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This workshop will provide an introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and some of its key components. It will give participants an understanding of DBT skills and how they may be used in their daily practice with clients.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a treatment based on an overarching concept of emotion dysregulation as the underlying reason for a client’s struggles in life. It has a cognitive behavioural therapy basis but with the incorporation of principles of dialectics and mindfulness. It has been effective in treating a wide range of disorders across a range of population and age groups. The aim of this workshop is to introduce DBT and its key components with an emphasis on the skills that DBT teaches and is the first of two sessions.
Introduction to the DBT model and how this might influence your view of your clients
Distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills
Consider how you use validation with your clients
Mindfulness as discussed in DBT
Learn key skills to try with clients
1. Working with people experiencing mental health and addiction needs
7. Maintaining professional and personal development
MSc(Hons), BSc(Psych), PGDip. Child&Family Psych
Jess is an experienced child and family psychologist working with children, young people, and their families in community mental health settings. Currently working for Child, Adolescent and Family Community Services at Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha (formerly CDHB), she is skilled in supporting children and adolescents across a range of difficulties including helping adolescents with chronic suicidal and self-harm behaviour.
Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Five | Catering: Refreshments and light lunch provided
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