TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLINICIANS

The Behavioral Technology Transfer Group
   4556 University Way, NE Suite 221, Seattle, WA 98105
   (206) 675-8588
   FAX (206) 675-8590
   www.behavioraltech.com

   Some workshops offered:
      •Two-Day comprehensive introductory DBT Workshop
      •DBT Skills Training
      •DBT for Substance Abusers
      •DBT for Multiple Severe Disorders

Las Vegas Peer Consultation and Study Group
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Spring/Summer/Fall 2009 Training Schedule
6:30-8:30 PM

Study Text:

Pryor, Karen (1999) Don't Shoot the Dog. New York: Bantam Books.

This book isrecommended reading by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., the founder and developer of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). It is especially helpful for those who have not been trained behaviorally.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to identify and write behavioral objectives using the DBT treatment hierarchy. Participants will also have an opportunity to develop creative behavioral treatment strategies using the principles of reinforcement, shaping, and stimulus control which are an integral part of DBT.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs), 2 per meeting, pending approval for MFTs and LCSWs.

Fee: $15

May 28	Chapter 1  Reinforcement: Better than Rewards
June 25	Chapter 2  Shaping
July 30	Chapter 3  Stimulus Control
August	Summer Break!
September 24	Chapter 4  Untraining: Using Reinforcement to Get Rid of Behavior You Don't Want
October 29	Chapter 5,6  Reinforcement in the Real World

All trainings are held at Palo Verde Therapy, Inc. www.pvtherapy.com. Newcomers are welcome to participate at any point in the series. Please call 702-338-7411 or email pvtdbt@cox.net for more information.