Introduction to DBT Training

Gain, or build upon, a foundation in the theory and core skills of DBT!

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the evidence-based treatment developed by Marsha Linehan, PhD, ABPP, for the treatment of suicidality, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, and severe behavior dyscontrol. These skills can be applied across a wide-range of clients.

This 2-day training is for providers new to the model or wanting to deepen skills and abilities through learning to dialectically teach skills individually or in groups.

At the end of this training, participants will be able to provide DBT-informed individual therapy and will be provided with an 8- session protocol.

Trainers:

Laura Meyers, PhD, ABPP, directs the DBT program and PTSD treatment team at the Orlando VA, is a national DBT trainer and consultant for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and provides trainings and consultation through the META Clinic, LLC, in Minnesota. She created and leads a DBT and Prolonged Exposure (DBTPE) intensive program for complex PTSD. Previously she co-led the DBT clinical and training program for 10 years at the Minneapolis VA, and has led dozens of national DBT trainings in the VA, universities, and private practice. She is deeply passionate about DBT, treating complex trauma, and mentoring others to do the same. Dr. Meyers is also certified in DBT by the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification.

Jackie Wright, LICSW, has over fifteen years of experience as a trauma therapist, specializing in providing individually tailored, evidence-based therapies for the sustainable treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression. She is certified in Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Jackie currently owns and operates a private practice, the Minnesota Evidence-based Therapy and Assessment Clinic, LLC, with a focus on providing high quality, evidence-based care to the public sector. She also advises, trains, and provides group learnings for a range of public and private organizations, and has an extensive background working with the Department of Veterans Affairs. She is also an adjunct professor in the Masters program at St Thomas University.

Ren Stinson, PhD, ABPP is a board certified clinical psychologist in private practice in Iowa City, Iowa. He provides clinical services, consultation, and training locally and internationally, specializing in psychological trauma, multicultural psychology, and DBT. He previously co-led the DBT clinical and training program at the Minneapolis VA, served as a VA national trainer for DBT, and has provided multiple DBT workshops for mental health providers in the US and in Japan.

13.0 CEUs approved by the State of Florida will be awarded to PhDs, PsyDs, LCSWs, LMFTs, and LMHCs by the respective Florida Boards and can be used to fulfill 13 of 40 CE's required for certification.

Cancelation policy - full refund minus eventbrite fees will be provided up until 2 weeks before training. Within 2 weeks of training, 50% refund minus eventbrite fees will be provided.

Host or Publisher Laura Meyers, PhD, ABPP