Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
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At Silver Ridge Recovery in Asheville, North Carolina, our DBT Skills Groups provide a supportive, structured environment for individuals to strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and enhance their recovery journey. These groups are based on the core principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—an evidence-based approach proven to help individuals manage intense emotions, build resilience, and live more mindfully.

While not a full DBT program, our skills groups are designed to complement individual therapy or treatment. Each session focuses on teaching practical coping tools that promote mindfulness, emotional balance, and long-term recovery success.

What is DBT?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was originally developed to help individuals who experience overwhelming emotions and difficulty maintaining stability. DBT teaches essential life skills across four main areas:

  • Mindfulness: Staying grounded and present in the current moment.
  • Distress Tolerance: Managing difficult emotions without resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms.
  • Emotion Regulation: Understanding and controlling emotional responses more effectively.
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness: Communicating clearly, setting boundaries, and maintaining healthy relationships.

These skills are especially valuable for individuals in recovery, helping them stay centered, manage triggers, and respond to challenges with confidence.

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What to Expect in Our DBT Skills Groups

At Silver Ridge Recovery, our DBT Skills Groups are held in a compassionate, coed environment that encourages participation and personal growth. Each weekly session focuses on building and applying DBT principles through guided lessons, discussions, and experiential exercises.

Clients practice real-world skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation, all while connecting with peers in recovery who share similar goals. Sessions emphasize practical application—helping participants strengthen relationships, reduce reactivity, and maintain stability long after treatment.

For more on holistic therapy and other addiction treatments at our Asheville rehabilitation center, please contact us at (855) 945-7788.

Benefits of DBT Skills for Recovery

By learning DBT techniques, clients often experience:

  • Improved emotional balance and awareness
  • Better coping mechanisms for stress and cravings
  • Healthier communication and relationships
  • Increased mindfulness and presence
  • Lower relapse risk and stronger emotional resilience

These skills serve as powerful tools to support both mental health and sustained recovery.

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Why Choose Silver Ridge Recovery in Asheville, NC?

At Silver Ridge Recovery, we believe that emotional growth and skill-building are key to lifelong healing. Located in the serene Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, our treatment environment offers the perfect setting for reflection, balance, and transformation.

Led by experienced clinicians, our DBT Skills Groups integrate evidence-based learning with holistic care—including mindfulness, yoga, art therapy, and nature-based practices—to address the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Clients leave with tools to manage emotions, build healthier connections, and live with renewed purpose.

FAQs About DBT Skills Groups in Asheville, NC

A DBT skills group is a structured, therapy-based program that teaches four key areas of emotional development: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

No. Silver Ridge Recovery offers DBT skills groups that complement ongoing therapy or treatment. These groups teach core DBT concepts and help participants practice them in daily life.

Anyone struggling with emotional intensity, relationship difficulties, or unhealthy coping patterns can benefit. DBT is especially effective for individuals in addiction recovery.

Groups meet weekly at our Asheville facility. Each session builds on the last, providing structure, accountability, and consistent skill reinforcement.

Participants gain tools in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to navigate daily challenges and maintain balance.

Yes. DBT helps individuals manage cravings, cope with stress, and build stability—key components for sustaining long-term sobriety.

No prior experience is required. Our DBT skills groups are accessible to individuals at any stage of their recovery journey.

Coverage depends on your insurance provider. Our admissions team can verify your benefits and explain available options.

Silver Ridge Recovery combines compassionate, evidence-based care with the tranquility of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our coed environment fosters connection, self-awareness, and personal growth, making it an ideal space to develop DBT skills and support lasting recovery.

For more on holistic therapy and other addiction treatments at our Asheville rehabilitation center, please contact us at (855) 945-7788.