Project Start Date: May 1 st 2007
Participation Status: Closed

Treatment/Program Description

We are actively recruiting treatment providers to participate in our upcoming research trial sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).  The purpose of this study is to compare three standard training modes – an online training, instructor-led training, and treatment manual. 

• Behavioral Chain Analysis:

  • A core DBT problem solving strategy that is also used in a number of cognitive behavioral therapies. The purpose of a behavioral analysis is to precisely define the problem, identify what is influencing the behavior, and identify what may interfere with changing the behavior.

 

• Validation Strategies in DBT:

  • DBT Validation strategies refer to a variety of strategically applied therapist verbal and non-verbal behaviors. The key in applying these strategies is using specific behaviorally-derived principles to guide when and what should be validated (e.g. validate valid behavior vs. invalid or dysfunctional behavior), to improve the ability to retain the client in treatment.

Randomized Control Trial (RCT) Details

• Participants will be randomly assigned to one learning condition:
  • online training program OR
  • text manual OR
  • in-person workshop.
• Participants will receive:
  • Free training by DBT experts who are supervised by Marsha M. Linehan, Ph.D., DBT treatment developer
  • $200 for completing training and all associated assessments
  • Continuing Education Credits (if eligible and fulfills CE board requirements)
  • Opportunity to win cool prizes (IPod, night at a spa, online training)

Who is eligible?

• Treatment providers working with individuals who have substance use disorders OR
• Interns, students, residents, and other trainees who are on their way to becoming treatment providers
• Little or no prior exposure to DBT (training in DBT Skills is acceptable).

For more information:

• Write info@btechresearch.com or call (206)957-1044 for a short phone screening to see if you are eligible. Study participation is closed. Please check back for upcoming studies.