Hybrid: Recorded webinar and reading-based online activity.

This course will focus on using Dialectical Behavior Therapy theory and interventions to assess and intervene with problematic behavior patterns including behaviors associated with trauma, suicidality and self harm, substance use, and impaired functioning. Marsha Linehan’s theory, psychoeducational material, and phases of treatment will be reviewed and practiced with didactic and experiential methods.

Learning Objectives:

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.    Identify Bio-social theory aspects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
2.    Identify maladaptive attempts of coping in a conceptual construct. 
3.    Develop a person-centered treatment plan addressing all functional areas in which DBT objectives and interventions can be applied. 
4.    Apply DBT techniques during phase oriented treatment of behaviors (starting with highest risk behaviors). 
5.    Define and understand how the 4 modules of DBT (Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness) are used to increase healthy and effective behaviors to enhance areas of functioning.

Research: Behavioral Tech: A Linehan Institute Training Company website and Google Scholar.

Target Audience: social workers, mental health practitioners, creative arts therapists, marriage and facility therapists, psychologists, and other interested individuals 

We are happy to respond to any concerns or questions you may have. Please contact us at by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.

ADA Accommodations: If you require any support for your ADA needs in the United States, please contact us by email at least 3 weeks prior to the event by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.