Webinar Overview

In this interactive presentation participants will explore how the evidenced based treatment model Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a treatment developed for individuals with disorders of emotion regulation, suicidality, and self-harming behavior (Linehan, 1993), was blended to meet the needs of clients and families in a 34-bed locked facility. DBT has been adapted across multiple settings and has been adapted for specific populations but is implemented as a standalone model either standard DBT, DBT-A for adolescents, or DBT-C for Children. This presentation will discuss how all three models were blended to meet the complex needs of clients in a residential locked treatment facility. How staff were trained and DBT was implemented and how adherence is maintained will also be explored. Outcomes of the implementation of this rigorous evidence based treatment model such as increased family involvement, decreased physical restraints, length of stay and readmissions will also be identified.

Participants will 

• Learn how staff were trained DBT and how adherence is maintained.
• Learn the difference between DBT-C, DBT-A and Standard DBT.
• Increase their knowledge of the four components of DBT and how it is being implemented in a residential locked facility along with the outcomes.

Attendance & NASW CE Certificates Available

*Must watch webinar LIVE to receive Certificate

*Each individual requesting a Certificate, must be registered and logged in to zoom under their own name.

If you have questions, please email Amanda.