Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Use Disorders

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that uses the four core skills of mindfulness, acceptance & distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to treat out-of-control behaviors, including suicide and self-harm. There is a large overlap between problem substance use and suicide behaviors, for which DBT-SUD is a good option for intervention for many individuals. Further, for individuals with certain comorbidities, DBT may be the treatment of choice. This training will familiarize you with some key concepts and help you distinguish differences between standard comprehensive DBT and DBT-SUD.

This free, virtual training is open to anyone in the CBH/DBHIDS network, but is especially relevant for providers and clinicians working with SUD populations. Having a basic understanding of DBT is preferred, but not required for attendance.

BHTEN is a co-sponsor of this workshop. CEUs are available.