Dialectical Behavior Therapy Course
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Course is organized by Psychotherapy.net.
Course Description:
Perhaps no therapist of the last several decades has so influenced current practice as Marsha Linehan. Though she does a great deal of teaching and training, opportunities to see her practicing with a client in a full-length session are few and far between. Therapists, DBT practitioners, and newcomers alike will relish this rare opportunity.
In this initial session, Linehan works with a fascinating and difficult client, brilliantly portrayed by Dutch actor Henk Grashuis. He makes it clear that he is actively suicidal, has little faith in therapy, and is not necessarily committed to treatment. He bobs and weaves as Linehan works with him, concealing some of the most damaging aspects of his own past behaviors and painting himself as an angry and wounded victim. With her upfront and frank style, Linehan defines the client’s goals, makes clear to him which behaviors must change immediately, and gets him to agree to postpone suicidality in favor of further investigating her treatment. Throughout the session, Linehan gives voiced-over explanations of why she made certain choices and what compelled her towards different interventions. Prepare to be fascinated, both by the client and by Linehan!
By watching this video, you will be able to:
• How to conduct an initial behavioral assessment using DBT
• How to implement elements of DBT style and strategy with your own clients
• How a DBT therapist assesses for suicidality and obtains commitment to therapy
Learning Objectives:
• Explain how to conduct an initial DBT assessment
• Apply elements of DBT with your own clients
• Recite how DBT therapists assesses for suicidality