Intro to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorder

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This 4.5-hour training introduces behavioral health and substance use disorder clinicians to the principles and practical application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in treating substance use disorders. Participants will explore DBT's theoretical foundations, treatment structure, and adaptations made specifically for individuals struggling with addiction.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the foundational principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), including the concept of dialectics and how tolerating opposing perspectives supports emotional and behavioral regulation.
• Describe the four core DBT skill areas-Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness-and their relevance to substance use disorder treatment.
• Identify how clinical assessment informs skill selection, helping tailor DBT interventions to individual client needs and treatment goals.
• Apply DBT skills through case-based learning, using clinical scenarios to match interventions to client presentations and stages of recovery.

This event is subject to priority registration. If you have a code, you may register yourself now. If you do not have a registration code, please add yourself to the waitlist. Any registration spots avilable after the priority registration period is over will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis for those on the waitlist.

If you have any questions about this event, please email learn@midsouth.ualr.edu.

This course has been approved by UA-Little Rock MidSOUTH as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #226778. UA-Little Rock MidSOUTH is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

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