Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Basics - Asynchronous
Description
Precursor to the DBT-C advanced workshop: As a result of this training participants will be able to understand and apply basic principles and strategies of the DBT standard model. DBT Basics is designed for clinicians who are working with children and would like to participate in the DBT-C workshop but have not received the required DBT Foundational or Intensive training.
Learning basic DBT concepts: DBT Basics can also be applicable to mental health providers who are interested in receiving training in basic DBT concepts but do not plan to practice comprehensive DBT, such as those serving in a supporting role on DBT teams, working in collaboration with DBT therapists, or delivering peer support.
- Trainer: Francheska Perepletchikova, Ph.D.
- On-demand format (asynchronous) including lectures, knowledge tests and 5 role plays (behavioral rehearsals) with debriefs, led by Dr. Perepletchikova
- Immediate feedback on knowledge tests via the Learning Management System
- 4 “half-day” sessions offered over a 60-day time period with an option to extend for an additional fee
- Accreditation: 16 CE credits
FEE
$400 per participant
Includes full technical support, handouts, and 16 CE credits.
General Information
DBT is a manualized treatment, developed by Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D. It combines problem-oriented and supportive strategies that specifically target symptoms resulting from low interpersonal, self-regulatory, and distress tolerance skills typical of Borderline Personally Disorder. Treatment focuses on an interpersonal, collaborative effort to improve symptoms between patient and therapist. DBT acts to decrease suicidal ideation and behaviors and NSSI, decrease therapy-interfering behaviors, decrease behaviors interfering with quality of life, and finally teaching and improving behavioral regulation skills. DBT has been adapted for treatment of various disorders and demographics, including but not limited to individuals with anger management problems and violent behaviors, anxiety disorders, treatment-resistant depression, ADHD, substance use, eating disorders, and for use with intellectually or developmentally disabled individuals with comorbidities. Further, DBT has also been adapted for adolescents and children.
This training is designed for clinicians who are working with children and would like to participate in the DBT-C workshop but have not received the required DBT Foundational or Intensive training. Further, DBT Basics course can be applicable for mental health providers who are interested in receiving training in basic DBT concepts to serve in a supporting role in DBT teams, peer support and in working with DBT therapists, but do not plan to practice comprehensive DBT.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Special accommodations
If you require special accommodations, please contact us at help@childdbt.com
Grievance
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Statement of Commercial Support
There is neither commercial nor non-commercial support for this CE event.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Faculty members are required to disclose all conflicts of interest and any relevant financial relationships that may affect the training content. Unless specified on The Comprehensive Center website or on other printed materials/media, none of the individuals in a position to control the content of this CE activity (including planners, editors, CE Review Committee members, faculty presenters, moderators/facilitators, reviewers, etc.) have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course level
Introductory content is designed for clinicians who may have little to no background in a specialized behavioral health skill or content area. Through this level of programming, the learner can become acquainted with the theoretical underpinnings, principles, methods, and perspectives of a content area. An introductory level program also may serve as the foundation for subsequent intermediate and advanced learning. Introductory level programming may also be related to an emerging area of knowledge or practice. Although this content can be used as a foundation for more advanced learning, an introductory level program may simply focus on breadth, enrichment or general knowledge.
Training Schedule
Venue
On-demand via our Learning Management System. Upon payment, you will receive an enrollment link to your personal dashboard.
Schedule
| Module | Day | Section | ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Section 1 Lecture: Foundations: Overview, Behavioral Science and Research on DBT | 1 Hour |
| 2 | 1 | Knowledge Check (6 questions) | 5 Minutes |
| 3 | 1 | Section 2 Lecture: Foundations: Acceptance, Assumptions, Mindfulness and Functions of Validation | 1 Hour + 15 Minutes |
| 4 | 1 | Knowledge Check (6 questions) | 5 Minutes |
| 5 | 1 | Section 3 Lecture: Foundations: Dialectics | 1 Hour |
| 6 | 1 | Knowledge Check (6 questions) | 5 Minutes |
| Module | Day | Section | ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | Section 1 Lecture: Biosocial Model, Invalidation, DBT strategies/principles/procedures | 40 Minutes |
| 8 | 2 | Knowledge Check (6 questions) | 5 Minutes |
| 9 | 2 | Section 2 Lecture: Validation | 1 Hour + 5 Minutes |
| 10 | 2 | Knowledge Check (6 questions) | 5 Minutes |
| 11 | 2 | Section 3 Lecture: Skills Deficits Model, structure of treatment, consultation team | 1 Hour |
| 12 | 2 | Knowledge Check (6 questions) | 5 Minutes |
| Module | Day | Section | ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 3 | Section 1 Lecture: Levels of disorder, primary and secondary targets | 45 Minutes |
| 14 | 3 | Knowledge Check (6 questions) | 5 Minutes |
| 15 | 3 | Section 2 Lecture: Structure of individual therapy, chain analysis and structure of skills training | 1 Hour + 20 Minutes |
| 16 | 3 | Knowledge Check (6 questions) | 5 Minutes |
| 17 | 3 | Section 3 Lecture: DBT Skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance | 1 Hour + 20 Minutes |
| 18 | 3 | Knowledge Check (6 questions) | 5 Minutes |
| Module | Day | Section | ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 4 | Section 1 Lecture: DBT Skills: Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness | 35 Minutes |
| 20 | 4 | Knowledge Check (6 questions) | 5 Minutes |
| 21 | 4 | Section 2 Lecture: Cognitive restructuring, exposure, contingency management | 1 Hour |
| 22 | 4 | Knowledge Check (6 questions) | 5 Minutes |
| 23 | 4 | Section 3 Lecture: Dialectical, stylistic and case management strategies, suicide risk assessment, crisis strategies | 50 Minutes |
| 24 | 4 | Knowledge Check (6 questions) | 5 Minutes |
| Module | Day | Section | ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Role Plays | Mindfulness Role Play + Debrief | 10 Minutes |
| 26 | Role Plays | Chain and Solution Analysis Role Play + Debrief | 25 Minutes |
| 27 | Role Plays | Solution Analysis Role Play + Debrief | 25 Minutes |
| 28 | Role Plays | Suicide Call + Debrief | 35 Minutes |
| Module | Day | Section | ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Course Evaluation | Covers all Learning Objectives and overall course feedback (required for CEs) | 15-20 Minutes |
| 30 | Certificate of Completion | Follow instructions for self-generation of course certificate | 5 Minutes |
| Total estimated time to complete course | 16 Hours |
Course Objectives
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify empirical support for DBT standard model, as well as limitations and potential risks.
- List DBT assumptions about clients, therapists, and therapy.
- Assess and evaluate change and acceptance in providing therapy.
- Explain DBT principles and strategies.
- Recognize a dialectical worldview.
- Explain the Biosocial Model of Borderline Personality Disorder.
- List the functions of comprehensive treatment and the corresponding modes.
- List the levels of disorder and stages of treatment.
- Summarize the DBT treatment target hierarchy.
- Identify the key elements of DBT pre-treatment tasks.
- Identify the key elements of individual DBT sessions.
- Conduct chain and solution analysis.
- Explain the structure of DBT training group.
- Explain the functions of each skills training module.
- List the DBT problem-solving strategies.
- Describe the use of validation in DBT.
- Identify DBT stylistic strategies.
- Apply contingency management procedures.
- Assess long-term and acute risk for suicide.
- Prepare a Response to ongoing suicidal behavior.
- Teach clients to generalize skills in all relevant contexts.
- Describe the similarities and differences between DBT standard model and DBT for Children (DBT-C).
CE credits
This course offers 16 Continuing Education Credits (CE) at the satisfactory completion of the course.
To receive, participants are required by the CE Boards to meet all criteria listed below:
1. Attend 100% of the course and attain 80% pass rate on each Knowledge Check (with unlimited number of attempts)
2. Complete the Course Evaluation
Certificates are available electronically within the course as the last module after satisfactory course completion.
DBT Basics Testimonials
“Bird’s eye view of DBT as a package, vs in the past only having instruction in techniques”
– Lori
“While very dense material, it was ultimately presented in a manner that was digestable.”
– Aviva
“I better understand dialectics and the synthesis of the skills rather than just knowing each skill independently.”
– Kellie
“I appreciated the clear explanations and Dr. Francheska’s knowledge and ability to teach in a way that made the concepts easier to understand. THANK YOU!!! The way the topics were explained improved my ability to share with my patients.”
– Susan
“I learned valuable strategies for active management of suicidality in clients with severe emotional dysregulation.”
– Jessica
“Francheska is a phenomenal instructor and her passion for this line of work is evident with every word she says and every gesture she makes. I feel the value of her approach needs to be highlighted as this same material delivered by another individual would not have had the same impact. I am very grateful for the opportunity to have completed this course and look forward to further learning with you again in September.”
– Brandon
What did you learn that was new? “Many strategies for integrating DBT into my practice philosophy, interventions, and client relationships.”
– Aaron
What did you learn that was new? “The DBT model of building the relationship with patients, and how this can help the therapy”
– Sevana
Register
To register for this training, please complete the registration form and tuition via the link below.