Day 1 Recording

Session 1 Notes

Mindfulness Skill Handout

Marsha Linehan - Mindfulness

Crisis Survival Skills Decision Tree

Reality Acceptance Decision Tree

Emotion Regulation Skills Handout

DEAR MAN Skill

DEAR MAN - Another example

GIVE Skills

Session 1 (2023)

Session 1: Learning the Skills

5 Minute Body Scan

Diary Card with Skills Cheat Sheet

Session 2: 'What' & 'How' Skills

Handout: Surviving an Emotional Crisis

Chain Analysis

TIP Body Temperature

TIP - Intense Exercise

TIP - Paced Breathing

TIP - Paired Muscle Relaxation

Week 3: Diary Card

Session 2: Developing a DBT Skills Program

Day 2 Recording

Session 3 Notes

Mindfulness: 5-4-3-2-1

Adolescents 16 Weeks vs 24 Weeks

DBT Protocols

Session 3: Implementing a DBT Program

Heartbeat Mindfulness Activity

Session 4 Notes

24 Week Group Schedule

16 Week Adolescent Schedule

Session 4: Practicalities for Sustainable DBT Skills Groups

Level 2: Start and Run Adult DBT Skills Groups Evaluation

Evaluation and Certification

This course is designed for mental health professionals looking to effectively lead DBT skills groups in clinical and community settings. Participants will learn the core structure, strategies, and best practices for facilitating engaging and impactful DBT group sessions.Key topics include:<ul><li>Structuring DBT Skills Groups – Session planning, pacing, and curriculum organization</li><li>Teaching the Four DBT Skill Modules – Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness</li><li>Managing Group Dynamics – Handling challenges, fostering participation, and creating a safe therapeutic environment</li><li>Behavioural Coaching Strategies – Helping clients apply DBT skills between sessions</li><li>Balancing Psychoeducation and Experiential Learning – Engaging activities and real-world practice</li></ul>Through interactive training, role-play exercises, and case discussions, participants will build confidence in leading DBT groups and adapting skills to diverse populations. This course is ideal for clinicians, therapists, and social workers seeking to integrate DBT group therapy into their practice.

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