Dual Diagnosis Therapy Group
The Center for Personal Growth is proud to announce a
New Dual Diagnosis Therapy Group
for individuals who have a
Developmental Disability & Mental Health Diagnosis.
The Center for Personal Growth in conjunction with The Solutions Building Community
Collaborative is now offering a pilot project in group therapy specifically for individuals
with dual diagnosis, using the Skills System approach authored by Julie Brown (www.theskillssystem.com). This
approach is based upon the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and found to be
effective for persons with dual diagnosis.
What is the Skills System group?:
The Skills System is an adaptive coping skills curriculum that helps individuals
with learning challenges to improve emotional, cognitive, and behavioral regulation
skills. This group is for people who are dually diagnosed (both with a developmental
disability and a mental health diagnosis). For more information about Julie Brown the
author of Skills System, please see the website www.behavioraltech.com that highlights
DBT including those certified to provide training in this area.
Who should attend this group?
This group is designed for individuals who are dually diagnosed (both with a
developmental disability and a mental health diagnosis) and have experienced behavioral
difficulties. People who would benefit from this group may have angry outburst,
relationship problems, depression, anxiety, difficulty controlling impulses, and low
frustration tolerance. People who may also benefit from this group may have a
diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder or exhibit Borderline Personality traits. All
participants must have an open and active case at the San Diego Regional Center.
What is the time commitment to this group?
The Skills System Group meets once a week for one hour. Best results from this group
are found after one year of participation and all participants must make a commitment
to attend for a year. In addition, each participant must have a designated support person
who is willing to be an emergency contact, provide emergency transportation (if needed),
and attend monthly psycho-educational groups.
When are the groups being held?
Groups for adolescents are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Groups for transitional age youth and adults are held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm
to 7:30 pm.
Where do the groups meet?
The groups are being held at the Center for Personal Growth. The Center for Personal
Growth is located in the Normal Heights area of San Diego.
What is the group size?
The group size is seven to ten participants per group. If a group is full, participants can
be added to a waiting list.
How do I enroll in this group?
You can schedule an appointment to be screened for this group by calling The Center for
Personal Growth at: 619-528-8005.
How much does this group cost?
This group is a pilot project and is being funded by the Solutions Building Community
Collaborative. This demonstration Project is a collaborative effort between the San
Diego Regional Center and San Diego County Mental Health Services costs are covered
by project funds.
Please Note: This group would not be ideally suited for individuals with a history of
unsafe behaviors in the community. However, every referral will be evaluated on a
case by case basis by the Center for Personal Growth. For more information regarding
inclusion and exclusion criteria, visit our website.
Download Forms
 Click here to Download Skills System Initial Screening Form - (Word)
 Click here to Download Skills System Initial Screening Form - (PDF)
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