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Course: DBT informed treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Name: Dialectical Behavior Therapy informed treatment of Bipolar Disorder
Price: 144.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Overview

Bipolar Disorder (BD) typically creates chaos in an individual’s life, making it challenging to diagnose and treat. Early detection is difficult as well as treatment adherence and intervention during episodes. Which information to deliver to your clients at which moment ?

A potential solution might be found in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Known for its effectiveness in treating Borderline Personality Disorder, DBT addresses key issues such as emotion dysregulation, suicidality, impulsivity, interpersonal deficits and treatment non-adherence. These are all critical areas of focus in interventions for Bipolar Disorder.

Based on Sheri Van Dijk’s ground-breaking work on using DBT with Bipolar Disorder, this workshop reviews the diagnosis and different types of BD and explains all the DBT skills and tools that are relevant in treating BD.

Participants will receive information to help clients better understand their diagnosis. After a review of existing psychotherapies being used to treat bipolar disorder, Sheri will discuss the efficacy of DBT in treating this complex illness. The workshop will provide an overview of how to teach the more important DBT skills to clients with BD. A hands-on course complete with worksheets and exercises!

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6h of continuing education
24 lessons that last from 5 to 15 minutes each
1 certificate of achievement
1 power-point
1 bibliography
1 course evaluation
7-day money back guarantee
Unlimited access
97% of participants who completed the satisfaction survey declare they would recommend this course to a colleague

Accreditation

Ordre des Psychologues du Québec

Canadian Psychological Association

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Collège des médecins du Québec

For physicians who practice psychotherapy, training recognized by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec is automatically considered as activities adopted by the Collège des médecins, in accordance with Article 3 of the Regulation.

For physicians who do not practice psychotherapy, the College evaluates each recognition request based on the following criteria:

the relevance of the activity to the practice of the profession
the skills and experience of the trainer
the quality of the content and its adequacy with the physician's practice
the pedagogical framework of the activity
the quality of the documentation provided
compliance with the training objectives set out in the regulation
the presence of a certificate of participation or an evaluation

About the expert

Sheri Van Dijk has been working with clients using dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) strategies for 20 years. She has written seven books on how to tailor DBT skills to a range of disorders. Her book DBT Made Simple was conceived to make DBT more accessible to therapists working with diagnoses other than borderline personality disorder. The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder is a guide for clients in using DBT skills to regulate emotion in their lives. Sheri is the winner of the 2010 R.O. Jones Award of the Canadian Psychiatric Association for her research on using DBT skills with bipolar disorder.

She has extensive training in mindfulness and DBT and has been running DBT-informed groups since 2004. Sheri is a lively and experienced presenter who has led dozens of workshops in Canada and internationally on DBT skills. Her popular presentation on DBT for bipolar disorder draws on her extensive research and clinical experience helping clients who have this difficult diagnosis.

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Learning objectives

Improve their ability to help clients understand and accept their diagnosis
Understand the rationale for using DBT in treating BD
Be familiar with the main DBT skills used in treating BD including: re-regulating emotions, mindfulness and emotion regulation, radical acceptance, distress tolerance
Understand considerations in providing group and individual DBT

Learning material

This workshop includes theory as well as clinical examples. It includes videos ranging from 5-15 minutes in length. The PowerPoint of the workshop can be downloaded.

Syllabus

PowerPoint
Providing psychoeducation to clients with Bipolar Disorder
1. Presentation
2. Bipolar disorder (BD) basics and the difference between mania and hypomania
3. Important informations about BD and the difference between Bipolar Disorder I and Bipolar Disorder II
4. Mixed episodes and rapid cycling
5. Psychosis and the relationship between misdiagnosis and race
6. Causes of BD, co-morbidities and acute suicidality
Treatment options
7. Pharmacotherapy for BD
8. Treatments for BD
9. Van Dijk's history with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and the basics of DBT
10. Assessment and psychoeducation
11. Monitoring- life chart, mood chart and tracking sheet
12. Mood symptoms worksheet and being aware of stigmas
13. Biosocial Theory
14. Dialectical philosophy and behavioral analysis
DBT skills to treat Bipolar Disorder
15. TIPP skills
16. DBT and mindfulness skills
17. The rational, emotional and wise mind
18. The -STRONG- skills
Nonjudgmental Stance
19. Practicing being in a nonjudgmental stance
20. The basics of radical acceptance
21. Self-validation and opposite action
22. Opposition part 2
23. Crisis survival skills
Considerations for group versus individual treatment
24. Group and individual DBT sessions
Bibliography

CE Credits

Download a certificate of successful completion.

Audience

This training is intended for mental health professionals.

Registration

$144.00 - Individual price Group price

Download the program

6h of continuing education
24 lessons that last from 5 to 15 minutes each
1 certificate of achievement
1 power-point
1 bibliography
1 course evaluation
7-day money back guarantee
Unlimited access

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Frequently asked questions

Is there an evaluation at the end of the course?

To validate the achievement of the learning objectives, a final evaluation in the form of true/false questions is required. It must be completed in order to obtain the certificate of completion.

In addition, an optional self-assessment is offered at the beginning and end of the course, allowing you to measure your progress on the targeted skills.

These evaluations are not graded and are intended primarily to support your professional reflection.
How long do I have access to the course?

After your registration, the course is accessible anytime and from anywhere with unlimited access.
When does the course start?

That is entirely up to you! When you buy a course, you'll receive an access link that you can activate when you want.
Is there a student rate?

Yes there is! Learn more and request your student discount.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy informed treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Sheri Van Dijk, Psychotherapist