DBT STEPS-A
A universal, school-based SEL curriculum for adolescents (12-19) that teaches evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills – including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness – with a multitiered systems of support (MTSS) framework aligned with CASEL competencies.
Program Type
Universal
SEL Competency Targeted
Responsible Decision-Making; Relationship Skills; Self-Awareness; Self-Management.
Suicide Risk Factors Addressed
Limited Coping & Problem-Solving Skills; Poor Mental Health; Impulsivity; Lack of Social Support; Relationship Problems; Loneliness & Social Isolation; Poor Self-Perception; Hopelessness.
Evidence of Effectiveness
Training Offering
- Virtual training (At a cost)
Languages Offered
Materials available in English.
Cultural Adaptations
N/A