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Level 3
Live, Remote, Instructor-led
December 7-11, 2020
Trainers: Randy Wolbert, LMSW, CAADC, CCS and Gwen Abney-Cunningham, LMSW (Please note this has changed.)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Foundational Training (Remote Instructor-Led 5-day model)
Level: 3- Comprehensive Training in Standard DBT
Since its initial development in the 1980s DBT has been shown to be effective for an array of problems related to emotion dysregulation. We know severe emotion regulation difficulties result in persons facing multiple problems across many areas of life and that these problems manifest in a variety of ways. The principles of DBT were specifically designed for cases which often present therapists with novel challenges. One of the benefits of a principle-based treatment is that it can be versatile enough to accommodate the specific situations, cultures, and contexts of the persons it serves. DBT has been studied and implemented in multiple countries across the globe.
DBT Foundational training is a comprehensive program of study designed specifically for individual therapists or skills trainers who are members of an intensively trained DBT Consultation Team and have not completed Dialectical Behavior Therapy Intensive Training themselves. It is meant to assist teams who have hired new staff or experienced turnover by allowing newer team members to get trained in the standard content of DBT. It includes 4 hours of content specific to risk assessment, management, and treatment of suicidal behaviors. Lecture, video, demonstration, and practice will be used to teach DBT theory and strategies in depth.
This live remote instructor-led training consists of 5 days of training delivered via video conference embedded in a learning management system (LMS) for a total of 30 instructor-led hours.
Please note that this is a rigorous program (similar to an advanced university course of study) intended to deliver the
necessary basic skills to provide a complex treatment to persons with complex problems. A significant amount of dedicated
time beyond the scheduled instructional hours is required for successful completion. We estimate that participants should
plan for 2 hours of additional time for each hour of scheduled instructional time over the course of the training
(approximately 6 to 7 months) to complete the readings, homework tasks, and post-training assessments required for
successful completion. The provision of CE/CME requires a pass rate of 70% or higher. Homework assignments and pertinent
readings are designed to correspond with each of the training segments. Reading assignments are designed to ensure
complete reading of the primary DBT texts. Citations for the readings can be found at the end of this document.
The training requires that participants work in an active DBT program, participate in a consultation team, and will continue learning DBT with a mentor. Only people who have attended an approved team-based comprehensive training in DBT are able to serve as mentors for team members attending Foundational Training.
Primary objective: As a result of this training participants will be able to provide DBT.
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Sign-in |
8:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Morning Session 1 |
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Break |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Morning Session 2 |
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Lunch |
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Afternoon Session 1 |
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Break |
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM | Afternoon Session 2 |
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Review, Q&A, Completion of Evaluation, and 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.
Randy Wolbert LMSW, Zen Rōshi is a DBT trainer with Behavioral Tech. Randy trains and consults widely throughout the World, directing several large-scale system implementations.
Prior to joining Behavioral Tech full-time, Randy served as Clinical Director of InterAct of Michigan, responsible for the programs of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), DBT, Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment and outpatient substance abuse.
Randy is a long time Zen student of Marsha Linehan Randy was recognized by Willigis Jaeger as a Zen teacher in 2016 and was confirmed as a Zen teacher in 2018 by Marsha Linehan. In 2021 he received transmission as a dharma heir of Zen Master (Rōshi) Greg Mayers. He has lead mindfulness workshops and Zen mindfulness retreats in the US, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Germany.
Recently, he authored the chapter, “Modifying behavior therapy to meet the challenge of treating BPD: Incorporating Zen and Mindfulness.” In M. A. Swales (Ed). Oxford Handbook of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Kalamazoo, MI (United States)
Gwen Abney-Cunningham, LMSW, is currently a fulltime Behavioral Tech consultant and trainer. Prior to coming to Behavioral Tech full time, she was employed at a community mental health agency for 32 years, in many roles, including; DBT Services Supervisor, Outpatient Services Director, and most recently as Evidenced Based Treatment Director. Gwen received her bachelor’s degree from Hope College and her MSW from Grand Valley State University. She has 30 plus years of professional experience and is a member of one of the first teams in the U.S. to apply DBT within an ACT program. Gwen is intensively trained in DBT and an experienced workshop leader at state, national, and international conferences. Gwen continues to work as a DBT therapist because it is effective and the hope it brings to clients and their families. As a BTECH Trainer and consultant, she is also able to assist many mental health providers in learning the treatment to assist in helping many individuals.
Gwen’s experience in DBT includes individual and skills training for adults, adolescents and families and providing DBT supervision to clinicians. In addition, she has assisted in the development and implementation of DBT on ACT teams and in outpatient settings. Gwen has been involved with the large-scale implementations of DBT in Michigan for Community Mental Health settings. She has been a Behavioral Tech trainer for 20 plus years. Gwen has also served on the Behavioral Tech Trainer Advisory Committee and the Behavioral Tech Implementation Science Workgroup.
Participants should meet the following criteria:
Primary texts:
Secondary sources:
Supplemental Readings
The following resources contain important information specific to populations practice settings. Reviewing them is highly recommended, particularly if you are making adaptations to standard DBT.
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Tuition
Tuition rates will be determined by the date on which the payment is received. Payments received after the due date may be subject to increase. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at info@behavioraltech.org.
Tuition Schedule:
Early Bird Registration Discount: $1,395
– Applications and tuition received before November 30th, 2020
Standard Registration: $1,495
-Applications and tuition received after November 30th, 2020
Acceptance Notification
We will review applications in the order they are received. Applicants will be notified of acceptance on a rolling basis.
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 Live-remote Events
The number of seats for our open-enrollment workshops and our application-based trainings is limited by the efficacy of online training for this 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.
Venue: This training will be conducted via our learning management system and Zoom.
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. Only participants with 100% attendance, and who have completed the Post-Event Evaluation and passed their Final Exam with a score of 70% or higher will receive credit. Behavioral Tech cannot offer partial credit. Please remember to sign in and sign out each day to document your attendance. Continuing
Education documentation will be emailed to you 4 – 6 weeks after the homework due date.
Mental Health Counselors
Behavioral Tech is approved by an 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 the successful completion of the activity. The allocated clock hours for this activity = 30.
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 = 30.
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 and 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 = 30.
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 and 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 the successful completion of the program and homework. The number of hours Behavioral Tech has allocated within APA guidelines = 30.
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 = 30.
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