Webinar Description
The Four Modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Previously Recorded
This is a 12 session, 12 hour class.
The training will discuss the use of validation and dialectics to help move clients towards change. Six levels of validation will be discussed, and the use of each will be described. The four modules of DBT: Mindfulness, Distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness will be discussed. The use of these modules to reduce problematic behavior through anticipation and adaptive skills will be described in depth. Examples from real life situations will be provided, to help participants incorporate these skills to their practice
Each session is recorded. Earn 12 CE Credit.
DBT training course outline
Session 1 830 - 855 History of DBT
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The development of DBT from its original title of CBT for borderline personality disorder (BPD) will be discussed.
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The limitations of CBT in treating borderline personality disorder will be discussed.
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The way that DBT addresses the limitations of CBT in treating BPD will be discussed.
855- 920 what is DBT-
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The use of dialectics as a new way of thinking will be discussed.
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The combination of behavioral change skills and humanism will be discussed.
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The use of validation to help move patients towards change will be discussed. The six ways to validate will be discussed in depth later in the training.
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DBT assumptions.
The assumptions made in DBT and how they relate to treatment will be discussed.
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Wrap up/ review
Session 2 830 -855Diagnostic criteria for BPD
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DSMV definitions
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DSMV definitions for borderline personality disorder will be described.
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Other disorders that can be treated with DBT will be discussed.
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Common symptom presentation will be described.
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Applications of symptoms in clinical settings will be discussed
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Applications of symptoms in school and other settings will be discussed.
3. BPD risk factors
855.920 Comorbid disorders
The comorbid disorder of Bipolar, Anxiety and other cluster B personality disorder, as well as how to treat these disorders together with BPD will be discussed.
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1. Wrap up/ review
Session 3 830 to 855 Diagnosis appropriate for DBT treatment
1. The use of DBT in the treatment of BPD will be discussed.
2. The use of DBT in the treatment of oppositional defiant disorder will be discussed
3. The use of DBT in the treatment of OCD will be discussed.
4. The use of DBT in the treatment of Anxiety will be discussed.
Explanations of why and how these disorders can be treated with DBT will be discussed
855-920 DBT limitations
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The reasons OCPD is not treated with DBT will be discussed.
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The reason some other cluster b personality disorders are not treated with DBT will be discussed.
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The reasons Schizophrenia is not treated with DBT will be discussed
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The reasons why Autism Spectrum Disorder is not treated with DBT will be discussed.
Explanations why DBT is not effective for these issues will be provided.
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1. Wrap up review
Session 4 830-855 the components of DBT treatment.
1. The elements of DBT individual sessions will be discussed.
2. Skills groups, and their incorporation to one on one session, will be discussed.
3. How to use Phone coaching and the need to discuss boundaries will be discussed.
4. The Consultation team concept will be described.
855-920 Validation.
All six validation techniques and how they are used to help move people towards change will be discussed.
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Wrap up/ review
Session 5 830- 855 mindfulness A description of the 3 states of mind in DBT (wise mind, emotional mind, rational mind) will be provided.
The following mindfulness skills will be described:
1. Observe
2. Describe
3. Participate
4. Non judgmentally
5. One mindfully
6. Effectively
A Discussion of how to implement these mindfulness techniques will follow the description.
855- 920 mindfulness practice exercises will be taught
1. The use of music as a mindfulness exercise will be demonstrated.
2. Other mindfulness exercises will be demonstrated
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Wrap up review
Session 6 830 -855 Emotional regulation
1. Analyzing behavior-The effect of emotional regulation other parts of BDT will be discussed.
2. A Chain analysis –showing the interplay of vulnerability links, trigger links, and behavior will be demonstrated
855-920 chain analysis continued
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Different uses of chain analysis will be demonstrated with case examples.
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A brief description of the use of Dairy cards in DBT will be discussed.
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Session 7 830-855 the following emotional regulation skills will be discussed.
1. Please
2. Build Mastery
3. Build positive experience
Examples of how these can be used in real time sessions will be demonstrated.
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The skills of opposite action to emotion will be discussed. The implementation of these skills with different emotions will be demonstrated.
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Various uses of opposite action to emotion with case examples will be demonstrated.
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Wrap up/ review
Session 8 830-855 Distress tolerance skills
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The purpose of Distress tolerance skills will be discussed.
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The appropriate timing of these skills will be discussed
Case examples will be provided to help illustrate these skills.
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Suicide prevention skills will be discussed
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Self-harm prevention skills will be discussed
DBT Protocols for these skills will be demonstrated.
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Wrap up/ review
Session 9 830 -855 Distress tolerance continued
The Distract skills for distress tolerance will be discussed Specific uses of these skills for specific problems will be discussed.
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The skill of Wise mind accepts will be discussed. Followed by a
Discussion of how to use these skills to decrease distress and stop little problems from becoming big problems. (Arrested for speeding ticket story)
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Wrap up/ review
Session 10 830-855 Interpersonal effectiveness skills
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The Purpose of skills- including why they needed and how to get client buy in will be discussed.
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The use of these skills to prevent invalidation will be discussed case examples will be provided.
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The use of these skills to prevent aggression will be discussed .Case examples will be provided.
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Methods to connect Interpersonal effectiveness skills and emotional regulation skills will be discussed.
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Methods to connect Interpersonal skills and distress tolerance skills will be discussed.
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Wrap up/review
Session 11 830 -855 Interpersonal effectiveness skills continued
Skills of objective effectiveness such as Dear Man will be discussed the use of these skills to effectively advocate and to learn to say no will be demonstrated.
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Relationship effectiveness skills will be discussed. The use of these skills to build relationships will be discussed
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Self-respect effectiveness skills such as Give Fast will be discussed. The use of these skills to enhance self-respect and self-validation will be discussed.
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Wrap up review
Session 12 830 -855 Case presentations
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Case presentation 1/ the case type will be determined by request.
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Case presentation 2/ the case type determined by request.
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Dr. Yosef Posy is a doctoral level psychologist who received his doctoral degree from Hofstra University. Dr Posy has also done advanced training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech, and has worked as a clinician, supervisor and administrator since 2003. Dr Posy has provided training on CBT and DBT to several schools in the Brooklyn area. He has also developed, and ran a Doctoral level internship and externship program for Interborough Developmental & Consultation Center.
Webinars included in this package:
DBT Part 2: Diagnostic Criteria for BPD
DBT Part 3: Diagnosis Appropriate for DBT Treatment
DBT Part 4: Components of DBT Treatment
DBT Part 5: Mindfulness & Wise Mind
DBT Part 6: Emotional Regulation
DBT Part 7: Reduce Vulnerability
DBT Part 8: Distress Tolerance Skills
DBT Part 9: Distress Tolerance Continued
DBT Part 10: Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
Certificates Provider - These webinars offer 12 Continuing Education Credits
All webinars in this series are recorded and will not grant live credits.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
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- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an introductory level ,and is beneficial for a beginner level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Official information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a Thrapy Express seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform Thrapy Express ahead of time by emailing support@thrapyexpress.com or by calling or texting (631) 202-1010 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
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- Satisfactory Completion: Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire webinar, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here
- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.