Calming the Emotional Storm: Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Emotionally Dysregulated Clients – Sheri Van Dijk
Over 75% of mental illnesses described in the DSM are related to emotion dysregulation – the inability to manage emotions effectively. Given that Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was initially created to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), of which emotion dysregulation is a primary problem, it only makes sense that DBT would be effective in treating other disorders, and research in recent years is supporting this.
This webinar will provide an introduction to DBT, including the origins of the therapy, the Biosocial Theory of how emotion dysregulation develops, and how behaviour theory is used to help clients move toward healing. You will learn about some of the research demonstrating the efficacy of DBT in treating disorders other than BPD. You will learn about Dialectics, and the importance of balancing validation with change with the dysregulated client; and how to effectively use validation to help clients re-regulate in session, as well as how to teach them to practice this skill on their own. Finally, you will learn some of the skills used in DBT to help clients manage emotions more effectively (including some skills from the core mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance modules).
TRAINING information
Over 75% of mental illnesses described in the DSM are related to emotion dysregulation – the inability to manage emotions effectively. Given that Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was initially created to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), of which emotion dysregulation is a primary problem, it only makes sense that DBT would be effective in treating other disorders, and research in recent years is supporting this.
This webinar will provide an introduction to DBT, including the origins of the therapy, the Biosocial Theory of how emotion dysregulation develops, and how behaviour theory is used to help clients move toward healing. You will learn about some of the research demonstrating the efficacy of DBT in treating disorders other than BPD. You will learn about Dialectics, and the importance of balancing validation with change with the dysregulated client; and how to effectively use validation to help clients re-regulate in session, as well as how to teach them to practice this skill on their own. Finally, you will learn some of the skills used in DBT to help clients manage emotions more effectively (including some skills from the core mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance modules).
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Have a basic understanding of the theories underlying DBT (the BioSocial Theory, Dialectics, and Behavior Theory)
- Have an understanding of the flexibility of DBT, and of its applicability to psychiatric illnesses other than BPD
- Describe the importance of validation and the six ways of validating clients
- Conduct a Behaviour Analysis and be able to teach this to clients to thoroughly analyze their target behaviours.
- Use the Diary Card to set the agenda and provide structure to sessions
- Teach clients skills (such as states of mind, F-TIP skills, nonjudgmental stance and Radical Acceptance) to help them regulate emotions more effectively
- Have learned some skills and strategies to help clients to get unstuck and move toward healing
About the Speaker
Sheri is the author of several books that focus on helping readers learn DBT skills and apply them to a variety of mental health problems; and in 2013, she published DBT Made Simple, with the aim of making the therapy more accessible to both clients and clinicians. Sheri’s latest book, The DBT Workbook for Emotional Relief, was released in July, 2022.
CPD/CE
CPD / CE / NBCC credits available: 6
How do I receive these credits?
The participant must pass the multiple-choice test with a minimum score of 80%. There is a maximum of three attempts to achieve this.
The post-test is included in the price of the training.
Does my regulatory body accept the credits?
The CPD & CE credits awarded can be used towards your declaration to any governing regulatory body in your state or country, provided the content is relevant to your discipline.
Our trainings are accredited by:
– The CPD Group, London
– Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
– Australian Counselling Association
– National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
