DBT FOR FRONT LINE WORKERS TRAINING

This one day training is designed and adapted for front line mental health practitioners to utilize crisis survival skills within the Distress Tolerance module in DBT and provide skills coaching directly with adults or youths experiencing crises in various settings. This training combines didactic teaching with multi-media tools in order to provide a hands-on experience.

Participants are recommended to hold a Masters degree in Counselling or Clinical Psychology or equivalent. This training is pre-approved for 6 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA-ACCP).

*Please note that this is an adapted training for front line mental health workers, and does not serve as a substitute for the 5 day comprehensive training.

General Information

Learning Objectives

  • Define and identify the nature of crises

  • Describe the functions and goals of distress tolerance skills in DBT

  • Describe the crisis-survival skills in distress tolerance

  • Describe the steps of the skills coaching protocol

  • Describe behavioural rehearsal and skill troubleshooting

Schedule

ALL TRAINING TIMES ARE IN PST

  • 9:00 – 9:10 Sign in

  • 9:10 – 10:30 Instructional Time 1

  • 10:30 – 10:45 Break

  • 10:45 –12:00 Instructional Time 2

  • 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Break

  • 1:00 - 2:30 Instructional Time 3

  • 2:30 - 2:45 Break

  • 2:45 to 3:45 Instructional Time 4

  • 3:45 to 4:00 Q & A, Evaluation

Recommended Reading

Participants are highly encouraged to read the following texts prior to the training:

Available Formats

 

In Person

Train in DBT in person at the DBT Centre of the Fraser Valley with our full multi-media set up. Snacks and refreshments are provided.

A digital version of the training booklet will be available to every participant.

Virtual

Train in DBT virtually from the comfort of your own home or office. A digital version of the training booklet will be available to every participant.

Software

Zoom Video Conferencing

(Download here)

Hardware

Laptop or Desktop Computer (Mac or PC) or Smartphone

Computer Speakers

Computer Microphone

Tuition

 

In Person

  • $500 CAD

  • Registration closes two weeks prior to first training date

  • All prices are subjected to GST

  • Non-refundable

 

Virtual

  • $400 CAD

  • Registration closes one week prior to first training date

  • All prices are subjected to GST

  • Non-refundable