DBT FOR SUBSTANCE USE (DBT-SUD) TRAINING

This one day advanced training is designed for therapists, clinicians and mental health practitioners to adapt their DBT practice with SUD-specific strategies and skills with clients experiencing Substance Use Disorders. This training combines didactic teaching with multi-media tools in order to provide a hands-on experience.

Participants are recommended to hold a Masters degree in Counselling or Clinical Psychology or equivalent. This training is pre-approved for 6 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA-ACCP).

*Please note that this is an advanced training for substance use disorders specific protocols, and does not serve as a substitute for the 5 day comprehensive training.

General Information

Learning Objectives

  • Identify adaptations of DBT-SUD in relation to foundational DBT programming

  • Describe the similarities and differences between DBT-SUD and other major substance use intervention models.

  • Identify the criteria in determining for whom DBT-SUD is appropriate for

  • Understand dialectical abstinence and the principles of family involvement

  • Implement specific attachment strategies and gain commitment from clients

  • Identify specific substance use treatment targets

  • Implement DBT skills specific to substance use disorders

Schedule

  • 9:00 – 9:10 Sign in

  • 9:10 – 10:30 Instructional Time 1

  • 10:30 – 10:45 Break

  • 10:45 –12:00 Instructional Time 2

  • 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Break

  • 1:00 - 2:30 Instructional Time 3

  • 2:30 - 2:45 Break

  • 2:45 to 3:45 Instructional Time 4

  • 3:45 to 4:00 Q & A, Evaluation

Recommended Reading

Participants are highly encouraged to read the following texts prior to the training:

Required prerequisite

Participants are required to have participated in the following prior to the training:

Available Formats

 

In Person

Train in DBT in person at the DBT Centre of the Fraser Valley with our full multi-media set up. Snacks and refreshments are provided.

A digital version of the training booklet will be available to every participant upon arrival.

Virtual

Train in DBT virtually from the comfort of your own home or office. A digital version of the training booklet will be available to every participant upon arrival.

Software

Zoom Video Conferencing

(Download here)

Hardware

Laptop or Desktop Computer (Mac or PC) or Smartphone

Computer Speakers

Computer Microphone

Tuition

 

In Person

  • $450 CAD

  • Registration closes two weeks prior to first training date

  • All prices are subjected to GST

  • Cancellations made within 4 weeks to training date are subjected to 50% administration fee

 

Virtual

  • $350 CAD

  • Registration closes one week prior to first training date

  • All prices are subjected to GST

  • Cancellations made within 4 weeks to training date are subjected to 50% administration fee