The program can be completed in the 12 week block – note that groups will not run through school holidays and may have a week break in between modules if required. The Substance Use module may fit in these breaks. This will depend on demand. 

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If you prefer to slow things down you can do one or 2 four week module blocks and then wait until a later date (possibly a new calendar year) to finish the last 4 week block(s). Retention of learning is often better when learning is slowed down. If however you are struggling with a lot of high risk behaviours eg self harm, suicidality, or severe emotion dysregulation then minimal gaps is preferable.

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Whether you choose to slow down your learning or do the program all in one big effort, the key to success appears to be continued practice or skills. 

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COSTS

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Group Program: 

• All 12 sessions paid in advance $2750. Medicare rebate of approximately $41 may be available for 10 sessions  per calendar year.

• A block of 4 sessions paid at the commencement of each 4 week module block $990. Again Medicare rebates may be available. 

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Individual Sessions:

• Individual sessions provided through UMeUs Therapy $220 with a possible Medicare rebate of approx. $87 up to 10 sessions per year. Note that if you are using your Medicare sessions to see another therapist these are included in the maximum 10 sessions per year. 

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• Substance Use module. There are specific skills in DBT for people who struggle with substance use. This will be an optional extra one week module. The cost for this module will be $220 for 2 hours, again with medicare rebates possibly available within the 10 per year limit. 

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• Eating Issues module. There are specific skills in DBT for people who struggle with emotional eating. Details of this module is coming. 

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