5 Hours | 5 CEs

This program contains an introduction to DBT and its use by frontline staff, training on essential DBT skills—including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—as well as detailed information on the use of validation and coaching strategies. It is targeted at frontline staff and can be used as an adjunct to staff training and supervision in DBT milieus and other environments that serve difficult clients. This program takes approximately 5 hours to complete. Once complete, the specific skills can be revisited by staff on a regular and ongoing basis.

Presented By

Associate Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice Michele Galietta, PhD

Dr. Michele Galietta is Associate Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York where she served as Director of the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program from 2005-2013. Dr. Galietta is a researcher and clinician specializing in the training, adaptation and dissemination of empirically-supported treatments to community and forensic/correctional settings.

  • Intended Audience

    This self-paced course is intended for mental health and other allied professionals.

  • Experience Level

    This self-paced course is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.

  • CE / CPD Credit

    APA, ASWB, CPA, NBCC Click here for state and other regional board approvals.

Curriculum

    1. Review Before Proceeding

    1. Beyond Redirection

    2. Lesson quiz

    1. What and How Skills

    2. Three Things Skills

    3. States of Mind

    4. Lesson Quiz

    1. Introduction

    2. STOP Skill

    3. Wise Mind Accepts

    4. Self-soothing

    5. Improve the Moment

    6. TIP Skills

    7. Half Smile

    8. Willing Hands

    9. Urge Surfing

    10. Lesson Quiz

    1. The Wave Skill

    2. Opposite Action

    3. Lesson Quiz

    1. Dear Man Skill

    2. Lesson Quiz

About this course

  • Free
  • 28 lessons
  • 5.5 hours of video content

Develop a Specialty Area of Practice

Transforming mental health professionals into experts

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  • CE Credit

    Earn CE credit for meaningful professional training that will elevate your practice

  • Convenience & Flexibility

    Learn at your own pace, from wherever you might be!

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