Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT): An introduction to essential components

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT): An introduction to essential components

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Dates: June 16 and 23, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Facilitator: Lyndsey Davies, MSW, RSW

Description:
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is an intensive outpatient therapy developed by Marsha Linehan to treat chronically suicidal clients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Adaptations of DBT have also been successful in treating clients with addictions, eating disorders and other complex problems.

Working with clients who experience these difficulties is extremely challenging for mental health and direct service professionals. DBT has proven to be effective in reducing suicidal, self-harm and other impulsive behaviours. It also helpful in increasing client engagement in therapy. DBT blends cognitive behavioural therapy with acceptance-based strategies stemming from Zen philosophy. A primary therapeutic task is to balance acceptance of the client with a focus on change.

This introductory training is for clinicians who would like to utilize DBT in either group or individual settings with clients. Participants will learn the theoretical underpinnings of DBT. Examine the aspects of the individual component of DBT. They will also gain skills from each of the four modules taught in DBT skills groups. Such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

Learning objectives:

• Conceptualize borderline personality disorder using the biosocial theory
  Recognize the components of standard DBT
• Balance validation and change strategies
• Conduct a behavioural analysis and solution analysis of problematic behaviours
• Be able to teach select DBT skills to clients

Registration fee:
In recognition of Mental Health Week, SickKids CCMH LI is offering a 30% discount towards all upcoming programs! Register during May 1-7, 2023 to take advantage of this promotion.

General - $500 ($350 with discount code MHW2023)
Student - $450 ($315 with discount code MHW2023)

For full program overview and registration details please visit: https://cvent.me/5zXn9K

Continuing Education (CE) information: 12 CE hours