Dialectical behaviour therapy for treating adults and adolescents with emotional and behavioural dysregulation: study protocol of a coordinated implementation in a publicly funded health service

Table 1 Modes and functions of standard DBT for adults

Mode	Function	Frequency	Duration
Individual Therapy	Motivation for treatment, treatment goals and skills strengthening	Weekly	60 min
Skills Training	Enhance patient capabilities – skills acquisition and strengthening	Weekly	2.5 h
Phone consultation	Assist patients to generalise skills to daily life and in crises	As needed	10–15 min
Team Consultation	Enhance therapists capabilities and motivation to adhere to DBT, peer support and prevent burn-out	Weekly	1.5–2 h

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