Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills and Interventions

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Target Audience: Psychologists
Instructional Level: Introductory

CEU Course Description 

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a powerful, 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 individuals who have difficulty managing and regulating their emotions and is effective in treating and managing a wide range of mental health conditions. Psychologists 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 psychologists build upon their foundational knowledge and skills in DBT to significantly improve their clients' quality of life.

Courseware Supervisor: Ryan C. Warner, Ph.D., CRC

Author: Kimberley Fortin, LCSW-R

CEU Course Objectives

1. Identify the stages and modes of treatment for dialectical behavior therapy.  
2. Describe the core concepts of DBT: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. 
3. List the core concepts of DBT, detailing the specific skills and acronyms used to effectively teach these skills.

Activity Schedule/Outline - Ongoing/Self-Paced

1. Introduction
2. Section 1: Core Concepts of DBT
3. Section 2: Mindfulness
4. Section 3: Distress Tolerance
5. Section 4: Emotional Regulation
6. Section 5: Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
7. Section 6: Applying DBT Skills in Practice
8. Section 7: Research Implications for DBT
9. Conclusion
10. References
11. Appendix A: Emotion Wheel

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Course Date: 2024-09-06

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