12 WEEK DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT) SKILLS GROUP CURRICULUM, A Structured Program for Group Implementation Paperback – April 3, 2026

Adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system often struggle with intense emotions, impulsive behavior, authority conflict, and decisions that carry serious consequences. Yet professionals working with these youth are frequently expected to intervene without access to structured, developmentally appropriate, and practical group tools.The 12‑Week Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group Curriculum was created to meet that need.This user‑friendly, skills‑only group curriculum provides a clear, ready‑to‑implement framework for teaching core DBT‑informed skills to justice‑involved adolescents. Designed for real‑world settings—including secure, limited‑secure, and court‑mandated programs—this manual emphasizes accountability without shame, skill development over punishment, and future‑oriented decision‑making.Each of the 12 sessions is fully structured and written with step‑by‑step prompts, allowing facilitators to deliver effective groups with minimal preparation. Clinicians can open the manual, follow the session outline, and confidently guide participants through skills focused on emotional regulation, impulse control, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and safer decision‑making. The curriculum does not require youth to disclose offenses or trauma histories, making it appropriate for settings where safety, boundaries, and containment are essential. Read more