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Level 2
SeaTac, WA (Seattle area)
December 3-4, 2018
Trainer: Jennifer Sayrs, PhD, ABPP
This two-day workshop covers the fundamentals of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills: Core Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Participants learn how to plan, structure, and conduct DBT skills classes. This workshop also addresses the targets for skills training, as well as how to apply fundamental DBT strategies in skills training. Extensive teaching and use of clinical examples are used to illustrate specific skills training procedures, assignment and review of homework with clients, and troubleshooting common skills training obstacles. This course is designed for all mental health professionals who want to learn to teach DBT skills or to improve their teaching with clients. This training will include the original DBT skills as developed by Dr. Linehan, and will incorporate material from her recently published DBT® Skills Training Manual, Second Edition.
Learning Objectives:
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Primary Objective: As a result of this training participants will be able to do DBT skills training.
Day 1
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Registration, Sign-in |
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | DBT as Dialectics & DBT Skills Delivery |
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Break |
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM | DBT Skills Training: Structure |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch |
1:15 PM – 2:45 PM | Orientation to the DBT Skills Training Manual |
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Break |
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM | DBT Core Mindfulness Skills |
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Review, Q&A, Homework Assignment, Completion of Evaluation, & Sign-out |
Day 2
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Sign-in |
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills |
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Break |
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Emotion Regulation Skills |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch |
1:15 PM – 2:45 PM | Distress Tolerance Skills |
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Break |
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM | Tips for Teaching Skills & Homework Review |
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Review, Q&A, Completion of 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.
Seattle, WA (United States)
Jennifer Sayrs, PhD, ABPP is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS). At EBTCS, she directs the DBT Center, one of the first DBT programs in the nation to be certified by the Linehan Board of Certification. She is the co-author of the book DBT Teams: Development and Practice, written with the DBT treatment developer, Dr. Marsha Linehan. Dr. Sayrs completed her graduate training at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she studied DBT and behavioral theory, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship with Dr. Linehan at the University of Washington, where she was the clinical coordinator for Dr. Linehan’s DBT research clinic. She has served as a research therapist and adherence coder on several DBT trials; she is also a trainer for Behavioral Tech, providing a wide range of DBT workshops around the world. In addition to 25 years of experience providing DBT, she also provides CBT for a variety of anxiety-related problems. Dr. Sayrs is certified by the Linehan Board of Certification and the American Board of Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology and is a licensed psychologist in the state of Washington.
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Behavioral Tech, LLC is not responsible for any presenter’s or participant’s statements, acts, materials or omissions. The use of audio or video taping devices is not permitted at any training. We reserve the right to cancel the training or to change the speakers and content at our sole discretion.
Cancellation, Substitutions, and Refunds
Registration fees, minus a $50 service charge, will be refunded to participants who send a written cancellation via mail to Behavioral Tech or via email to info@behavioraltech.org postmarked no less than 15 days before the training. No refunds will be made thereafter. A colleague may be substituted for no extra charge if Behavioral Tech, LLC is notified at least two business days before the training. For a complete list of Behavioral Tech policies, including how to address grievances, 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.
Training Location:
Red Lion Seattle Airport*
18220 International Blvd
SeaTac, WA 98188
*Event space is at the same address but is called “Gregory’s Bar & Grill”
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 is approved by 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 = 12.5.
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 = 12.5.
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 = 12.5.
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 = 12.5. 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 = 12.5.
Social Workers- WA
Behavioral Tech will apply to the NASW, Washington State Chapter, Provider Number 1975-166, to offer continuing education for Certified Social Workers. Behavioral Tech will email a certificate of attendance upon 100% completion of this activity. The hours of CE allocated for this activity = 12.5.
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