DBT: An Overview of the Skills
Friday, February 10, 2017 
Earn 6 units of Continuing Education 

COURSE OVERVIEW

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was developed by Marsha Linehan, Ph. D. at the University of Washington to treat multi-diagnostic individuals with severe emotion regulation disorders. DBT has been successfully applied to a variety of presenting problems, including substance abuse, self-injury, and suicidal adolescents and adults. We invite you to our one-day overview of the four modules and corresponding skills of DBT. Modules teach skills in the following areas:

Emotion Regulation- How to manage emotions more effectively

Distress Tolerance – How to be in a bad situation without making it worse

Interpersonal Effectiveness – How to ask for what you want and say NO effectively

Mindfulness – How to be present in the moment in order to be more effective

Research shows increasing skills in these areas can help clients manage intense emotions, build and keep healthy relationships and reduce impulsive reactions. With an overview of these skills clinicians can walk away with a better understanding of how to apply these skills, and how their clients can benefit.

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  Introduction to DBT 
Friday, April 3, 2017 
Earn 6 units of Continuing Education 

COURSE OVERVIEW

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was developed by Marsha Linehan, Ph. D. at the University of Washington to treat multi-diagnostic individuals with severe emotion regulation disorders. DBT has been successfully applied to a variety of presenting problems, including substance abuse, self-injury, and suicidal adolescents and adults. Choices Counseling & Skills Center and Patricia Gieselman, MFT invite you to our one-day overview of the four modules and corresponding skills of DBT. Modules teach skills in the areas of Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness.

This 6-hour workshop provides a general introduction into the history, development and uses of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as well as identifies core principles, assumptions and strategies, and a brief overview of the skills taught.

 

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  Behavior Chain Analysis: A
Problem-Solving Strategy
Friday, May 12, 2017
Earn 6 units of Continuing Education 

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Behavior Chain Analysis is a problem-solving strategy used in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This strategy is helpful for therapists and clients in breaking down problem behaviors and identifying solutions that are more effective and in-line with long-term goals.This workshop will offer an overview of the BCA process and opportunities for practice.

 

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TUITION

One Workshop: $199.00

Two Workshops: $179.00 each (save 10%)
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Three Workshops: $159.00 each (save 20%)
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TARGET AUDIENCE

Licensed Mental Health Professionals - Post Licensure
Pre-licensed with experience
Instructional level of activity: Intermediate   

 

Light breakfast fare is provided daily beginning at 8:30am at the training venue and is included in the tuition along with afternoon snacks.  

Lunch is not provided. A list of eateries will be provided via email prior to the training date. A bag lunch is recommended for those that would prefer to eat at the venue. There is a kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator available for participants.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Patricia Gieselman, MFT., is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is the Founder and CEO of DBT Center - San Gabriel Valley/Choices Counseling & Skills Center. As a trainer and program consultant, Patty combines sensitivity, skill, care and humor with knowledge that comes from years of experience in using clinical methods that produce results. She has been an invited presenter in the areas of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) at local, state and national conferences including the California Alliance for Children and Families, Los Angeles County African American Mental Health Conference and the Child Welfare League of America. Patty has been a trainer for Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health providing training on DBT for Substance Use Disorders, as well as Introductory & Advanced MI trainings for Transitional Age Youth providers and Probation Camps.   

PAYMENT OPTIONS

With easy online registration, payment can be made by credit card. If you prefer to pay by check, please make checks payable to "Choices Counseling & Skills Center". Spaces will be held for 14 days to allow for payment delivery. If payment is not received within 14 days, spaces will be released for availability.

Please mail checks to:  

Choices Counseling & Skills Center
37 Auburn Avenue, Suite 1, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Tax ID number: 26-3577521

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Patricia Gieselman, MFT is a Continuing Education Provider for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT#128621) and California's Board of Registered Nursing (CEP#15873) to provide continuing professional education for RNs, MFTs, LCSWs, LEPs & LPCCs. Patricia Gieselman Marriage & Family Therapy, Inc. (dba: Choices Counseling & Skills Center/DBT Center - San Gabriel Valley) is approved (PAT#037) by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. Patricia Gieselman Marriage & Family Therapy, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content. There is a $25.00 non-refundable processing fee for Continuing Education Certificates. 

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VENUE

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Accessibility: Conference site is an accessible, barrier-free location. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with visual and/or hearing impairments if needed by contacting us directly.  If you have accommodation needs, please notify Cathleen Cash at 626-470-9834.

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