• Understand the importance of the involvement of significant others and of their need for education about Borderline Personalities
• Develop a beginning understanding about Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Description:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, cognitive-behavioral treatment for individuals meeting criteria for borderline personality. Devised by Marsha Linehan at the University of Washington in Seattle, it consists of a unique balance of behavioral change and acceptance strategies. DBT is one of only two treatments for BPD that has been supported by a randomized clinical trial. This research has shown that DBT has reduced suicidal episodes, hospitalizations, and dropout for treatment, while reducing anger and improving social adjustment. This course has the following interviews: Valerie Porr, MA. "Educations; crisis intervention " and Charles Swenson, MD "Dialectical Behavior Therapy."
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Connecticut Certification Board, Inc.
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Florida Board of Psychology
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
