Intro to Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Informed Strategies for Psychosis to Improve Outcomes for System Involved Youth

Maggie Mullen, LCSW, DBT-LBC

Training Description

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) has often been utilized to help those that struggle with intense experiences of emotion dysregulation. Yet, when one thinks of psychosis, an experience that can greatly disrupt one’s ability to engage in emotional regulation, DBT is not commonly thought of as an effective strategy to improve outcomes for system involved youth. By examining the four modules of DBT (distress tolerance, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness), we will learn how DBT-informed concepts and principles can be applied to benefit system involved youth with Psychotic Spectrum Disorders. There will be an emphasis on introducing skill building strategies derived from DBT, rather than a strict adherence to DBT treatment protocol that is customary for DBT programs. This interactive two-part presentation will introduce you to DBT skills adapted for psychotic experiences through discussion, case examples, and practical tools.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

· Explain the foundational theory of DBT, an evidence-based model for supporting emotion regulation;

· Identify at least 2 culturally responsive DBT strategies which can be utilized with system involved youth with Psychotic Spectrum Disorders; and

· Identify 3 DBT styles which can be used to build stronger relationships with system involved youth and improve outcomes of care.

Agenda

12:30-12:35pm  Mindfulness practice

12:35-1:00pm DBT & Psychosis

· What is DBT?

· Overview of psychosis & emotion regulation

· Goals of DBT, Assumptions

1:00-1:05pm  Break (CE hours will not be offered for this time)

1:05-2:00pm  Stylistic Strategies

· Overview of DBT’s stylistic approach

· Irreverence

· Self-disclosure

· Radical Genuineness

2:00-2:05pm  Break (CE hours will not be offered for this time)

2:05-3:00pm  Distress Tolerance

· Strategies for coping with voices

· TIP

· Distraction, self-soothing

· Skills for problematic substance use

3:00-3:05pm  Break (CE hours will not be offered for this time)

3:05-3:30pm  Emotion Regulation

· ABC PLEASE

· Sleep Hygiene strategies

3:30-3:50pm  Interpersonal Effectiveness

· DEARMAN

· Options for Intensity

3:50-4:00pm  Wrap-up

Meet Our Trainer

Maggie Mullen, LCSW (they/them) is a clinical social worker, national trainer, and community activist with over a decade of experience helping people navigate psychosis. They are the author of The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Psychosis. Maggie specializes in culturally responsive, evidence-based care for psychotic spectrum disorders, trauma and PTSD, the LBGTQ+ community, and formerly incarcerated people. As a training director at Kaiser Permanente, they take great pride in mentoring, training, and supervising the next generation of social workers. You can find them online at www.maggiemullen.com

This course meets the qualifications for (3.25) BBS CE hours for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences & is provided by Fred Finch Youth Center, CAMFT Provider #045295.