Christian Dialectical Behaviorial Skills Group Weekly Meeting

This program blends DBT skills training with Christian faith and Biblical reflections, structured into 4 main modules:

1. Mindfulness
2. Distress Tolerance
3. Emotion Regulation
4. Interpersonal Effectiveness

Each session is 60–75 minutes and follows this structure:

• Opening Prayer & Scripture
• Skill Teaching with Real-Life Application
• Biblical Integration
• Group Reflection & Weekly Practice Assignment

The First Few weeks will focus on:

1. Introduction to the Group & What is DBT?
   Objective: Set group expectations, build safety, explain the psychoeducational model.
   Outcome: Participants understand group purpose, structure, and their role as learners, not clients.
2. Mindfulness: What & Why from a Christian Perspective
   Objective: Define mindfulness and align it with Biblical meditation.
   Outcome: Participants recognize mindfulness as an intentional focus on God and present experiences.
3. Wise Mind & Biblical Discernment
   Objective: Introduce Emotional Mind, Rational Mind, and Wise Mind.
   Outcome: Participants learn how to pause and seek wisdom in decision-making.
4. Observe & Describe Without Judgment
   Objective: Teach “What” skills of mindfulness.
   Outcome: Participants practice noticing thoughts/emotions without labeling or judging.
5. Participate: Entering Fully into the Moment with God
   Objective: Teach the “Participate” skill through spiritual and daily activities.
   Outcome: Women engage with life more fully, bringing God into ordinary moments.
6. The “How” Skills: Non-Judgmental, One-Mindful, Effectiveness
   Objective: Explore attitudes of mindful living through Scripture.
   Outcome: Participants learn how to act with purpose and grace.
7. Christian Reflection on Identity & Awareness
   Objective: Reflect on how mindfulness reveals God’s truth about self-worth.
   Outcome: Participants challenge lies and stand in their God-given identity.