Abstract
This project utilized qualitative and quantitative methods to examine the effectiveness of a Wellness and Recovery oriented Dialectical Behavior Therapy training for thirteen human service workers at Turning Point Community Programs in Sacramento, CA. Data was collected through self-reported surveys and use of the Kentucky Inventory of Mindfulness Skills questionnaire before and after a ten-week group training. The findings show a usefulness for a group dynamic experience in order to create an effective and established learning environment to practice DBT skills. Overall, participants improved upon their application and understanding of WR-DBT skills especially in two specific realms of mindfulness including observing and describing. Participants also showed a greater capacity for acceptance, self-compassion and compassion for others.