0228 - Introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with Adolescents (and Children)
Course Description
Hours: 12
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) was initially developed for individuals with complex mental health problems and engaging in suicidal behaviour. In the last decade DBT has been adapted to a wider range of severe emotional dysregulation disorders (bipolar, binge eating disorder) and effectively applied within a wide range of clinical settings (forensic, school, hospital, residential). It has been formally adapted for multi-problem adolescents and families by Alec Miller and Jill Rathus in 2006, recognizing the unique role that caregiver environments play within the youth’s treatment. The adolescent adaptation for DBT focuses on improving the youth and their caregiver’s ability to tolerate intense emotions, manage distressing situations without making them worse, improve interpersonal effectiveness and increase mindfulness skills all within a comprehensive, multi-mode treatment modality.
Learner Outcomes
At the end of this workshop participants will be able to:
- Explain the main theories that inform DBT.
- Understand and demonstrate the use of validation and dialectics.
- Describe the structure and modes of treatment.
- Understand the research development of DBT with children.
- Describe the core stylistic strategies of DBT.
- Review the five modules of Adolescent DBT Skills Group.
Notes
For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:
Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 548-889-5128
Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.
Website: wlu.ca/fswpd
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Child and Youth Mental Health Certificate : Child and Youth Mental Health Certificate