Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) are both evidence-based treatments that address emotional dysregulation, but they are designed for distinct psychological presentations. While DBT targets disorders characterized by emotional undercontrol—such as borderline personality disorder (BPD)—RO-DBT focuses on individuals with excessive self-control, which can contribute to conditions like obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) and chronic depression.
This continuing education webinar offers clinicians a foundational understanding of DBT and RO-DBT, highlighting their theoretical frameworks, skill sets, and practical applications. Participants will explore the key distinctions between these two modalities and learn how to determine which approach best serves specific client populations.
This 3-hour webinar focuses on providing clinicians with an understanding of dialectical behavior therapy and how to apply it to practice.
Objectives:
- Understand the theoretical underpinnings and differences of dialectical behavior therapy and radically open dialectical behavior therapy
- Develop further understanding of DBT and RO-DBT skills as well as distinguish between these two modalities’ skills
- Learn when and with which populations to administer DBT or RO-DBT including which DSM-5 diagnoses fall into the categories of disorders of undercontrol and disorders of overcontrol.
Presenter:
Dr. Britney Turk is a licensed professional counselor and national certied counselor. She holds current certications in mental health integrative medicine, heart rate variability biofeedback, and dialectical behavior therapy. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Florida, a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University, and a PhD in Psychology with a specialty in Mental Health Policy and Practice from Northcentral (now National) University. Dr. Turk has been providing counseling services to the community since 2015.
