UPCOMING TRAINING Presented by Portland DBT Institute Dialectical Behavior Therapy: A Practitioner’s Guide to Treating Emotion Dysregulation February 6th and 7th, 2015 | 8:30AM – 5:00PM Location 5200 SW Macadam Blvd. Portland, OR Presented by Jesse Homan, LPC Portland DBT Institute COURSE DESCRIPTION This course presents an overview of DBT, the evidence-based practice that has been proven most effective for clients with extreme emotional dysregulation. By becoming adept at DBT, clinicians can reduce their own anxiety, and increase their effectiveness with clients who are complex, multi-diagnostic, and may present with symptoms such as suicidality, dangerous impulsivity, or aggression. DBT principles, as well as specific individual and group therapy skills, are presented. This is a fastpaced interactive presentation that consistently receives some of our highest reviews. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Individuals who are interested in learning DBT therapy, or those who have learned it but want to refresh their basic skills, will benefit. This is a foundational training. LEARNING OBJECTIVES On completion, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the DBT biosocial theory ABOUT THE TRAINER Jesse Homan, LPC, Jesse received his MS from Portland State University (PSU). He is currently working towards a PhD in Social Work at PSU where the focus of his work is on the innovative uses of technology to help disseminate evidenced-based practices. Currently, Jesse serves as one of an elite group of DBT adherence coders at Linehan’s research lab at the University of Washington. Trained and supervised in DBT adherence expert, Kathryn E. Korslund, PhD, ABPP, Jesse reviews and codes DBT sessions for DBT research trials conducted throughout the world. Jesse attended the DBT Advanced Intensive with Marsha Linehan, PhD, ABPP, and is currently supervised by DBT experts, Linda Dimeff PhD and Amy Wagner, PhD. Jesse has co-authored research presentations and workshops that have been presented at the International Society for the Improvement and Teaching of DBT. He has been a therapist at Portland DBT Institute for the past four years. 2. Conceptualize the five elements of BPD dysregulation into treatment planning REGISTRATION 3. Explain the significance of dialectics and balancing change with acceptance REGISTRATION 4. List DBT assumptions and understand how they impact treatment $300.00 5. List the key elements of DBT stages and targets 6. Understand why full fidelity DBT is an important goal 7. Understand the significance of therapy-interfering behaviors and know three strategies for addressing them Individual Registration Fee: $300.00 Individual Registration Fee: Group Registration Fee for groups of 5-9: Group Registration Fee for $275.00 groups of 5-9: $275.00 Group Registration Fee for groups of 10+: Group Registration Fee for $250.00 groups of 10+: 8. Learn and be able to teach at least a half dozen specific DBT skills $250.00 9. Understand the importance of and be able to do a behavioral analysis $225.00 10. Structure a skills training group 11. Describe the differences between group and individual skills training, and when to use either modality CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS Participants who complete both training days will earn 12 continuing education credits. LOCATION 5200 SW Macadam Blvd. Portland, OR ACCOMMODATIONS & TRANSPORTATION Please consider the following list of overnight accommodations during your stay in Portland:  McMenamins Kennedy School: http://www.mcmenamins.com/11-kennedy-school-roomrates  Lloyd Center Doubletree: http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/index.html  Lloyd Center Red Lion: http://www.redlion.com/conventioncenter/ Information on bus and Trimet transportation can be found at http://www.trimet.org/ Student Registration Fee: $225.00 Student Registration Fee: Early Registration Discount: For those registering 30 or Early Registration Discount: more days in advance a $25 For those registering 30 or more per person discount will be days in advance a $25 per person given. discount will be given. Multiple Multiple Trainings TrainingsDiscount: Discount: For those who two or more those whobuy buy two or trainings, $40 per training more trainings, $40 per will be deducted. This discount cannot be training bethe deducted. This combinedwill with Early discount cannot be combined Registration Discount. with the Early Registration Discount. To register, please go to www.pdbti.org and complete the registration form go found To register, please to under the “Training” tab, then mail or www.pdbti.org and complete fax the form and your payment the registration form found to: under the “Training” tab, then Portland Institute, Inc. mail or faxDBT the form and your Attn: Workshop Registration payment to: 5200 SW Macadam Avenue Suite 580 DBT Institute, Inc. Portland Portland, OR 97239 Attn: Workshop Registration Fax: 503-231-8153 5200 SW Macadam Avenue Suite 580 For more information Portland, OR 97239 or to register by phone please call Fax: 503-231-8153 503-290-3296 For more information or to register by phone please call 503-290-3296