Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (Dbt)

What you'll learn
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
DBT is a form of cognitive behavioural therapy that uses mindfulness
Managing difficult and intense emotions
Conducting skills training
Delivering DBT step-by-step
Use DBT to improve people's mental health
Requirements
There are no perquisites as all DBT concepts will be explained from their foundations
Prior knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and person-centred counselling will aid understanding but is not required
DBT can be more technical than other psychotherapies, so students are encouraged to make notes and participate in exercises
Description
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) that uses mindfulness-based techniques to help people manage difficult emotions.It was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder and is now used for a range of problems including suicidal behaviour, self-harm, eating disorders, substance use and depression. DBT helps individuals deliver skills in emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and distress tolerance so they can replace dysfunctional behaviour with healthier alternatives.This course will teach you the fundamentals of what Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is and how to use it. It is aimed at psychotherapists and mental health professionals but will explain all DBT concepts from core principles so is suitable for anyone looking to learn DBT for the first time. We will cover the theory, practice and techniques of DBT including:What DBT is and the underlying theoretical modelWhy CBT is ineffective for some individuals...

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