Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills and Interventions

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CE Course Description 

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a powerful and evidence-based approach designed to help individuals navigate the complexities of mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, and distress tolerance. DBT has proven to be especially effective for people who have difficulty managing and regulating their emotions, and it is effective for treating and managing a wide range of mental health conditions. Mental health professionals can enhance their abilities by exploring the fundamental principles of DBT, its core skills, and effective interventions. These strategies can be applied to foster emotional resilience, enhance communication, and empower individuals to lead more fulfilling lives. This course will help professionals enhance their knowledge and skills regarding DBT to help individuals greatly improve their quality of life. 

Author: Kimberley Fortin, LCSW-R

CE Course Objectives

1. Identify the stages and modes of treatment for dialectical behavior therapy.  
2. Summarize the core concepts of DBT: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. 
3. Evaluate the skills that make up the core concepts of DBT and the acronyms that help teach the skills.

CE Course Outline

Introduction and Foundations of DBT (15 minutes)

1. Introduction (5 minutes)
2. Origins & Theoretical Foundations (5 minutes)
   1. Biosocial Theory (2 minutes)
   2. Behavioral Theory (2 minutes)
   3. Philosophy of Dialects (1 minute)

Modes and Functions of DBT Treatment (25 minutes)

1. Modes of Treatment (5 minutes)
   1. Skills Training (2 minutes)
   2. Individual Therapy & Phone Coaching (3 minutes)
2. Functions of DBT Treatment (5 minutes)
3. Core Concepts (15 minutes)
   1. Core Mindfulness (5 minutes)
   2. Emotion Regulation & Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills (10 minutes)

Skills Training: Mindfulness and Distress Tolerance (30 minutes)

1. Mindfulness & Wise Mind (10 minutes)
   1. WHAT Skills (Observe, Describe, Participate) (5 minutes)
   2. HOW Skills (Nonjudgmentally, One-mindfully, Effectively) (5 minutes)
2. Distress Tolerance (20 minutes)
   1. Crisis Survival Skills (Distract, Soothe) (10 minutes)
   2. Reality Acceptance & Radical Acceptance (10 minutes)

Emotional Regulation & Interpersonal Skills (30 minutes)

1. Emotional Regulation (15 minutes)
   1. SUN (Identifying the Emotion) (5 minutes)
   2. ABC PLEASE & Opposite Action (10 minutes)
2. Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills (15 minutes)
   1. Objective, Relationship, and Self-Respect Effectiveness (10 minutes)
   2. Active Listening & Validation (5 minutes)

Challenges, Considerations, and Conclusion (20 minutes)

1. Challenges with DBT (5 minutes)
2. Cultural & Ethical Considerations (10 minutes)
3. Conclusion (5 minutes)

Total Time: 120 minutes (2 hours)
Course Level: Advance

Course Date: 2024-06-13

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