Wednesday, June 12

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: A Basic and Practical Introduction to DBT

Basic and Practical Introduction to DBT and Mindfulness Skills (6) CE

By Living Transformations, LLC - Elaine Latimer-Tandy

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Wednesday, June 12 · 6am - 1:30pm PDT

Location

Online

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Agenda

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Introductions and review of objectives.

Introductions and review of objectives, History and benefits of DBT, Orienting clients to DBT, Understanding dialectics, Client challenges/Managing Risks

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Forming a DBT Practice

Forming a DBT Practice, Group skills training/Consultation, Individual therapy and skills training, Treatment considerations

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

One Hour Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Mindfulness and Mindfulness goals

Mindfulness and Mindfulness goals, DBT states of mind: Emotion, Reason and Wise mind, The “What” & “How” skills of Mindfulness

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Break

Afternoon Break

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Behavioral Chain Analysis

Behavioral Chain Analysis, Diary Cards, Therapist Challenges/Keeping an alliance

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Review/Questions

About this event

This workshop is an introduction into the world of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for anyone needing a starting point into understanding the basics of DBT for individual and group work. Participants will know the purpose and benefits of various mindfulness skills, brief explanation of Distress tolerance skills, Emotion regulation skills and interpersonal effectiveness. Demonstration of how to successfully implement the use of diary cards and the Behavioral Chain Analysis technique to help clients change ineffective behaviors in a manner that is thoughtful and benevolent.

This workshop can prepare the novice DBT practitioner in deciding if they wish to expand their knowledge in the field of DBT by learning the remaining skill modules: Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness.

(6) Core CE Hours - $125.00

LPC of GA and NBCC approved

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Organized by

Living Transformations, LLC - Elaine Latimer-Tandy

is a Licensed Masters Level Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, . Elaine has over 20 years’ experience in the mental health field working in residential care, Certified Trauma specialist, juvenile justice counseling and outpatient therapy. Significant work with clients struggling with grief and loss issues, mood & adjustment disorders, PTSD and co-occurring disorders. Elaine currently has a private practice in Brunswick, GA., facilitating group, individual and family therapy.