Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) was created by Marsha Linehan (1993) to treat individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder, or more specifically, highly suicidal individuals. Technically a Cognitive- Behavioural Therapy, with the emphasis on the behavioural, DBT is a multi-component, treatment modality which is often considered the golden-standard for treating Borderline Personality Disorder (e.g. Cochrane review) and has been adapted for helping to treat others mental health problems. Based on an underlying dialectical philosophy, DBT teaches people skills to do with acceptance (mindfulness; distress tolerance) and change (emotional regulation; interpersonal effectiveness) in order to provide emotional regulation and ultimately help individuals achieve a life worth living.

Across the 2 days of training Chris will give a comprehensive overview of:

• the traditional DBT treatment model
  
• an introduction to the underlying theory of DBT
  
• Discussion of the 4 treatment components and stages
  main treatment strategies of individual DBT therapy (diary cards; chain analysis) and strategies for adapting DBT skills teaching to private practice.
• In-depth teaching and practice of the the 5 skills sets taught in DBT groups including Walking the Middle Path

You will learn the majority of these skills to use with your clients through in-depth group discussions, some live demonstrations and practicing of the skills yourself to help you feel confident and competent in applying the skills and techniques in your own practice. 

About your Presenter - Chris Hepworth

Chris is a Clinical Psychologist and has also been the Clinical Lead on the DBTeen Program in WA (https://wa.lifeline.org.au/services/dbteen/) for the past 6 years, within which he provides clinical consultation and guidance to DBTeen group clinicians and to Lifeline about clinical aspects of the program. Chris has been coordinating and delivering Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) programs for a number of years in the public health system, in addition to providing individual DBT skills training from his private practice. His practice is also informed by Schema Therapy, EMDR and other cognitive-behavioural therapies.

Chris is known for his warm, clear and practical manner of teaching which helps participants walk away from his trainings with immediate and tangible skills. He provides frequent in person trainings on DBT and Schema Therapy and has been a trainer for the Australian Psychology Society for a number of years on courses around psychologist Supervision, DBT and Schema Therapy. He presents both in Australia and abroad.

Course Details:

• Venue: The Wembley Hotel, 344 Cambridge St, Wembley WA 6014
• Dates: Thursday 28th and Friday 29th August 
• Times: Registration from 8:40 on Thursday 28th, course commences at 9am each day and finishes at 4:30.
• Catering: Lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided each day.
• Price: A$599 before 30th June, A$649 thereafter. 

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations: Up to 10 days in advance, payment will be refunded, minus a $50 administration fee. At less than 10 days notice, there will be a refund of 50% of the fee. No refunds will be made under 5 working days prior to the commencement of the event.