Description:
This four session Introductory DBT training will focus on providing the framework for DBT, Teaching the four core skills of DBT, and then how to structure the sessions and begin to master the art of behavior change. The first session will start with a brief overview of DBT and move on to starting DBT and how treatment is structured. The second and third sessions will focus on the group aspect of DBT, where we will go over the four core DBT skills: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. The fourth session will focus on the role of the primary therapist and how the therapy is delivered, including how the sessions are structured, managing crisis, and staying hopeful. Each day will be interactive, allowing for many role-play opportunities and class discussion. This course is intended as an introductory course for case managers, peer providers, therapists, and other community mental health care providers.
This is an introductory course only. Participants will not be certified in DBT at the completion of this course.
Intended Audience:
This Introductory course is intended for case managers, peer providers, clinicians, and others providing mental health services in a community based setting.
Certificates:
American Psychological Association (APA)
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Family Service Agency of San Francisco dba Felton Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Felton Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Certifier Name: Schon Wade, Ed.d
Certifier Title: Training Coordinator
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California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
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This course has been approved for continuing education credit by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Felton Institute is recognized as a CAMFT approved Continuing Education Provider #130043
Certifier Name: Vicki Montesano, PhD
Certifier Title: Director of Training and Research
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California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
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This course has been approved for continuing education credit by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15555. Please retain a copy of this document for 4 years after the training date.
Certifier Name: Vicki Montesano, PhD
Certifier Title: Director of Training and Research
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