SWK 612 Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Marsha M. Linehan’s Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides a comprehensive and integrated approach to treating individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). This course will introduce the theoretical underpinnings of DBT, which combines individual psychotherapy, group skills training, telephone coaching, and a therapist consultation team. The course topics include organizing and prioritizing treatment goals and behavioral targets, contingency management, cognitive modification, therapy interfering behaviors, DBT skills training, and working with suicidality. By completing this course, students will acquire foundational DBT skills for working with individuals diagnosed with BPD.

Credits

3