Next Two Day Course

Individual Therapy in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Sydney 5th & 6th June 2008

Venue to be announced

$499 early bird before April 10th 2008, $550 after Apr 10th 2008, $499 Students

Delivering Australian DBT programs and education exclusively since 2003

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), developed by Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D., ABPP, at the University of Washington, is a systematic cognitive-behavioural treatment for BPD, especially for individuals with chronic patterns of suicidal or other severe dysfunctional behaviours. Since its inception, DBT has been adapted as a treatment for other complex, difficult-to-treat disorders including co-occurring conditions. Balancing acceptance and change strategies, DBT calls on the patient and the therapist to accept reality while maintaining a strong and conscious commitment to change.

 

Research has shown DBT to effectively reduce suicidal behaviour, dropout from treatment, psychiatric hospitalization, anger, and interpersonal difficulties. DBT also has been adapted to treating substance-abusing individuals with BPD and shown to be effective for this population.   Research in Australia is starting to emerge with significant findings recently presented at the conclusion of Mental Health Australia's Intensive Training Course by Logan Adult Mental Health Service.

Using DBT, Logan Adult Mental Health Service in Queensland have found…

·        45% of participants had a significant reduction in the severity of self harming incidents, in that all attempts during the group met the criteria of ‘no danger’ at all.

·        The number and length of hospital stays decreased over both groups, saving the local hospital system $49 520. 

·        there was a significant reduction in the duration of face to face contact by a total of 76 hours.

·        GAF results indicate significantly improved overall psychological, social and occupational functioning of participants’ following DBT. 

·        54% of participants, who had “severe” depression prior to the group, completed the group within the range of “moderate” to “minimal” depression. 

·        Of participants that have completed the DBT program only 3 remain in the mental health service