Day One: An Introduction to DBT Skills Training and Orientation ModuleIn this training, participants will learn what is needed to start a DBT group. This will include the rationale for DBT skills training, planning to conduct a group, how to structure a DBT group, skills training targets and procedures, and how to teach the Orientation Module.Following this training, participants will be able to:•Understand the rationale for DBT Skills training•Begin planning a DBT Skills group•Structure a DBT skills group•Understand the DBT Orientation moduleFriday, September 27, 2024, from 2:00-6:00pmDay Two: The Mindfulness ModuleIn this training, participants will learn the Mindfulness skills and how to effectively teach these skills in group.Following this training, participants will be able to:•Understand the Mindfulness module•Understand how to effectively teach Mindfulness skills to a groupFriday, October 11, 2024, from 2:00-6:00pmDay Three: The Distress Tolerance ModuleIn this training, participants will learn the Distress Tolerance skills and how to effectively teach these skills in group.Following this training, participants will be able to:•Understand the Distress Tolerance module•Understand how to effectively teach Distress Tolerance skills to a groupFriday, October 25, 2024, from 2:00-6:00pmDay Four: The Emotion Regulation ModuleIn this training, participants will learn the Emotion Regulation skills and how to effectively teach these skills in group.Following this training, participants will be able to:•Understand the Emotion Regulation module•Understand how to effectively teach Emotion Regulation skills to a groupFriday, November 8, 2024, from 2:00-6:00pmDay Five: The Interpersonal Effectiveness ModuleIn this training, participants will learn the Interpersonal Effectiveness skills and how to effectively teach these skills in group.Following this training, participants will be able to:•Understand the Interpersonal Effectiveness module•Understand how to effectively teach Interpersonal Effectiveness skills to a groupFriday, November 22, 2024, from 2:00-6:00pmDay Six: Running a DBT Group and Overcoming Group ChallengesIn this training, participants will learn how to apply some of the fundamental DBT strategies in Behavioral Skills Training as well as how to effectively run a group. Challenges that may arise during group will be discussed and addressed, including homework non-compliance, lack of attendance, and behavior management within groupFollowing this training, participants will be able to:•Apply some of the fundamental DBT strategies within skills group•Understand how to effectively run a DBT skills group•Manage challenges that may arise in group, such as homework non-compliance, attendance issues, and behavioral challenges

Hosted by The Bridge Training Institute a program of Open Sky Community Services, live online for 24 CEs. For more info, visit the event website.