UPCOMING TRAINING Presented by Portland DBT Institute Dialectical Behavior Therapy: A Practitioner’s Guide to Treating Emotion Dysregulation th th May 8 and 9 , 2015 | 8:30AM – 5:00PM Location 5200 SW Macadam Blvd. Portland, OR Presented by Mark Schorr, LPC, CADCI 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 Mark Schorr, LPC, CADCI, is the program manager for the Trauma Recovery Program. He received his Master of Arts degree in counseling psychology from Lewis and Clark College. A therapist since 1991, Mark previously was Director of Staff Development for the region’s largest behavioral healthcare agency. Known for his engaging style and sense of humor, Mark brings DBT to life for front line practitioners interested in enhancing their skills in working with difficult-to-treat, emotionally dysregulated clients. As an experienced DBT clinician, Mark is known for offering practical interventions in real-world settings. He has done trainings from Beijing, China to New York, at settings including prisons, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. Mark received advanced intensive training by DBT treatment developer, Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, and receives supervision from DBT experts Linda Dimeff, PhD and Amy Wagner, Ph.D. 2. Conceptualize the five elements of BPD dysregulation into treatment planning 3. Explain the significance of dialectics and balancing change with acceptance 4. List DBT assumptions and understand how they impact treatment 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 REGISTRATION REGISTRATION Individual Registration Fee: $300.00 Individual Registration Fee: $300.00 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. 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 will be more trainings, $40 will be deducted. This discount cannot be deducted. Thisthe discount combined with Early cannot be combined Registration Discount. with the Early Registration Discount. 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-room-rates  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/ To register, please go to www.pdbti.org andgo complete To register, please to the registration form under www.pdbti.org andfound complete the “Training” tab,form then found mail or the registration fax the the form“Training” and your payment to: under tab, then mail or fax the form and your Portland DBT Institute, Inc. payment to: Attn: Workshop Registration 5200 SW Macadam Avenue Portland DBT Institute, Inc. 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