Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support individuals in their pursuit in a life worth living. DBT is an evidence-based practice that has demonstrated success in supporting individuals with a variety of barriers to living a life worth living, particularly in managing challenging behaviors and promoting emotional regulation.
This training provides a comprehensive overview of DBT’s origins, principles, and core strategies. Participants will gain an understanding of how biological and environmental factors influence behavior, and learn how to apply empathy and validation in their interactions. The course covers key DBT tools, such as Behavior Chain Analysis for processing challenging behaviors, and Core Mindfulness skills to enhance daily activities.
Additionally, participants will explore the critical concepts of dialectics and how they can be applied to help individuals make balanced decisions and resolve conflicts. The training also delves into the essential DBT components of Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Emotional Regulation, providing practical techniques immediately applicable in both professional and personal settings. This course must be completed prior to attending advanced DBT Skills training.
Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy is available through attending a pre-scheduled training session or scheduling an onsite session, allowing your organization to integrate this knowledge into your training programs. For more information or to explore your options please contact the Service Alternatives Training Institute.
Learning outcomes:
On the job, Staff will:
1. Understand that only the individual can define what a life worth living looks like.
2. Know the origins and foundations of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
3. Gain understanding that biological and environmental factors often drive a participant’s ineffective behaviors, and with this understanding we can support with empathy.
4. Accepting the individual you support and guiding them to change towards their life
worth living.
5. Understand why validation is critical for success, how to validate an individual and
support in self-validation.
6. Understanding what dialectics are and applying it with the participant when they
are making decisions or have a conflict with someone.
7. Understand what Mindfulness is, its benefits, and the skills needed to practice and
be knowledgeable with the skills in Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness
and Emotion Regulation.
Target audience:
This course is an approved long term care worker continuing education training and is beneficial for individuals providing support in their professional and personal lives.
Class length:
7 hours
Workshop Details
Maximum Participants: 20
Onsite Fee: $2000.00
Attendee Fee: $210.00
