STEPPS EI (SYSTEMS TRAINING FOR EMOTIONAL PREDICTABILITY AND PROBLEM SOLVING FOR EMOTIONAL INTENSITY)

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REGISTRATION: *Disclaimer: Registering above does not assure placement in the program. Please contact Joan to schedule your intake appointment at: (515) 282-2441. If needed, please leave a message including your contact information and e-mail address if desired. You will receive a return call confirming your appointment.

STEPPS EI (Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving for Emotional Intensity) is an effective treatment for people with borderline personality disorder and emotional intensity issues. This 12-week evidence-based educational and skills program teaches individuals about the behaviors and feelings that describe their disorder as well as skills to change behaviors and manage feelings.

STEPPS is a closed group therapy session organized in three steps of skills:

1. Awareness of illness.
2. Emotion management training.
3. Behavior management training.

Facilitated by: Sharese Beresford, LISW and Lance Andersen, LISW, TCTSY-F

DATE/TIME: Classes Start Monday, September 28 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

LOCATION: Building 1, Third Floor Group Room 362, 1761 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA.

REQUIREMENTS: Participants are required to attend one of the following introduction sessions prior to joining the program. Introduction sessions are offered: Monday, September 14 at 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. OR Monday, September 21 at 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., or until class is full. Please register for an orientation session to sign up for the program.

• Regular attendance is required to participate in and continue the program.