Psychiatric Nursing

PSYCHIATRIC NURSING

Preconference Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Frontline Strategies for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder Wednesday, April 30 Shireen L. Rizvi, PhD Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an effective, evidencebased therapy designed to treat individuals with complex, chronic, difficult-to-treat Axis I and Axis II disorders. Whether or not such individuals are participating in comprehensive DBT treatment, they are likely to have contact with frontline clinical staff in mental health programs. Having a foundation in DBT principles and a wide array of concrete strategies to use with these clients can help staff maintain compassion, increase effectiveness, and reduce their likelihood of burnout. This training is designed for all front-line clinicians who work with this population in a variety of treatment contexts. Participants will learn the underlying principles of DBT, and how to structure contact with clients around DBT assumptions, agreements, and targets. Special attention will be paid to those challenging situations that can result in burnout for staff members. At the conclusion of this Preconference participants will be able to:
Identify how the theory, principles, and functions of comprehensive DBT treatment can be applied. Define how their role relates to the work of DBT individual therapy and the targets developed in that treatment. Describe how to use DBT’s validation principles and strategies. Explain the use of mindfulness practices and teamwork principles to cultivate support and prevent staff burnout.
7:00 a.m.	Preconference Registration • Check-In
8:00	DBT Fundamentals (Part 1): Theory, Principles, Assumptions, Agreements
9:30	Refreshment Break
9:45	DBT Fundamentals (Part 2): Treatment Targets and Structure, Typical and Stubborn Problems
11:15	Questions and Discussion
11:45	Lunch Break
12:45 p.m.	Creating Validating Environments and Compassionate Relationships (Part 1): Validation Principles and Strategies
2:15	Refreshment Break
2:30	Creating Validating Environments and Compassionate Relationships (Part 2): Mindfulness and Radical Acceptance
4:00	Questions and Discussion
4:30	Adjourn
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