A weekly DBT skills group for highly sensitive adults who want tools for managing big emotions, relationships, and everyday life.

This group is designed for adults who feel emotions deeply, become overwhelmed easily, or struggle to stay grounded when life feels intense. Together, we learn practical DBT skills that help you better understand your emotions, reduce reactivity, communicate more effectively, and move toward a life that feels more steady and manageable.

This May Be Helpful if You 

 

  • Feel like you “know what to do” but struggle to do it when emotions are high
  • Want coping skills that are practical, structured, and easy to apply
  • Need support staying consistent with emotional regulation skills
  • Have tried individual therapy but want more tools and practice
  • Learn well in a small, supportive group setting
  • Want to feel more grounded, capable, and in control of your responses

Basic Info

  • Weekly group on Tuesday evenings
  • 6:00–7:30 PM
  • Meets in person at DBT Ozarks
  • 8-week commitment
  • $50 per group session
  • Adults 18+
  • Must be engaged with an individual therapist
  • Brief screening required before joining
Request to Join

You Will Learn Skills To 

  • Understand and regulate emotions
  • Slow down before reacting
  • Communicate needs more clearly
  • Set limits while maintaining self-respect
  • Tolerate distress without making things worse
  • Build mindfulness and self-awareness
  • Create routines that support stability
  • Move toward meaningful personal goals

About the Group 

 

This group has been running for over 4 years and is based in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, an evidence-based treatment that teaches practical skills for coping with emotions, relationships, distress, and life stressors.

We focus on learning and practicing DBT skills in a supportive, structured environment. Each week includes teaching, discussion, reflection, and real-life application so participants can begin using the skills outside of group.

The group is especially supportive for adults who are neurodivergent, highly sensitive, emotionally intense, or easily overwhelmed by daily life.

Lead Facilitator

 

Kristen Shuler is the owner and lead therapist at DBT Ozarks. She has been practicing in the field of Social Work for over 20 years and specializes in helping adults who experience big emotions, emotional sensitivity, neurodivergence, and relationship stress.

Kristen teaches DBT in a practical, down-to-earth way that helps clients understand their patterns, build coping skills, and create meaningful change in their daily lives.

DBT Ozarks is a division of Social Work SC, LLC