Dr. Marsha Linehan, founder of the DBT psychoeducation curriculum, understood that some people might miss trimester deadlines to start at the beginning of each semester. In classic non-binary, non-dualistic DBT fashion, it’s possible to be both late and on time at the same moment—what does that really mean?
Three times a year, several weeks before and during the Mindfulness Module, new students can join the ongoing DBT group to start at beginning of the next cycle.
Here are a few of the main topics for the Mindfulness Module:
Good, better, best enrollment process?
Best is registering early, completing the intake session and forms in advance, and starting on Day 1.
Better is waiting until the last few weeks, the crunch time—and just managing to finish in time.
Good is joining after the class has begun, missing a week or two, but still getting involved. Continuing and then thriving thereafter. (When this happens, the new student pays a pro-rated fee for the group reflecting the missed sessions.)
If you or someone you know has been wanting to join this group but keeps missing the deadlines, there’s still a chance! The final cut-off for this semester is January 27. Once we finish the Mindfulness Module and begin the Interpersonal Effectiveness material, no new members will be able to join.
There are reasons behind all of this, and this is just the briefest summary! Ideally, all DBT students would register weeks before the class begins, making the experience much more relaxing for everyone involved.
If you or someone you know could benefit from this solution-focused, science-backed, and proven personal growth program, don’t wait to get started. My next Tuesday evening group meets from January 6 – April 7, 2026. You can learn more here: https://www.lisawessan.com/dialectical-behavioral-therapy
Onward and Upward✨
Lisa Wessan
The Lighter Side of Transformation 