Understanding How Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Techniques can Support Improved Outcomes for System-Involved Youth

Brooke Hailey, PhD

Training Description

This training will help participants understand the basics of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and its applicability within efforts to support system-involved youth (SIY). The four modules of DBT will be explored and explained in detail including: Mindfulness, Interpersonal effectiveness, Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance. Participants will be given skills training worksheets for each module that can be used with system-involved youth and their families.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

· Identify all four modules of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and one skills training exercise that can be used for each module within efforts to support system involved youth.