Training

The purpose of this training is to provide participants with an understanding of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, an evidence-based practice (EBP).

This includes understanding the theory of DBT and learning the four main skills modules:

• Core Mindfulness,

• Emotion Regulation,

• Distress Tolerance and

• Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Participants will be able to determine appropriate populations for which to use DBT and utilize the skills as treatment interventions.

Understand the theory of the development of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Understand the theory of treatment based on dialects.

Learn the assumptions about clients and treatment.

Identify strategies for crisis management and ongoing treatment utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills.

Learn the definition of mindfulness and when it is an effective intervention for clients.

Identify the different types of meditation

Understand how mindfulness is used as a specific intervention for a variety of populations and symptoms.

Understand and identify risk factors and signs of burnout and compassion fatigue

Identify the three levels of trauma stewardship

Learn strategies for caring for yourself at the individual, organizations, and societal levels.