Certificate in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Description

Eligibility Candidates must have one of the following qualifications:

• Post-graduation or Graduation in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
• MBBS, BSc Nursing, General Nursing, BAMS
• Recognized national or international diploma or medical qualification from India or abroad
• Graduates and post-graduates in Psychology or Sociology

Program Details

• Duration: 40 credits; complete within 2 months to 1 year
• Medium of Instruction: English (assignments and fieldwork reports must be submitted in English)
• Practical Training: 70 hours of hands-on training at our facility in Aroor, Cochin, Kerala, India

Salient Features

• Personal guide assigned to each candidate
• Individual assessments
• Video recording of therapy sessions
• In-depth DBT theory and practice
• 40 hours of theoretical training and 30 hours of practicum

Course Content

• Foundations of DBT: History, development, and core principles of DBT
• Understanding Psychological Disorders: Diagnostic criteria and treatment plans for various psychological disorders, especially borderline personality disorder
• DBT Skills Training: Mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness

Theoretical Training Includes

• Historical context and evolution of DBT
• Legal aspects and recent research developments in DBT

Developing Therapeutic Skills

• Techniques for establishing and maintaining therapeutic rapport
• Mindfulness-based strategies for emotional regulation
• Distress tolerance techniques for managing crises

Assessment and Formulation

• Conducting comprehensive assessments and case formulations
• Setting therapeutic goals and tracking progress
• Application of standardized assessment tools

DBT Techniques

• Behavioral analysis and chain analysis
• Validation strategies and problem-solving
• Exposure-based techniques and crisis survival skills

Therapeutic Interventions

• Implementing evidence-based interventions for borderline personality disorder, self-harm, and suicidal behaviors
• Integrating DBT with other therapeutic modalities

Information Gathering

• Effective client assessment and history-taking
• Utilizing case notes and maintaining confidentiality
• Setting boundaries and managing treatment costs

Communication Enhancement

• Enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Techniques for effective therapist-client communication
• Managing difficult conversations and resistance in therapy

Core Skills

• Utilizing DBT techniques in a structured and flexible manner
• Planning and structuring therapy sessions for maximum efficacy

Contraindications

• Identifying situations where DBT may not be appropriate
• Ethical considerations and referral processes

Assessment

• Written and oral assessments of DBT techniques
• Practical assessments and case study presentations
• Homework and assignments contributing to graduation

Demonstration & Observation

• Practical skill demonstrations and peer observation
• Tutor feedback to enhance therapeutic tools

Handling Therapeutic Challenges

• Managing client resistance and therapeutic setbacks
• Techniques for dealing with relapse and maintaining treatment gains

Program Outcomes Upon completion of the program, participants will be proficient in:

• Conducting thorough assessments and case formulations
• Applying DBT techniques to treat a variety of psychological disorders
• Integrating mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness into their practice
• Enhancing their communication and therapeutic skills to better serve their clients

Join our Certificate in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy program and become adept at using DBT to facilitate lasting change in your clients’ lives