Learn the DBT® Skills

This course is 12 CEUs, and is for clinicians in learning the DBT skills for either teaching their clients, or leading a DBT skills class.

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Modality

In Person & Virtual Options Available

IN PERSON:

Participants interested in joining us in person will meet us at our physical location:

100 Tri County Parkway, Springdale, Ohio 45246

To reserve your in-person seat, please email us at [email protected] after registration

VIRTUALLY:

This is a live, interactive, training that will also be presented through Zoom as an online Webinar. The link to the program will be available on the course webpage after registration. Zoom recommends having a broadband wired/wireless connection, speakers, and a microphone to effectively participate via this platform. (requirements listed on zoom’s website here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-Zoom-system-requirements-Windows-macOS-Linux).

Program Summary:

This training is geared toward clinicians who are looking to run a DBT® Skills Class and/or teach clients the skills individually.  Attendees will evaluate the logistics for implementing a skills class in their setting.  Clinicians will learn the basic DBT® Skills and how to teach them to clients within a group setting.  We also seek to present methods for managing a group of high-risk clients to be able to run a successful skills class.   

Learning Objectives

  • Participants will identify the DBT Skills taught in DBT Skills Class

  • Participants will identify how to apply/review skills in individual counseling sessions.

  • Participants will identify methods for structuring and teaching a DBT Skills Class.

Audience & Skill Level

Introductory: This course is designed for mental health professionals (social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, etc.) who work with high-risk individuals. No previous experience is necessary, however prior training or familiarity with the DBT model/theory are beneficial.

Course Agenda

Training Day One Schedule 

  • 10:00-11:30    Introduction of skills training  
  • 11:30-11:45    Break  
  • 11:45-1:00    Mindfulness Module  
  • 1:00-1:45     Lunch      
  • 1:45-3:30    Middle Path  
  • 3:30-3:45    Break  
  • 3:45-5:15    Distress Tolerance Module  
  • 5:15    Q&A, Discussion


Training Day Two Schedule:  

  • 10:00-11:30    Emotion Regulation Module  
  • 11:30-11:45    Break  
  • 11:45 – 1:00    Emotion Regulation Module Cont.  
  • 1:00-1:45         Lunch     
  • 1:45-3:45         Interpersonal Effectiveness Module  
  • 3:45-4:00        Break  
  • 4:00-5:15        Homework Review Strategies  
  • 5:15                 Q&A, Evaluations  

Course Credit

For course credit, participants must:

  • Attend and engage with the entire training.

  • Complete the post-training evaluation.

  • Certificates will be available through the course webpage on Thinkific once all requirements are met.

Your Instructor

Charity Chaney

LPCC-S

Charity Chaney is a professional counselor in the state of Ohio and the lead therapist of Mindfully’s DBT team. Charity also leads DBT skills classes where she helps groups apply DBT principles and learn new skills.

Charles J. Potter

PHD, LPCC-S

Charles J. (CJ) Potter is one of the clinical directors at Mindfully and a practicing Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Supervisor (LPCC-S). Part of CJ’s responsibilities at Mindfully includes staying abreast of best practices (including legal and ethical considerations) that impact clinical practice. In this session, CJ shares those insights as they relate specifically to clinical supervision of mental health providers (Counselors, Social-Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists).

Program Approvals:

Ohio CSWMFT Approval 

This training is approved for counselor, social work, and marriage and family therapy continuing education. In addition, it is approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board for chemical dependency continuing education. Check CE Broker for detailed breakdown of CE types (provider number 50-24074).  


AWSB Approval

Mindfully, (ACEP provider #1862), is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Mindfully maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 6/27/2023 – 6/27/2024. Social workers completing this course receive 30 continuing education credits.  


NBCC Approval

Mindfully has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7322. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mindfully is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.    

    

For questions, comments or concerns:

Please contact [email protected] or call 513-939-0300.

Grievance Policy: If you are dissatisfied with your experience, we welcome your input via email at [email protected] or call 513-939-0300. All concerns will receive a response within 7 business days, outlining actions taken and proposed responses. These may include issuing a refund, credits for future training, updating course content, or taking appropriate action with the presenters, among others.

Request for Accommodations: Should any accommodations enhance your program experience, please contact us via email at [email protected] or via telephone at 513-939-0300, to explore possible options.

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