Professional Certificate in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
-- viewing nowThe Professional Certificate in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with essential skills for treating one of the most complex mental health disorders. This program emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices and provides a deep understanding of DBT, its origins, and its application in clinical settings.
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• Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Understanding the fundamentals of DBT, its history, and its core components.
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Defining BPD, its symptoms, causes, and prevalence. Exploring the challenges in diagnosing and treating BPD.
• DBT Techniques for Emotion Regulation: Learning mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation skills in the context of BPD.
• Individual DBT Sessions: Understanding the structure, goals, and techniques used in individual DBT sessions with BPD clients.
• DBT Skills Groups: Examining the format, content, and objectives of DBT skills groups for BPD patients.
• DBT Coaching and Phone Support: Exploring how DBT coaches provide support between sessions to help clients apply DBT skills in real-life situations.
• DBT Consultation Team: Investigating the role of consultation teams in supporting DBT therapists and maintaining their effectiveness and well-being.
• DBT for Suicidal and Self-Harming Clients: Focusing on the specific strategies and interventions used in DBT to help suicidal and self-harming individuals with BPD.
• DBT for Substance Use Disorders: Examining the application of DBT in treating BPD patients with co-occurring substance use disorders.
• DBT for Eating Disorders: Delving into the use of DBT in addressing BPD patients with eating disorders.
• DBT for Adolescents: Studying the adaptation of DBT for treating adolescents with BPD or BPD-like patterns.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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