Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Basics & Beyond (HS 042965 Pederson)

Course overview

DBT is an empirically validated approach for working with mental health, chemical dependency, and complex co-morbidity. Designed to empower clients to establish mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, DBT assists clinicians in treating clients with emotional problems, suicidal, self-harm, and self-sabotaging urges and behaviors, and challenging interpersonal styles. Lane Pederson, PSY.D., LP, DBTC provides a detailed understanding and foundation of the skills of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as applied to clients with mental health and chemical dependency issues. Going beyond symptom management, these skills are designed to improve functioning to build satisfying lives. This seminar recording explores DBT's theoretical basis, specific DBT interventions, and how to teach skills in individual and group settings. Familiarity with these skills and techniques along with experiential exercises will enhance your clinical skills and professional development. - Make this complex model work for a variety of clients - Build a foundation of DBT competency - Learn the process and content of this evidence-based practice - Take home many client resources and worksheets - Integrate these skills into individual and group therapy - Utilize case studies as a guide for effective application of skills in clinical situations