Journey to
Wholeness
You are more than what you’ve been through. In a small, caring group led by a licensed therapist, you’ll heal old wounds, build real skills, and step into the life you were made for, all from the comfort of your own home.
Taking the first step takes courage. We’re glad you’re here.
What it is
Journey to Wholeness is a virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP): structured group support that fits around your life. You meet online three evenings a week for 12 weeks and learn practical skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), one of the most widely researched approaches for managing intense emotions and building healthier relationships.
Every session is facilitated by a licensed therapist.
Who it’s for
This program may be a good fit if:
- You’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not like yourself
- Old hurts still shape how you feel and react
- You’re working to break the cycle of addiction or other patterns
- You want steadier emotions and healthier relationships
- You’re ready to learn practical tools and grow alongside others
Before you start, we’ll talk with you to make sure the program is the right fit for where you are right now.
A typical evening
Three hours, 4:00 to 7:00 PM, with short breaks built in. Every evening follows the same gentle rhythm.
Connect
Settle in, reflect, share, and enjoy an icebreaker and music.
Learn
Discover practical skills you can use right away.
Practice
Journal, try the skills together, and talk it through.
Support
Close with encouragement from people who understand.
What we’ll explore together
Each week builds on the one before, moving from understanding where you are to writing your vision for the life ahead.
Who you really are
Discover what wholeness means to you, and separate who you are from what you’ve been through.
Healing old wounds
Understand how past hurts show up today, and reclaim the strengths they tried to hide.
Secure connection
Explore how you attach to others, and practice healthier, more secure ways of connecting.
Family and grief
Honor both the hurt and the good in your story, and make room for every kind of loss.
Healthier relationships
Handle conflict with care, express your needs, and feel truly seen.
Your healthy future
Build daily habits that keep you growing, and leave with a written vision and plan.
Skills you can use tomorrow
Every session teaches practical DBT skills from four areas.
Stay present
Notice what you feel and think without being swept away by it.
Get through hard moments
Ride out a crisis or craving without making things harder.
Feel more in control
Understand your emotions and what they’re telling you.
Strengthen relationships
Ask for what you need, set boundaries, and keep your self-respect.
Music
Each evening includes music and reflection on what it stirs in you.
Journaling
Quiet time to put your thoughts into words and see your growth.
Connection
Icebreakers, practice and support from people who understand.
Why DBT skills?
Impulsivity, acting on urges especially when emotions run high, is a core part of addiction. A 2023 study tested a 3-month DBT skills training program with adults with alcohol and other substance use disorders.
What the researchers found:
- Emotion-driven impulsivity, acting rashly when upset, decreased during the program.
- By the end, impulsivity was lower than in untreated patients and no longer significantly different from people without a substance use disorder.
- Gains in distress tolerance, mindfulness and emotion regulation explained the improvement.
This was a small study (29 participants) of a stand-alone DBT skills program; results from one study don’t guarantee individual outcomes. Journey to Wholeness is a DBT-informed program, and individual results vary.
Cavicchioli, M., Movalli, M., Bruni, A., Terragni, R., Maria Elena, G., Borgia, E., Begarani, M., & Ogliari, A. (2023). The initial efficacy of stand-alone DBT skills training for treating impulsivity among individuals with alcohol and other substance use disorders. Behavior Therapy, 54(5), 809–822. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2023.02.006
A workbook
A fillable PDF with prompts, worksheets and practice. You can choose to print the workbook if you would like.
Wholeness Cards
A simple daily tracker to notice your patterns and progress.
Your vision and plan
You’ll graduate with a written vision and a plan to stay well.
Our commitment to you
Safety first
A calm, predictable space where you can look at hard things at your own pace.
Your choice, always
You decide what to share and when. Passing is always okay.
Privacy and respect
What’s shared in group stays in group. We’ll explain privacy on day one.
Encouragement, not judgment
Every step forward counts, and we’ll celebrate yours.
Questions people often ask
Do I have to talk in group?
You’ll never be forced to talk. But because engaging is a part of your recovery and overall healing, participating through verbal expression will be encouraged.
Will I have to talk about my trauma?
No details are required. We focus on how the past affects you today, and on skills for moving forward.
What do I need to join?
A private, quiet space, a device with a camera and microphone, and a reliable internet connection.
How much does it cost?
Your cost depends on your insurance plan. Contact us to talk through your coverage.
Which days does the group meet?
Three evenings a week, 4:00 to 7:00 PM: either Monday, Wednesday and Friday, or Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Final days will be announced soon.
Ready to begin?
Reach out with questions or to reserve your seat. We’d be honored to walk this journey with you.
- Led by
- A licensed therapist
- Where
- Virtual, from the comfort of home
- Days
- Mon · Wed · Fri or Mon · Wed · Thu
Final days to be announced - Time
- 4:00 – 7:00 PM
- Length
- 12 weeks · 36 sessions
- Cost
- Based on your insurance coverage