Practice Uses of DBT With Multiple Populations – PSYCH 1123

Learn how to apply dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) methods to your professional practice. DBT is an innovative, evidence-based model that can effectively address problem behaviors such as ongoing conflicts in relationships, intense and rapid mood changes and feelings of being overwhelmed. You also learn how to apply a life-skills training component of DBT designed to help clients develop mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can increase a client’s ability to meet goals, while enhancing relationships and increasing self-respect. Originally developed by psychologist Marsha M. Linehan for clients with borderline personality disorder (BPD), DBT is now being adapted for use in other populations.

Learner Outcomes

At the end of this workshop, you should be able to:

Describe efficacy research supporting Linehan’s DBT model
Learn to apply DBT to the treatment of BPD.
Examine various applications of the skills-training component to patient populations other than those who meet criteria for BPD
Demonstrate knowledge of the DBT skills-training classes, such as format, the four skills training modules and patient selection.
Employ skills, homework sheets and teaching aides that apply to some of your most resistant patients

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