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This workshop is an introduction to
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy [DBT] intended for mental health
and community services professionals. Methods of instruction include
lecture, videotapes of treatment, and practice exercises to teach
the principles and strategies of DBT. It focuses on providing
effective treatment to individuals who:
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Meet criteria for
borderline
personality disorder (BPD)
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Are chronically suicidal and
self-injurious
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Have multiple diagnoses and severe
dysfunctional behaviours
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Are high-utilisers of mental health
resources
The workshop will discuss:
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A dialectical biosocial theory of
borderline personality disorder (BPD) used to guide treatment
planning
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DBT treatment targets and how to
structure treatment for individuals at high risk for
life-threatening behaviours
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Treatment strategies used in all
modes of DBT, including individual psychotherapy,
psycho-educational skills training, and telephone coaching
Target conditions:
It is recommended that participants read
Linehan’s (1993) Skills Training Manual for Treating Borderline
Personality Disorder (NY: Guilford Press) and Linehan’s (1993)
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (NY:
Guilford Press) prior to attending the workshop
Entry requirements
This
course is open to health professionals who have an understanding of
DBT
and wish to further their knowledge through formalised study in the
area. Completion of this course or one of Mental Health
Australia's other
DBT programs is a pre-requisite for the
Intensive DBT Course.
If your
organisation is seeking
internal delivery of this course, please feel free to contact
Mental Health Australia Pty Ltd on 03 9528 8405 or email:
peterk@dbtworkshops.com
