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DBT Foundation and Fundamentals

EAPA NYC April Meeting

Hybrid
2 CE Hours
Clinical
Free

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Description

This workshop provides an introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based approach developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan for treating a range of mental health conditions. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of DBT’s foundational principles, including its biosocial theory, dialectical philosophy, and the core modules of DBT skills training (Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness).

 

Through engaging discussions and practical examples, attendees will learn how to apply these concepts in various therapeutic settings to promote emotional regulation and effective coping strategies for clients struggling with intense emotions and impulsive behaviors. This workshop is ideal for mental health professionals seeking to incorporate DBT principles into their practice and better support their clients’ emotional well-being.

Target Audience
  • Employee Assistance Professionals
  • Counselors
  • Addiction Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Psychologists
Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to increase knowledge about DBT and its application into practice.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the fundamentals of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

  • Describe the origins of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

  • Identify and describe the four main skills taught in DBT: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness.

  • Explain the concept of Dialectics and its application in DBT.

References
  • Afshari, B., & Hasani, J. (2020). Study of dialectical behavior therapy versus cognitive behavior therapy on emotion regulation and mindfulness in patients with generalized anxiety disorder. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 50(4), 305-312.

  • Bai, S., Elavsky, S., Kishida, M., Dvořáková, K., & Greenberg, M. T. (2020). Effects of mindfulness training on daily stress response in college students: Ecological momentary assessment of a randomized controlled trial. Mindfulness, 11, 1433-1445.

  • Bedics, J. D., & McKinley, H. (2020). The therapeutic alliance and therapeutic relationship in dialectical behavior therapy. In The handbook of dialectical behavior therapy (pp. 31-50). Academic Press.

  • Benuto, L. T., Yang, Y., Bennett, N., & Lancaster, C. (2022). Distress tolerance and emotion regulation as potential mediators between secondary traumatic stress and maladaptive coping. Journal of interpersonal violence, 37(13-14), NP11557-NP11581.

  • Bohus, M., Kleindienst, N., Hahn, C., Müller-Engelmann, M., Ludäscher, P., Steil, R., ... & Priebe, K. (2020). Dialectical behavior therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (DBT-PTSD) compared with cognitive processing therapy (CPT) in complex presentations of PTSD in women survivors of childhood abuse: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA psychiatry, 77(12), 1235-1245.

Introductory
Clinical
Employee Assistance Professionals

The Employee Assistance Certifcation Commitee (EACC) has approved this program for 2.0 PDHs. EACC Approval #RBEAPA0424U80 in Domains I, II, III.

Counselors

TPN.health has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7267. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. TPN.health is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

 

Course meets the qualifications for hours of continuing education credit for LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. TPN.health is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LPCCs. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

 

Trusted Provider Network, LLC 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-0220.

Addiction Counselors

This course has been approved by TPN.health, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #198061, TPN.health is responsible for all aspects of the programming. Counselor Skill Group: Legal, Ethical and Professional Development.

Social Workers

TPN.health, #1766, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 03/31/2022 – 03/31/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 2 continuing education credits.

 

Course meets the qualifications for hours of continuing education credit for LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. TPN.health is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LCSWs. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

 

Trusted Provider Network, LLC 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-0654.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists

Course meets the qualifications for hours of continuing education credit for LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. TPN.health is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

Trusted Provider Network, LLC 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-0097.

Psychologists

TPN.health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

CE Policy
This course is fiscally sponsored by (Employee Assistance Professionals Association) EAPA New York. There may be potential biases or conflicts of interest inherent to this relationship, and it must be disclosed to participants. These conflicts of interest have no bearing on the course content and have been resolved.
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Alexa Mulee, MS.Ed, LMHC, DBT-C, CASAC-T

Alexa Mulee is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and DBT enthusiast who is excited to share her passion for this innovative therapeutic approach with other professionals. She is the founder and owner of Wise Mind Counseling and also a clinician at the practice. With years of clinical experience under her belt, Lexi is a dynamic and engaging instructor who loves to infuse her classes with humor, creativity and real-life examples! Whether she’s teaching new therapists the ins and outs of DBT or leading a workshop for seasoned professionals, Lexi’s goal is to inspire others to use this powerful tool to help their clients live happier, healthier, more effective lives.

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