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Tags: PSY Contact Hours Self-Study
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
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University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0001. Continuing education Self-Study contact hours: 8.25
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0008. Continuing education Self-Study contact hours: 8.25
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0007. Continuing education Self-Study contact hours: 8.25
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists #CAT-0003. Continuing education Self-Study contact hours: 8.25
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0062. Continuing education Self-Study contact hours: 8.25
NYS OASAS Provider #0045: 8.25 hours for CPP & CPS Initial, Section 1; CASAC, CPP & CPS Renewal.
8.25 Hours
8.25 Hours
8.25 Hours
DBT Powerpoint (1.6 MB) | Available after Purchase |
dbt distress tolerance worksheets (3.5 MB) | Available after Purchase |
dbt emot reg worksheets (4.4 MB) | Available after Purchase |
dbt interp eff worksheets (3.3 MB) | Available after Purchase |
dbt mindfulness complete (3.3 MB) | Available after Purchase |
DBT Video Links (70.2 KB) | Available after Purchase |
dbt worksheets (3.2 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Dialectical Dilemnas (60.9 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Life Visioning DBT (60.7 KB) | Available after Purchase |
DBT Reference list (70.8 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Lisa Prefontaine is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, working in the Mental Health field for over 18 years. After working for 13 years at a local Behavioral Health Agency, the last 5 years as Clinical Director of Mental Health Services, Lisa is currently in full time private practice. She does individual therapy with adolescents and adults, as well as consultation for private practitioners and EMDR trained therapists, and is a trainer on various clinical topics. Lisa has maintained a private practice for 11 years and began using online services for self-pay in 2011. She continues to do online sessions and consultations.
Cancellation Policy:
Live (In-Person, Online, and Hybrid) Trainings
The cancellation and refund policy below applies to individual courses. If you purchased multiple courses at one time they may be subject to individual processing fees. Participants can make payment or refund inquiries by contacting the Office of Continuing Education by phone 716-829-5844 or by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu. Standard business hours for the Office of Continuing Education are Monday – Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm. Any requests made outside of these days and times will default to the next business day.
Up to 3 CEs/Contact Hours
3.25 - 5.75 CEs/Contact Hours
6-11.75 CEs/Contact Hours
12 or more CEs/Contact Hours
Online Self-Study Training
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No partial credit is given for partial attendance.
Self-Study - Video and Reading Completion Requirements
In order to receive a certificate of completion for this course participants must complete the following.
Please note all requirements can be found in your UBCE21 portal.
- Watch the video(s) in their entirety.
- Complete the self-study hours of required reading(s). These are the handouts labeled "required".
- After the training, take and pass the quiz with a score of 80% or higher. Participants have three chances to pass the quiz. You can access the quiz by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course.
- After the training, complete the evaluation by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course.
The certificate of completion will be immediately generated in your account upon completion of all course requirements. Certificates may be downloaded, printed, or left in your account.