Spring 2023 Social Work T7601 section 002

INTRODUCTION TO DBT SKILLS

INTRODUCTION TO DBT SKILL

Call Number 18367
Day & Time
Location
T 9:00am-10:50am
311 School of Social Work
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Grace G Berman
Type SEMINAR
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that was originally developed for chronically suicidal individuals and is now the gold standard treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder.  The treatment and its adaptations have since been proven through research to be effective across a wide range of disorders and behavioral problems which have at their core the issue of Pervasive Emotion Dysregulation.   Students will be introduced to key theoretical concepts that inform the “spirit” of DBT, along with an overview of core treatment strategies as used within a DBT skills group. This course is focused on DBT skills, and will provide students with a basic understanding of the four DBT skills modules (Core Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance). The focus will be on the revised and expanded DBT Skills Manual released in late 2014.  Through course assignments and in-class activities, students will have an opportunity to learn the content of the skills, as well as how to structure and conduct a DBT skills group.   Students will develop a beginning understanding of standard comprehensive DBT, the particular function of each treatment component, (e.g., individual, group, consultation team, coaching) and how DBT skills relate to the other program components. The basic format of this course will include the Instructor's presentation of concepts and principles, group discussion, modeling, role-plays, and technique coaching.  As a practice elective, the major focus is on skill development.  As such, students are expected participate fully in in-class practice exercises and be receptive to feedback from their classmates.

Web Site Vergil
Department Social Work
Enrollment 20 students (25 max) as of 11:06AM Friday, March 29, 2024
Subject Social Work
Number T7601
Section 002
Division School of Social Work
Campus Morningside
Note Elective
Section key 20231SOCW7601T002