The four core DBT skills are useful beyond Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), including for clients who do not have it. This webinar introduces the philosophy and tenets of DBT and focuses on one core skill, mindfulness. Clinicians learn ways to bring this skill into work with clients and practice mindfulness skills including wise mind, observing, describing and participating. Participants finish with more confidence and knowledge in using DBT-informed mindfulness skills with a variety of clients.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Explain core concepts of mindfulness within the DBT model.
- Identify at least three mindfulness skills to use with clients.
- Discover the value of integrating DBT-informed treatment with clients to improve their mindfulness skills.
Syllabus:
Objective #1: Explain core concepts of mindfulness within the DBT model.
- Foundations of DBT
- Video: “How Mindfulness Empowers Us”
- What is Mindfulness?
- Mindfulness self-assessment exercise
Objective #2: Discover the value of integrating DBT-informed treatment with clients to improve their mindfulness skills.
- Powerful stats on mindfulness
- Mental health benefits
- Quotes and perspectives
Objective #3: Identify at least three mindfulness skills to use with clients.
- Two types of mindfulness
- Core skill: Wise Mind
- Exercise examples
- Mindfulness in action
- What and how skills
- Video: “Mindful somatic experiencing”
- Case study: Michael (Misophonia)
- Self-compassion
- Mindfulness for clinicians
Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 hours of Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Recording Date: March 5, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, 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: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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