DBT IOP

Healing Through Skills, Support, & Structure

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Intensive Outpatient Program is an evidence-based comprehensive treatment program effective for multiple mental health disorders including borderline personality disorder. It is also helpful to individuals with traits of chronic suicidal or self-harm behaviors, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, and relationship instability. With a year-long commitment, clients receive weekly group skills training, individual therapy, and access to providers via coaching calls.

ElevaCare's DBT IOP is certified by Minnesota DHS.

  • In these sessions clients learn new skills and review homework assignments covering:

    • Mindfulness
    • Distress tolerance
    • Emotion regulation
    • Interpersonal effectiveness

  • Provided by a DBT-certified therapist, clients are taught how to:

    • Replace maladaptive coping patterns with healthier skills
    • Stabilize their moods
    • Manage urges safely
    • Generally create life worth living