Therapeutic Care at Whitian House

– This group, created by Whitney Post, offers participants Relapse Prevention and life enhancement information & skills, delivered within the traditional Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) modules (Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness).

– Whitney Post was trained by this treatment paradigm’s creator, Cynthia Moreno Touhy BSW, NCAC II, SAP, as a trainer and group facilitator of CRR.  This manual-based treatment aims to assist group participants understand and deal with conflicts in their lives that have been perpetuated by their lifestyle choices (including, but not limited to, substance abuse issues).

– Domestic Violence treatment at Whitian House is approved by Colorado DVOMB, and is facilitated by Tom Chatfield.

– SSC-trained group facilitators, Whitney Post & Suzanne Sterling, bring cognitive behavioral / SSC material to this group, which is designed to teach group members about the role their thinking plays in their world; more effective thinking strategies; and skills they can develop & learn to use to enhance their lives.  SSC group is at least (subjective) 20 weeks in length.

– Originally created by Marsha Linehan Ph.D. to use with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, the (cognitive behavioral treatment modality) DBT treatment paradigm is now being used to effectively work with a variety of populations, especially those individuals who are dually-diagnosed.

– OBH-trained DUI Treatment provider, Suzanne Sterling, is currently facilitating both treatment groups at WH.