Online DBT Emotion Regulation Group Therapy for Adults in Ontario – Starts November 20
Our DBT Emotion Regulation Skills Group helps adults (18+) across Ontario build tools to understand, manage, and balance emotions.
Over 8 weeks, you’ll learn evidence-based strategies from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to strengthen resilience, reduce reactivity, and create more emotional balance — all in a supportive virtual group environment.
Group Details
Start Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (2-hour sessions)
Duration: 8 weeks (weekly sessions)
Format: Virtual group therapy (secure, private platform)
Facilitator: Dawn-Amber Hilton, Registered Nurse providing Psychotherapy
Cost: $80 per session (receipts provided for insurance submission)
Eligibility: Adults (18+) living in Ontario
Payment & Insurance Info
Each session is $80. Participants receive a receipt that can be submitted to their insurance provider. Many insurance plans in Ontario cover psychotherapy provided by Registered Nurses — check with your plan to confirm.
Please note: Dawn’s practice is supervised by a registered social worker, which will be indicated on your receipt for payment. We recommend you share this with your insurance provider when inquiring about coverage.
What is DBT Group Therapy?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a structured, skills-based approach that helps people:
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Manage strong emotions
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Reduce impulsive reactions
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Build coping strategies that last
In this group, the focus is on emotion regulation skills. You’ll gain step-by-step tools to:
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Recognize and label emotions effectively
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Decrease emotional intensity and overwhelm
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Build resilience against emotional triggers
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Balance emotional and rational thinking
What You’ll Learn in the Emotion Regulation Skills Group
Over 8 weeks, you’ll practice DBT emotion regulation skills in a supportive, small-group setting.
You’ll learn how to:
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Understand the purpose and function of emotions
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Reduce vulnerability to intense emotional states
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Build positive emotions and increase resilience
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Apply skills to manage emotional triggers and reactivity
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Create balance between acceptance and change in everyday life
Meet the Facilitator
Dawn-Amber Hilton is a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist with a warm, empowering style. With lived experience navigating burnout and high-stress environments, Dawn brings both clinical expertise and compassionate understanding to her work.
She is known for creating safe spaces where participants can learn, share, and practice DBT skills with confidence.
Is This Group Right for You?
No diagnosis is required — if you’re struggling with emotional overwhelm, this group can help.
The DBT Emotion Regulation Group may be a good fit if:
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You feel stuck in patterns of emotional reactivity
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You struggle to calm down once emotions are triggered
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You want coping skills in a non-judgmental environment
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You’re seeking balance between emotions and logical thinking
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You want tools to strengthen resilience and emotional well-being
- You are looking for therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
