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About this course

  • $30.00
  • 6 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

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 program offers a unique approach to substance use concerns by incorporating the skills and structure of DBT. Providers will learn how they can better support their client’s recovery by incorporating DBT into their substance use skills. Participants will learn how the DBT treatment hierarchy applies to substance use, the DBT approach to abstinence, addressing motivation for sobriety, and specific interventions that may be particularly effective in supporting sobriety. Participants will leave this program with increased confidence and a braoder skillset for addressing substance use.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will recognize clients who may benefit from incorporating DBT into their substance misuse treatment.

  • Participants will be able to modify their existing clinical approaches to incorporate aspects of DBT.

  • Participants will be able to recognize the DBT abstinence model and teach it to their clients.

  • Participants will be able to recall specific DBT tools & skills that may be particularly useful in supporting a client’s recovery.

Audience & Skill Level

Intermediate

This session is designed for clinicians with some understanding of both DBT and substance use treatment. Although prior training is not a pre-requisite, clinicians without this prior training may benefit less than those who are more prepared to recall and apply different aspects of SUD and DBT treatment.

Course Outline & Agenda

1:00-1:30 Review client characteristics that are best suited for DBT informed care.  

1:30-2:00 Discuss the DBT treatment hierarchy as applies to substance use.  

2:00-2:30 Review the DBT approach to abstinence and recovery 

2:30-2:45 BREAK 

2:45-3:15 Adapting the use of the DBT diary card to focus on recovery 

3:15-3:45 Burning bridges, building bridges, and practicing alternative rebellion 

3:45-4:15 Addressing issues with motivation and/or adaptive denial  

4:15- Q&A, Discussion, Evaluations 

To receive course credit, participants must complete the following:

  • Attend the Entire Program

  • Complete the Course Evaluation

  • Once completed and evaluation is received, certificates are released within seven business days.

Instructor

Gregory Pratt

MSW, LISW-S (OH), LCSW (CO)

Gregory Pratt, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW, has worked in the Mental Health Field in the Greater Cincinnati area for over fifteen years. He graduated from Thomas More College with a BA in Psychology and from the University of Kentucky with a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW). He has worked with individuals and families struggling with a wide range of concerns and specific needs, including individuals with both mental health and substance use struggles. Gregory’s clinical approach is a combination of Client Centered and Strength Based approaches utilizing Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral techniques. Gregory has experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and is working on certification in Radically Open DBT.

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). 


ASWB ACE Approval 

Mindfully (ACEP provider #1862), is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 6/27/2023 – 6/27/2024. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credits. 


NBCC ACEP Approval

Mindfully Academy 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 Academy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

For more information

Individuals with comments/questions/concerns can contact Mindfully Academy via the information provided below:

[email protected] 

513-939-0300

Charles Potter (Program Coordinator) [email protected] 


  • Grievance policy: If you are dissatisfied with your experience, please feel free to share this with us via email: [email protected] or via telephone: 513-939-0300, or via your program evaluation.  All complaints will receive a response within seven business days outlining actions taken and proposed responses which may include issuing a refund, credits for future trainings, updating course content or taking appropriate action with presenters, among others. 
  • Request for Accommodations: Should any accommodations enhance your program experience, please contact us via email: [email protected] or via telephone: 513-939-0300, to explore what options you may have. 

References

Linehan, M. (2015). DBT skills training handouts and worksheets (Second ed.). New York, New York: The Guilford Press.  

Linehan, M. (1993). Cognitive-behavioral treatment of borderline personality disorder. New York, New York: The Guilford Press  

Linehan, M. (2015). DBT skills training manual (Second ed.). New York, New York: The Guilford Press.  

Safer, D., & Telch, C. (2009). Dialectical behavior therapy for binge eating and bulimia. New York, New York: The Guilford Press.  

Taitz, J. (2012). End emotional eating: using dialectical behavior therapy skills to cope with difficult emotions and develop a healthy relationship to food. Oakland, California: New Harbinger Publications.  

Fletcher, E., & Maslar, M. (2009). The dialectical behavior therapy skills workbook for bulimia using DBT to break the cycle and regain control of your life. Oakland, California: New Harbinger Publications.  

Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-5. (5th ed.). (2013). Washington, D.C.: American Psychiatric Association