SW 6600 - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

3 Credit(s) | $7.50 Fee

This course explores DBT’s theoretical basis, specific DBT interventions, and how to teach skills in individual, group, and milieu settings. Familiarity with these skills and techniques, along with experiential exercises, will enhance student’s clinical skills and professional development. Guided by the latest research and policy in evidence-based practices, this course teaches the clinical process and content of DBT from theory to practice. Going beyond prescriptive applications, this course shows students how to use essentials such as validation, dialectical strategies, communication styles, and the best ways of changing behaviors to balance acceptance and change with your clients effectively. (Fall) [Graded Letter]