DBT for Emotional Relief
Stop riding the emotional storm. Learn “emotional rescue” skills that work fast.
If your emotions spike out of nowhere… if your thoughts spiral… if your body goes into “too much” mode… you don’t need more advice. You need fast-acting tools you can use inside the moment—and a simple structure that helps those tools stick.
DBT for Emotional Relief is a 12-session group journey designed to give you immediate, practical relief skills while laying the foundation for deeper DBT work. It’s also the required first step before moving into the next level of DBT Skills Group training.
Quick Read (60 seconds)
This is a 12-session online group designed for rapid “emotional rescue” skill-building.
Sessions are typically 90–110 minutes and include psychoeducation, activities, skills practice, and reflection.
You’ll learn DBT fundamentals: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
It’s built for people dealing with borderline or bipolar patterns (or anyone overwhelmed by intense emotions).
Completing this program is the gateway into deeper DBT Skills Group content (weeks 13–26).
You’ll get access to the STG Emotional Learning Management System for extra resources.
Does any of this feel familiar?
You might be a great fit for DBT for Emotional Relief if:
- Emotions hit you “from all directions” and you can’t slow them down.
- You want quick relief from emotional storms—without pretending the storm isn’t real.
- You’re tired of mood swings, reactivity, and the fallout that follows.
- You want to increase self-awareness and self-compassion (without getting stuck in your head).
- You’re ready to break unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviours—and build something steadier.
If that’s you, here’s the promise:
We won’t ask you to “be calmer.”
We’ll teach you how to get calmer—step by step.
The missing piece most counselling misses
A lot of counselling helps you understand your emotions. But when emotions “hit out of the blue,” insight often disappears.
DBT for Emotional Relief is different because it gives you emotional rescue tools—skills that can reduce intensity quickly—and it trains the foundations you need for long-term emotion regulation.
This is about moving from:
“My emotions control me.” → “I can work with my emotions.”
Why we treat Emotional Relief like a 12-week journey
Because relief comes faster when you’re not doing it alone.
Each week, you connect virtually with a cohesive group that builds support and accountability while you learn DBT core principles.
And because this is a foundation program, it’s designed to prepare you for the deeper DBT Skills Group work that follows (weeks 13–26).
The three shifts that make change sustainable
Shift 1 — From “My emotions come out of nowhere” to “I can name what’s happening”
You learn how emotions work and how to observe and describe them before they escalate.
Shift 2 — From “I’m reactive” to “I have tools for emotional pain”
You learn skills that reduce “quality-of-life interfering emotions” and help you regain balance.
Shift 3 — From “I just have to get through this” to “I can improve the moment”
You learn how to tolerate distress and shift difficult emotions into more workable (even pleasurable) experiences.
Treatment Options
Option A — DBT for Emotional Relief
(12-week group)
Best for: people who want quick relief from emotional storms and a structured introduction to DBT (often helpful for borderline or bipolar patterns).
What it is: 12 sessions, online, with structured teaching + practice + reflection, typically 90–110 minutes per session.
Learning About Emotions (observe/describe emotions, build awareness)
Reducing Emotional Pain (core regulation skills for painful emotions)
Learning to Tolerate Distress (fast, practical crisis skills)
Improving the Moment (transforming difficult emotions into workable experiences)
Navigating Relationships (why relationships get hard + what to do differently)
Navigating Your Future (keeping skills forefront + preparing for next level)
Option B — Continue into DBT Skills Group Basic
(Weeks 13–26)
After completing session 12, many participants continue into the next phase (weeks 13–26), which goes deeper into methodology and practical application:
2 weeks Mindfulness
4 weeks Emotion Regulation
4 weeks Distress Tolerance
3 weeks Interpersonal Effectiveness
If this is the right fit, we’ll plan the transition with you as part of your roadmap.
What you Get
(tangible support, not just “a nice chat”)
When you join DBT for Emotional Relief, you get:
A structured weekly map so you always know what you’re practicing and why
Psychoeducation + activities + skills practice + reflection each session
A supportive group environment focused on accountability and growth
Access to the STG Emotional Learning Management System (resources to reinforce learning)
A clear pathway into deeper DBT skills training (weeks 13–26)
Organization and Cost (kept clear, no surprises)
Per session cost: $35–$95, billed per 4 sessions, based on income and insurance/benefits coverage
Pay in full (12 sessions): $420–$1140 (discount when paid upfront; no refunds)
Métis Nation SK Citizens: contact Chris to request pre-approval from MN-S
NIHB Coverage: contact Chris to request Pre-approval
What to Expect
(simple, predictable steps)
Step 1 — Pre-register
Complete the pre-registration form and get a callback.
Step 2 — Informed consent + screenings
You’ll complete intake/consent and brief screenings so we understand your symptoms and needs.
Step 3 — Intake appointment
We review your information and decide the best DBT starting point.
Step 4 — Start group
You’ll get started typically within 1–2 weeks and begin your 12-session journey.
Do I Need a Formal Insomnia Diagnosis?
Not necessarily.
This program is built around patterns and skills, not labels. Many people start because the struggle is clear: intense emotions, reactivity, mood instability, relationship stress, and difficulty returning to baseline.
If we see signs that additional assessment or medical follow-up is needed, we’ll tell you clearly during intake.
STG Online Clinic
(included for clients)
Clients also receive access to our secure online clinic tools (education, skills reinforcement, tracking/check-ins).
Think of this as your “between-session support system”—so you’re not relying on memory and motivation alone when things get hard.