Abbreviated DBT Skills Training for Clinicians and Students
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Event type: Multi-day (+2 days)
Abbreviated DBT Skills Training
Thursdays 12-2pm ET / 10am-12pm MT
October 10 - December 19, 2024
(11 sessions | 23 hours)
In this experiential training, registrants will gain practical experience in this modality by participating in DBT Skills Training like a client would, (where you co-participants are also clinicians), mixed with clinical discussion and application. This course provides an in-depth look at the core DBT skills of Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Effectiveness. The immersive approach enables participants to acquire the skills necessary to effectively apply DBT in their practice.
Join us at DBT HOUSE where you will Learn DBT by Doing DBT!
Additional Information:
- Registrants are provided with a 40-minute DBT Orientation Video prior to their course date, which is accessible up to 6 months following course completion.
- This course is live, participatory and conducted virtually; Participants may join from any location.
- A Certificate of Attendance is provided upon course completion.
Book by Friday August 30th to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing
Learn More / Register Here: https://www.dbthouse.com/courses/abbreviated-dbt-skills-training
What is DBT?
DBT is a skills-based therapy where the general goal is to "learn how to change your own behaviours, emotions, and thoughts that are linked to problems in living" (Linehan, M., 2015). DBT sets out to solve these problems in living by providing a set of acceptance and change-based skills aimed at increasing awareness of the present moment (Mindfulness); tolerating distress and accepting reality (Distress Tolerance); understanding and regulating emotions (Emotion Regulation); and improving interpersonal communication (Interpersonal Effectiveness).
What's so fantastic about the DBT skills is that they are life skills that anyone, no matter their struggle (or strength!), can benefit from learning. The skills can be adapted and woven into psychotherapy sessions and client interactions, where DBT is not the main modality.
What You Will Gain:
- A thorough understanding of the DBT skills, their function and how to practice them with clients.
- Skills to assist with labelling and managing emotions; tolerating distress and accepting reality; increasing mindful awareness; and communicating needs to others.
- Strategies to help your clients create lasting behaviour changes.
- Tools to support individuals that experience their emotions as intense/overwhelming.
- First hand experience of what it's like to be in a DBT Skills Group as a participant (alongside fellow clinicians and students). You'll develop greater insight into your own habits and learn skills to better your own life.
- An intimate, engaging learning environment with a maximum participant size of 10.
Who Should Attend:
- Mental health clinicians and students: Social Workers, Psychotherapists, Nurses, Physicians, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Crisis Workers, Graduate Students, etc.
- Our trainings are suitable for those in a variety of different helping settings such as those conducting: Individual psychotherapy of any modality, group therapy, and/or therapeutic interactions that do not involve psychotherapy (e.g. crisis intervention, case management)
- Our courses are appropriate for both the experienced DBT clinician and those with little to no knowledge of the DBT Skills
- Those who enjoy learning by doing!
About the organizer, DBT HOUSE:
DBT House was established as a resource to provide education and inspiration to clinicians seeking to expand their knowledge of DBT. Our approach to DBT training is distinguished by the experiential element we incorporate into our programs. Our core Skills Training Courses allow participants to gain practical experience by engaging in a Skills Group as a client would (mixed with clinical discussion and application). This immersive approach enables clinicians to acquire the skills necessary to effectively apply DBT in their practice. The DBT HOUSE Team of Skills Trainers is comprised of experienced, talented DBT clinicians and educators who are eager to share their passion for this work with you. Join us at DBT House and elevate your DBT training to the level!
Book by Friday August 30th to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing
Learn More / Register Here: https://www.dbthouse.com/courses/abbreviated-dbt-skills-training