Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills and Interventions

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CE Course Description

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a powerful and evidence-based approach designed to help individuals navigate the complexities of mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, and distress tolerance. DBT has proven to be especially effective for people who have difficulty managing and regulating their emotions, and it is effective for treating and managing a wide range of mental health conditions. Mental health professionals can enhance their abilities by exploring the fundamental principles of DBT, its core skills, and effective interventions. These strategies can be applied to foster emotional resilience, enhance communication, and empower individuals to lead more fulfilling lives. This course will help professionals enhance their knowledge and skills regarding DBT to help individuals greatly improve their quality of life. 

Author: Kimberly F, LSW

References / Contributions by: 

  1. Behavioral Tech Institute. (2024). Core Evidence & Research. Retrieved March2024, from https://behavioraltech.org/evidence/
  2. DBTSelfHelp.com. (2024). DBTSelfHelp.com. Retrieved March 2024, from https://dbtselfhelp.com/
  3. Dialectical Behavior Therapy. (2024). DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Retrieved March 2024, from https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/

CE Course Objectives

  1. Identify the stages and modes of treatment for dialectical behavior therapy.  
  2. Summarize the core concepts of DBT: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. 
  3. Evaluate the skills that make up the core concepts of DBT and the acronyms that help teach the skills.

CE Outline with Main Points

  1. Introduction
  2. Section 1: Origins
  3. Section 2: DBT Pillars
  4. Section 3: Modes of Treatment
  5. Section 4: Functions of DBT Treatment
  6. Section 5: Stages of Treatment 
  7. Section 6: Core Concepts of DBT
  8. Section 7: Mindfulness
  9. Section 8: HOW Skills
  10. Section 9: Distress Tolerance
  11. Section 10: Reality Acceptance 
  12. Section 11: Emotional Regulation 
  13. Section 12: Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
  14. Section 13: Active Listening
  15. Section 14: Applying DBT Skills in Practice
  16. Sectoion 15: Research Implications for DBT
  17. Conclusion
  18. References
  19. Appendix A: Emotion Wheel

Total Hours: 2 Hours
Course Level: Introductory

Social Work Approval

Social Work CE Credit for this course is offered with the following approvals. Many state boards of social work will accept the approvals listed. Provider Approvals by state and license type can be found here.

  • Quantum Units Education is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, CAMFT Provider #89970, to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEP. Quantum Units Education maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
  • Florida board for Social Workers CE Provider #50-8650 (Quantum 'immediately' reports CE Credits to Florida licensees) 
  • Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, License No. 159.001261 approved CE Sponsor
  • Ohio CSWMFTB #RCST091701 approved CE Provider
  • Texas Board of SWE #5070 approved CE Provider
  • Quantum Units Education, #1289, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 01/03/2023 - 01/03/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 2.00 'General' continuing education credits.

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Added On: 10/14/2024

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