Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Diploma Course
Course Syllabus
Introduction
Module 1: DBT Overview
What is DBT?
The History of DBT
Assumption for Dialectical Point of View
Who is DBT for?
Case Studies
Assessment
Module 2: Biosocial Theory and How Emotion Dysregulation Develops
Deconstructing Emotion Dysregulation
The Role of Invalidation in Emotion Dysregulation
Childhood Trauma: Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Neglect and Emotion Dysregulation
What Does Emotion Regulation Look Like
Coping with Intense Emotions
Biosocial Theory
Case Study
Emotion Dysregulation Fallout
What is to be Gained from the Consequences of Emotion Dysregulation
Skills Modules by Category
Mindfulness Skills
Emotion Regulation Skills
Distress Tolerance Skills
Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
Assessment
Module 3: Rationale for DBTs Structure
DBT’s Many Working Parts
The Purpose of DBT’s Many Working Parts
Dialectical Skills Division of Labour
10 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Principles Used in DBT
What Types of Disorders and Conditions is DBT Effective With
DBT Stages
DBT Stage 1
DBT Stage 2
DBT Stage 3
DBT Stage 4
Assessment
Module 4: Different DBT Skills Learning Environments
Different Types of DBT Therapeutic Environments
Forming a DBT Skills Team
Individual DBT Skills Training
Standard DBT Skills Training
Considerations Before Starting DBT
Assessment Tools for Use with DBT
Post-Assessment – Introduction to DBT Skills Training
DBT Basics
Broad DBT Skills Training Goals
Forming a Group
Group Session Guidelines
DBT Assumptions
How is DBT Different from other Types of Therapy
Dialectical Strategies
Validating Ourselves and Others
Committing to Changing Problem Behaviour
Cognitive Therapy in DBT
Assessment
Module 5: Filling Your Toolbox
The Diary Card
TIPP
Half Smile and Willing Hands
Setting DBT Goals
Assessment
Module 6: Analysing Problem Behaviour
Chain Analysis
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Chain Analysis Guide and Worksheets
Missing Links Analysis
Assessment
Module 7: DBT Mindfulness Skills
Benefits of Mindfulness
Characteristics of Mindfulness
Doing and Being Mind
5-Minute Mindfulness Exercises
Possible Mindfulness Activities
Core Mindfulness Skills
Introducing You to Core Mindfulness Skills
Possible Concerns
Introducing the Mindfulness Skills
Introduction to The Mindfulness What Skills
Observe
An Observe Exercise
Introspection:
Homework: Mindfulness Observe Worksheet
Describe Skills
A Describe Exercise
Introspection - Describe
Homework: Mindfulness Describe Handout
Participate Skills
Introspection - Participate
Homework: Mindfulness Participate Worksheet
The Mindfulness How Skills
Non-judgmentally
One-Mindfully
Effectively
Practicing the How Skills
Assessment
Module 8: Emotion Regulation
The Purpose of Emotions
Some Facts About Emotions:
Introspection:
Worksheet – What Emotions Do For Me:
Factors Which Make Us Vulnerable to Emotions
Introspection:
You Worksheet: Emotion Myths
When is Emotion Regulation Used
Learning to Observe and Name Our Emotions
Universal Emotions
Describing Emotions
Barriers to Observing and Describing Emotions:
Introspection:
Homework: Universal Emotion Worksheet
Checking the Facts
Why Do We Question Our Thoughts and Beliefs?
Homework: Check the Facts Worksheet
Changing Emotions – Opposite Action
What is Opposite Action?
When Should We Use Opposite Action?
The Opposite Action Worksheet and Instructions
Problem Solving
Problem Solving Worksheet and Instructions
Reducing Vulnerability to Emotion Mind – Introduction to ABC PLEASE Skills
Accumulating Positive Emotions
How to Accumulate Positive Experiences
Adding Positive Experiences to Your Daily Life Worksheet and Instructions – Short Term
About Accumulating Long Term Positive Emotions
What Holds People Back from Working Towards Long Term Goals?
Long Term Positive Emotions Worksheet and Instructions
Build Mastery
How to Build Mastery Over Time
Building Mastery Worksheet and Instructions
Cope Ahead
Cope Ahead Worksheet and Instructions
PLEASE Skills – Taking Care of the Body
Treat Physical Illness
Balance Eating
Avoid Mood Altering Substances
Balance Sleep
Physical Exercise
Please Worksheet
Managing Very Difficult Emotions
Effective Ways of Experiencing Emotions
Worksheet for Troubleshooting Difficult Emotions
Assessment
Module 9: Distress Tolerance Skills
Distress Tolerance Goals
What Is a Crisis?
Crisis Survival Skill – STOP
STOP Worksheet and Instructions
Pros and Cons
Instructions and Pros and Cons Worksheet
Distracting with Wise Mind Accepts
Instructions for Wise Mind Accepts and Worksheet
Self-Soothe Through the Five Senses
Create a Self-Soothe Emergency Kit
IMPROVE the Moment
IMPROVE the Moment Worksheet and Instructions
Reality Acceptance Skills
Radical Acceptance
Radical Acceptance Worksheet
Turning the Mind Worksheet and Instructions
Willingness Worksheet and Instructions
Assessment
Module 10: Interpersonal Effectiveness
DEAR MAN – Objective Effectiveness
DEAR MAN Worksheet and Instructions
GIVE – Relationship Effectiveness
GIVE Worksheet
FAST – When Keeping Self-Respect is the Priority
FAST Worksheet
Building Relationships and Ending Destructive Ones
Why are Friends Important?
We are all Lovable
Finding and Getting People to Like You
Ending Relationships
Walking the Middle Path
Dialectics Worksheet
10.9 Module 10 Assessment
Module 11: Typical Individual Sessions and Possible Group Issues for Leaders
Routine of a Typical Individual Session
Case Studies
Group Sessions
Group Session Practices
Handling Group Session Issues
Module 11 Assessment
Conclusion