​Our Supportive Family Program for Teens and Families Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a clinical program that serves high risk, multi-issue young adolescents between the ages of 13-18. 

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​The Budding Elm DBT program specializes in identifying and treating depression, anxiety and risky behaviour including self-injury, suicidal ideation and suicide attempts, physical fighting, substance use, eating disorders, and other forms of risk taking. 

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​Our program targets five areas: 

• Confusion about self

• Impulsivity

• Emotional instability

• Interpersonal problems

• Family conflict

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​DBT Supportive Family Program for Teens and Families also addresses teen/parent struggles.

These include:

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• Addressing the shifting power dynamics as a teen matures

• Determining what is “normal” behavior for the teen

• Assessing needs for teen independence

​Our team can help you and your teen:

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• Establish clear boundaries at home

• Improve communication with loved ones

• Manage family challenges and life transitions

• Regulate, control and manage overwhelming emotion

• Replace self-harming or dangerous behavior with healthy coping

Call us at 250-208-6949 to schedule an intake appointment