Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C) Training for Experienced Clinicians

Training Description

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C) Training for Experienced Clinicians is a comprehensive course designed for those who have attended the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Intensive™ or Foundational training who are interested in the application of DBT with children. This training is intended for clinicians invested in learning DBT-C to a high standard in order to better implement the treatment in their setting. It includes content on child individual counseling, didactics on emotions, parent training component and DBT-C skills.

Primary Objective: As a result of this training participants will be able to do DBT with children.

Training is conducted in two three-day sessions of instruction divided by six to nine months of home study and monthly consultations via teleconference.

⦁ In Part 1, lectures and small group exercises are used to teach DBT-C strategies in depth.

⦁ Between Parts 1 and 2 participants consolidate and apply their learning with the help of practice assignments. During this time, teams design and begin implementing their own DBT-C program or integrate DBT-C into an ongoing treatment setting. Monthly 1-hour consultation is provided by DBT- C experts to teams. Consultation is designed to help build or integrate DBT-C into practice settings, improve understanding of the material, and enhance effectiveness of program implementation.

⦁ In Part 2, each team presents their work and receives expert consultation on specific cases. Teams are provided with further practice on application of techniques and identification of strategies.

Participants are expected to be mental health professionals who have attended DBT Intensive or Foundational training, have at least one year of experience delivering DBT, and currently work with pre- adolescent children.

The DBT-C training involves rigorous preparation, training, and homework. The course is designed to model basic elements of the treatment in an experiential way. Just as DBT-C requires families to make a full commitment to treatment and to attend all sessions, DBT-C training requires participants to attend the entire training, do their best to learn the material, and to participate in a willing, committed manner.

Learning Objectives:

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Determine who might benefit from DBT-C.
2. Convey evidence for model to clients & stakeholders.
3. Describe how DBT-C was developed from standard DBT.
4. Describe the biosocial model for severe emotion dysregulation and corresponding behavioral dyscontrol in preadolescent children.
5. List the treatment hierarchy of DBT-C.
6. Structure DBT-C to meet the required functions of treatment.
7. Help parents understand the dialectical dilemmas of parenting.
8. Help parents learn Behavior Change Model and create a change-ready environment.
9. Introduce parents to behavior modification techniques.
10. Help parents implement behavior management plans.
11. Help parents create a validating environment.
12. Help parents understand and overcome their difficulties with implementing techniques.
13. Teach parents and children to engage in problem solving.
14. Teach parents and children how to do cognitive restructuring.
15. Conduct behavioral analysis with children.
16. Conduct exposures with children.
17. Teach parents and children to understand emotion.
18. Describe the DBT-C Emotion Change Model.
19. Teach DBT-C skills training.
20. Structure the DBT-C program to fit your setting.

Schedule

General Schedule for Parts 1 & 2:

8:30   –   9:00   Registration, Sign-In

9:00   –   10:45  Morning Session 1

11:00 –   12:30  Morning Session 2

1:30   –   2:45   Afternoon Session 1

3:00   –   4:15   Afternoon Session 2

4:30   –   5:20   Closing Session; Assign Homework

5:20   –   5:30   Q & A/ Evaluation, Sign-Out

CE NOTE: Behavioral Tech calculates the continuing education credits for this training by the start time and end time. 100 percent attendance is required, as is signing IN and OUT each morning and afternoon, to receive CE credits. Partial credits cannot be issued.

Trainers

Prerequisites

In order to attend, a participant must:

• Be invested in learning DBT for Children to a high standard in order to better implement the treatment in their usual settings.
• Agree to attend and fully participate in the entire training in a willing, committed manner.
• Have Intensive or Foundational Training in DBT.
• Must work with preadolescent children.
• Submit the application and application fee.

All team members must have read the following prior to Part 1:

• Linehan, M. M. (1993). Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder.New York: Guilford Press.
• Linehan, M.M. (2015). DBT® Skills Training Manual (2nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
• Linehan, M.M. (2015). DBT® Skills Training Handouts & Worksheets (2nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.

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Tuition

Application Form

You may pay for the application fee (to indicate your interest) by adding an App Fee ticket to your cart and completing the checkout process. Please note that we will cancel your application fee if we do not receive your application form(s) within 7 days of app-fee payment.

Please send your completed application to info@behavioraltech.org. We prefer typed applications.

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Acceptance Notification

We will review applications in the order they are received. Limited space remaining. Please submit your application as soon as possible.

Tuition Payment Terms

Your tuition payment is due upon receipt of the invoice; if payment is not received, we may release your space to another applicant. Please contact us at 206.675.8588 to discuss any extenuating circumstances affecting your prompt payment. Application fees and tuition are non-refundable.

Prices are quoted in U.S. dollars. We accept credit cards (Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express), U.S. checks, and bank transfers. All payments must be in U.S. funds; we are unable to accept foreign checks. Please contact Customer Service at 206.675.8588 or at info@behavioraltech.org for more information about ACH or wire transfer payment options.

Due to the comprehensive nature of this training, there are no cancellations or substitutions available. If extenuating circumstances arise that prevent full attendance, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your situation. We will do our best to provide alternative options for completing training curriculum.

For a complete list of Behavioral Tech policies and limits of liability, see policies.

Seat Availability for Onsite Events

The number of seats for our open-enrollment workshops and our application-based trainings is limited by the physical training space that is reserved for the event. Please complete your registration or submit your application at your earliest convenience, as we will not guarantee a seat for you until we have received your registration or tuition payment.

Special Accommodations

If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Behavioral Tech at 206.675.8588 four weeks prior to the training so that we may provide you with appropriate service.

Technical Requirements

Co-hosted by: Child Mind Institute

Training Location:

Roosevelt House at Hunter College

47– 49 East 65th Street

New York, NY 10065

Continuing Education

This offering meets the requirements for the following hours by discipline. Licensing and continuing education requirements vary by state. Please contact your state’s regulatory authority to verify if this course meets your licensing or continuing education requirements. Inquiries regarding CE for other disciplines not listed may be directed to Behavioral Tech at (206) 675-8589 or via email to CE@behavioraltech.org. And for general CE questions, you can review answers to continuing education FAQs or contact us.

CE NOTE: Behavioral Tech calculates the continuing education credits for this training by the start time and end time. 100 percent attendance is required, as is signing IN and OUT each morning and afternoon, to receive CE credits. Partial credits cannot be issued.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

Behavioral Tech will apply to the NAADAC – the Association for Addiction Professionals, Provider #77431. Behavioral Tech will email you a letter documenting your attendance upon successful completion of the activity. The allotted contact hours for this activity = 40.5.

Mental Health Counselors

Behavioral Tech is approved by a NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP™) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. Behavioral Tech will email you a letter documenting your attendance upon successful completion of the activity. The allocated clock hours for this activity = 40.5.

Nurses

Behavioral Tech is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Continuing Medical Education is accepted by the ANCC for nursing certification renewal. The maximum AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ designated by Behavioral Tech for this activity = 40.5. At the end of the training, each Nurse must complete and sign the provided form to record the number of credits claimed. Keep one copy & return the other copy to Behavioral Tech.

Psychiatrists

Behavioral Tech is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The maximum AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ designated by Behavioral Tech for this activity = 40.5. At the end of the training, each Physician must complete and sign the provided form to record the number of credits claimed. Keep one copy & return the other copy to Behavioral Tech.

Psychologists

Behavioral Tech is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Behavioral Tech maintains responsibility for the program and its content. Behavioral Tech will email you a letter documenting your attendance after successful completion of the program and homework. The number of hours Behavioral Tech has allocated within APA guidelines = 40.5.

Social Workers – NY

Behavioral Tech is approved by Behavioral Tech is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers, #0040. Behavioral Tech will email a letter documenting attendance to participants with 100% completion of the program and homework. The hours allocated for this activity = 40.5.