Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) 

A daylong workshop to introduce clinicians to the core components of DBT, an overview of the facets of the practice, and some of the fundamental skills inherent within the model.

  • 6 CEUs for social workers and psychologists. CEs for LPC pending.
  • Location: William F. Laman Library in North Little Rock
  • Date: December 13, 2019
  • Time: 9am – 4pm, 
  • Cost: $50
DBT

What is Dialectic Behavioral Therapy?

DBT is an evidence-based practice that was developed specifically for the treatment-resistant nature of Borderline Personality Disorder. It is a highly structured and disciplined approach that incorporates both change and acceptance work. This workshop will provide an overview of the 4 components of DBT: Group Skills training, Individual therapy, phone coaching, and therapist consultation.

What does the training cover?

We will discuss the chaos vs control dialectic and the biosocial model of Borderline Personality Disorder. Understanding this orientation helps clinicians have compassionate understanding of their clients while maintaining healthy boundaries. We will discuss the structure of individual sessions, use of phone coaching, and the importance of the consultation team. Practical skills from Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Mindfulness will also be provided.

Objectives

  • Overview of Model

    • Dialectics
    • Biosocial model & BPD

  • Individual Therapy

    • Treatment Hierarchy

  • Group Therapy

    • Mindfulness

  • Emotion Regulation

    • Opposite Action

  • Distress Tolerance

    •  TIPP & Distract skills

  • Review

    • Special Topics & Questions
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Disclaimer: DBT is a very structured and intensive therapy. It requires hundreds of hours of training and supervision before it can be implemented with fidelity. This workshop is only meant to provide an educational overview of the model. If clinicians would like to become DBT certified a full intensive training from the Linehan institute should be undertaken as well as testing, supervision, and adherence to the 4 components of the model.

Stephanie Johnston is a social worker, psychotherapist, and owner of The Healing Arts Studio, LLC in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is a board member of Compassion Works for All and the Arkansas division of Postpartum Support International. She has been intensively trained in Linehan DBT and in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She teaches both courses at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock in the Master of Social Work program. In her private practice she specializes in treating Borderline Personality Disorder and offers the full DBT program in addition to providing support for postpartum and perinatal moms.

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About Us

Arkansas Families First is a multidisciplinary behavioral health care group that offers a variety of health services for children, teens and families in Central Arkansas. Our group of independently practicing providers strive to provide the best, most comprehensive care that modern psychology, psychiatry, counseling, and other disciplines have to offer.

Mission

Arkansas Families First is devoted to unlocking the full potential of children and families. We utilize the latest research and the most skilled providers in the service of improving people’s lives. We strive to empower parents and to integrate multiple disciplines in the building of strong families and healthy children.

Our Promise

We take a strengths-based approach utilizing the latest evidence-based treatments and include parents in all aspects of treatment and assessment. We’ll find the service and the provider that best fits your family. With our growing list of clinicians, if you are not satisfied with your provider or services will help you make the necessary changes.