Foundations in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

In the Foundations in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) workshop, participants are expected to develop a level of knowledge where they will have an overall understanding of DBT, management of emotion dysregulation and observe the key principles of DBT. Participants will also seek to gain an understanding of the standard content and processes of DBT. Our facilitators have extensive experience in running DBT and DBT informed programs and will facilitate this workshop in a lecture style with some interactive discussions to ensure knowledge of practice based implementations of DBT.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), developed by Marsha Linehan PhD at the University of Washington, is a type of psychotherapy (sometimes called “talking therapy”) for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). DBT is a cognitive behavioural therapy, meaning it is a therapy that focuses on the role of cognition (e.g., thoughts and beliefs) and behaviours (e.g., actions) in the development and the treatment of BPD. DBT includes some changes to the traditional cognitive behavioural elements of therapy in order to help specifically reduce the symptoms of BPD.

*The Foundations DBT workshop is a requirement for all those seeking to attend our other DBT workshops, excluding those who have attended a Marsha Linehan DBT workshop.*

Workshop content

• Overview of DBT Theory (Research, Theoretical Basis, Stages of Treatment, Structure)
• Commitment in DBT
• Skills Training
• Individual Therapy
• Phone Coaching
• Contingencies
• Middle Path Skills (Behaviouralism, Dialectics & Validation)

Who should attend?

This workshops is suitable for the experienced clinician or clinicians seeking to obtain an introduction to DBT.  Individuals from a range of professional backgrounds who work in community-based services, including youth, family, homeless, aged, welfare, alcohol and substance, mental health, and disability. Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Mental Health OTs, Psychotherapists, Counsellors and Psychiatrists have all found this workshop useful!

Continuing Professional Development Points/Hours

Each year the Centre for Mental Health Education provides CPD opportunities to over 1,000 mental health professionals who claim their education with CMHE as CPD hours. Please refer to our CPD Statement at www.cmhe.com.au/cmhes-cpd-statement

Workshop Fees (per participant)

The most cost effective way to register for one of CMHE’s workshops is to do so early. The below dates are non-negotiable. Student places and groups of 5 or more are only offered at the early bird rate until two weeks before each workshop.

• Pre December 1st Registration* $150 (50% Discount)
• Early Bird Registrations $200 (33% discount before 8th June)
• General Registrations $270 (10% discount before 8th October)
• Last Minute Registrations $300 (Full price from 8th October)