

Eric Schmidt Presents
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Two-Day Foundational Training
Now Available On-Demand

9.25 CE Credits
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About the Workshop
This course is designed to introduce students to the foundations of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). It includes an exploration of Borderline Personality Disorder from a psychosocial perspective. Students are introduced to frameworks for Behavioral Strategies, Dialectics, and Acceptance. They also learn how those frameworks apply to providing DBT-informed therapy and assessment. Throughout the course emphasis is placed on the importance of comprehensive, individualized assessment and intervention.

Learning Objectives:
- Understand the biosocial theory of the etiology of disorders
- Know basic components and applications of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Identify diagnostic criteria related to Borderline Personality Disorder
- Appreciate a model of early childhood development and deviations in development that increase vulnerability to disorders of the self
- Comprehend foundations and modes and functions of DBT
- Be able to demonstrate effective validation strategies
- Conduct basic behavioral analysis and suggest more effective behaviors
- Understand how to integrate Dialectics into DBT practice
- Gain basic knowledge of DBT skills
- Participate in mindfulness activities
How to Register
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- You will be able to access the event by visiting the "My Events" page within your TPN.health profile. Please access the event link at this page at least 15 minutes prior to the event's start time to be directed to the Zoom registration page.