About The Course
Date: Wednesday June 15th, 2022
Location: Remotely Via Zoom (A Zoom Link will be posted in our curriculum *access to view will be given once enrolled)
Time: 9:00 AM-11:00 PM
Course Description: Dealing with distress can be a tremendous challenge for our clients. Dialectical Behavior Therapy encourages clients to develop various methods of managing distressing situations and emotions. This workshop will present the DBT model of distress tolerance. Examples of specific distress tolerance skills will be included, along with case study application to various situations. Participants will leave with practical tools and resources for deeper learning.
Participants will be able to:
- Explain distress tolerance within the DBT model.
- Identify clinical situations that warrant use of distress tolerance skills.
- Describe the implementation of distress tolerance skills.
Meet The Presenter
Diane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. She has over 20 years of experience in the fields of psychology, social work and mental health.
Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, for over 10 years. She obtained her master’s degree in Social Work from KU in 2006, with clinical concentrations in Children & Families and Mental Health. Diane taught classes in the Clinical Master’s program, which included: Clinical Social Work Practice, Loss and Grief, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Family Therapy, Advanced Standing Practice, and Mental Health & Psychopathology. Diane was also a practicum Field Instructor, Field Liaison and Community Education trainer for the School of Social Welfare.
Diane has facilitated hundreds of trainings to mental health professionals, physicians and nurses, teachers, police officers, business personnel, and local City Council members. Diane enjoys the creativity that comes with envisioning and designing trainings, and aims to provide trainings that are informative, engaging and skill-building. She has customized and facilitated leadership and corporate trainings to EAP clients on wellness and business topics.
Curriculum
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