Tell me more about the Team Formation sessions in the Intensive Plus pathway

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  • How will I be placed on a DBT consultation team? The Intensive Plus pathway allows individuals without an existing DBT consultation team to participate in  DBT Comprehensive training by matching them into a team with others who need a team. Teams are formed when we match participants to the day and time that is most convenient for them to meet for the weekly team meetings and DBT expert consultations.  This is dependant on the total number of participants enrolled in the Intensive Plus pathway, and their availability and timezone, along with our DBT expert trainers availability. We will contact you directly regarding your availability and preference for meeting times. Though your selected intake will be considered, your start date is not confirmed until we’ve placed you in an online team.
  • Who will be on my team? Your team will consist of others like you who are interested in becoming part of a DBT team. Your team composition may include members from all over the world.
  • Can I change teams? Participants may request to change teams up until one month before the program start date. Please contact Psychwire directly to enquire about changing teams or if you need additional support about your participation in the Intensive Plus pathway. Email: support@psychwire.org
  • When will my DBT consultation team meet? When you apply for the Intensive Plus pathway, you will be able to select your program start date and nearest timezone. Your meeting date and time will be confirmed once you are accepted into the program. 
  • How do the sessions work? You will meet for 2 hours for the first session and 1 hour per week for the next 6 weeks. You work with a designated DBT expert who will guide you through the sessions and ensure you are set up to continue meeting weekly with your online team. After the 7 weeks of Team Formation sessions, you will meet with your team for 1 hour per week online and will have two more 1-hour monthly consultations before the start of Part B. You will need to plan ahead for a heavier workload in these weeks and it is a program completion requirement that you attend all sessions.