DBT Informed Mindfulness Skills (2HR)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is often used to treat Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Did you know that the core four DBT skills are also useful for clients who do not have BPD? This course will introduce learners to the philosophies and tenets of DBT and highlight one of the four core skills: mindfulness. Clinicians will discover methods of integrating these DBT-based skills with clients. Explore mindfulness skills such as the wise mind, observing, describing, and participating. Participants will have increased confidence and knowledge in implementing DBT-informed mindfulness skills with a variety of clients.

Instructor: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW