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Beyond Basics: Practical DBT for Everyday Clinical Work

Date: 12/1/25 @8:45am-1pm (EST) Cost: $100

Instructor: Anna Schwartz, M.Ed., LPCC-S and Adam Bodner, Psy.D.

CE Credit Hours: 4

Program Description: This interactive training is designed for mental health professionals who are familiar with the fundamentals of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and want to take their skills to the next level. This training focuses on practical, real-world applications of DBT principles across diverse client presentations. Participants will learn how to effectively weave DBT strategies into ongoing treatment, enhance client engagement through skills coaching and mindfulness, and navigate common challenges that arise when applying DBT outside of a full program model. Through case examples, discussion, and experiential practice, attendees will leave with concrete tools to strengthen their therapeutic impact using a DBT-informed lens.

Goals:

Deepen skill application, enhance fidelity, and strengthen confidence in using DBT strategies in complex clinical situations

Objectives:

- Review Case conceptualization skills to identify key implementation of DBT skills

- Strengthen clinician teaching of DBT skills to clients in a variety of settings

- Navigate challenging scenarios where DBT skills can be implemented

- Improve clinical decision making regarding when and Which DBT skills are needed through case presentation

Workshop Outline:

1. Introduction and overview (Anna 8:45am – 9:00am)

2. Quick review of foundational DBT skills + DBT approach to treatment (Anna 9:00am – 9:15am)

3. Strengthening DBT Case Conceptualization (9:20am - 10:00am)

4. Enhancing Teaching of Core DBT Skills (10:00am - 11:00am)

5. Break (15 minutes 11:00am – 11:15am)

6. Applying DBT Strategies in Challenging Clinical Scenarios (11:15 am - 12:15pm)

7. Apply DBT Skills to your Cases (12:15pm - 12:45pm)

8. Integration and Takeaways (12:45pm - 1:00pm)

Level: Enhanced Integration

Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc. has been approved as a Continuing Education Provider by the Ohio Psychological Association (OPA) (#311358292) and NBCC ACEP^TM No. 7265. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE programs approved by OPA and NBCC are accepted by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board.