DBT: The Basics (Foundation Training Part 1)
Facilitated by: Dr. Shelley McMain, C.Psych.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed to help people with multiple disorders learn to effectively cope with painful emotions and increase behavioral control. This course will introduce you to the DBT model, its fundamental principles and core treatment strategies. Treating clients with multiple problems can be difficult and you’ll learn to keep your clients positively engaged and working toward their long-term goals. Through lectures, multimedia, role-play and discussion, you’ll emerge better equipped in your clinical work to effectively and compassionately respond to your clients.
AT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
- Explain the biosocial theory behind Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
- Structure treatment according to level of severity and prioritize treatment targets.
- Enhance motivation and commitment to treatment goals.
- Identify different ways of expressing validation.
- Coach clients through obstacles that arise during treatment.
Registrants will retain access to the course material and recordings of all classes for 30 days after the course concludes. All registrants will be able to download core content (PPT or PDF) and view recordings of classes. Class recordings cannot be downloaded.
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Shelley McMain, C. Psych., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Head of the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and a Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and Co-Founder of the Centre for MindBody Health in Toronto. She is a clinician, educator and researcher and a Certified DBT Practitioner. Dr. McMain is recognized as a leader in DBT in Canada and internationally. She conducts research in DBT, personality disorders, emotion regulation, suicide and self-harm, substance abuse, and psychotherapy process and outcomes. She has delivered 300+ conferences, colloquia, grand rounds, and trainings, and is widely recognized for her excellence in DBT training. Read Shelley’s full bio here.
This program has been approved by Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) for 8 CE Credits