Introduction to DBT
1 hour | 1 CE
This on-demand professional training program on Introduction to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is presented by Michele Galietta, PhD.
This program provides an overview of the components of DBT and specific skills taught in this adaptation of DBT. The presentation is appropriate for clinicians and leadership, practicing in justice-oriented settings.
DBT is a cognitive behavior therapy that adds mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies to traditional CBT to help individuals identify and achieve a meaningful life. DBT has strong empirical support for reducing suicide, violence, self-harm, substance abuse, and other destructive behaviors. This model is increasingly being used in adult and youth justice settings. Settings that use DBT with fidelity can expect reduced restraints and improved staff safety and morale. DBT is a promising intervention for reducing criminality and creating prosocial lives after residential placement or incarceration. DBT skills include mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe the modes of DBT and their Function
Describe how DBT can be used to treat a variety of client problems
Presented By
Michele Galietta, PhD
Dr. Michele Galietta is an Associate Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the City University of New York, where she served as Director of the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program from 2005-2013. Dr. Galietta is a researcher and clinician specializing in the training, adapta...
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Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.