LIVE: Treatment of Suicidal Behaviors with Dialectical Behavior Therapy
August 29, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
August 29, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pacific
2 Hours | 2 CEs
$200 Registration
Janice Kuo, PhD presents a live professional training program on Treatment of Suicidal Behaviors with Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
This training program will offer a primer on the key theoretical underpinnings of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and how it relates to the conceptualization and treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and suicidal behaviors. DBT, developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, is an evidence-based approach that has been proven effective for individuals with BPD and high suicide risk. According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA Psychiatry, 2015), individuals with BPD who received DBT had half the risk of attempting suicide compared to those who received other types of therapy. This data demonstrates the impact of DBT in treating suicidality and BPD.
The program not only outlines the DBT's theoretical underpinnings, but it also shares powerful case studies. These case studies illustrate the transformative impact of DBT on patients' lives, highlighting the efficacy of techniques such as chain analysis in understanding and preventing suicidal behaviors. Participants will also explore the role of emotional dysregulation, a core feature of BPD, and learn how DBT can effectively manage this.
Participants will learn how to implement a DBT chain analysis to assess the occurrence of suicidal behaviors and apply suicide risk management and crisis strategies to target suicidal behaviors. DBT Chain analysis - a critical technique used to decipher and manage suicidal behaviors. This tool enables the identification of precipitating factors and understanding of the chain of events leading to suicidality. Further training emphasizes crisis strategies and suicide risk management, vital skills for any practitioner dealing with high-risk clients.
The program is designed for a broad range of practitioners, from clinical psychology students to seasoned clinicians. It is especially beneficial for those working in mental health settings with individuals at risk for suicide.
Program Outline
Conceptualization of BPD and Suicidal Behaviors
- Role of Emotion Dysregulation
- Dialectical Philosophy & Behavioral Science
- Chain analysis & Problem-solving
- Video demonstration
- Video demonstration
Intended Audience
This live program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals.
Experience Level
This live program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Presented By
Janice Kuo, PhD
Dr. Kuo received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Washington where she was mentored by the developer of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Dr. Marsha Linehan. After receiving her doctorate, Dr. Kuo completed her internship at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, followed by a p...
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe the conceptualization of suicidal behaviors based on DBT principles and underpinnings
Describe how to manage ongoing suicidal behaviors using DBT strategies
Describe how to manage imminent suicide using DBT strategies
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Have a sudden change of plans and are unable to attend live? No worries, you will be given access to the on-demand version of the program once available.
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