DBT Friends & Family Intensive

~Three Hours Can Fundamentally Change Everything~

If you've ever asked yourself "How do I respond without making things worse?" -this workshop is your starting point

Families & friends are often overwhelmed & confused when supporting someone with intense emotions, self-harm, or relationship instability.

This one-time, 3-hour intensive provides clear, evidence-based guidance you can use immediately.  

What You Will Learn

Understanding BPD – what it is, what it isn’t, and why behaviors fell so unpredictable.          Emotion dysregulation – how intense emotions develop and why they escalate.  DBT Skills – practical ways to support your loved in treatment and beyond.                            Conflict-reducing responses – what to say, what not to say, and how to avoid escalation.  Supportive communication – strategies to reduce shame, fear, and hopelessness.

Who Should Attend

Friends, family, partners, & loved onesof individuals experiencing:

-Intense of unstable relationships                        -Self-harm or suicidal behaviors                          -Difficulty balancing emotions                              -Shame, anger, or emotional shutdown              -Chronic helplessness or hopelessness

*This intensive is not a substitute for a DBT Skills Group, family therapy, or individual therapy

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                     Why This Intensive Is Distinctive                                                                                                               One-time, 3 hours – no weekly commitment                     Includes candid Q&A “consultation  not found in most        psychoeducation formats                                              One of the very few programs of its kind offered in the NC Piedmont/Triad/Triangle area                               

Led by Susannah S. Cecil, MEd, LCMHCS 

Pricing:  Early registration: $125 (2+ weeks prior)  
         Regular registration: $150 (week of event)           Each additional family/friend: $75 each                      This event is self-pay only; not covered by health insurance. Space is limited, advance regisistration is required.      

Location:
Affinity Counseling & Wellness, PLLC
3143 S Stratford Road
Winston Salem, NC 27103

 

WORKSHOP DATES 2026-27
         Saturday, October 24, 2026   9:00am-12noon                 Saturday, January 23, 2027   9:00am-12noon           Saturday, April 3, 2027  9:00am-12noon             Saturday, October 16, 2027   9:00am-12noon

For Workshop Registration please contact
Zack at 336.893.9705
Or email zack@affinitycsg.com.