insures that each member of the team (Psychiatrist, Therapist, Skills Trainer, Life Coach and Program Director) is fully aware of each resident’s particular situation and needs.

DBT Intensive Program 30-60 Day Residency
Residents stay at The Meehl House for 30 to 60 days, depending on their personal situation, needs and mental health.

Psychological testing in addition to daily discussions with the Skills Trainer, readings and homework, serve to identify and target specific problems, actions or concerns. This, combined with other programs and family involvement, provides each resident with the personal tools and skills necessary to successfully utilize the DBT components and maintain emotional regulation in their every day lives when they return home.

Prior to leaving The Meehl House, our staffs works with family members, local psychiatrists, therapist and community resources to allow for a continuum of care.

As extended members of our family, residents continue to have access to all of the members of The Meehl House team after they return home.