Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Serious and Persistent Mental Illness: A Skills-based Approach-Presentation and Q&A

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The video is a webinar titled "Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Serious and Persistent Mental Illness: A Skills-Based Approach." The presenter is Anita Mandley, an integrative psychotherapist specializing in complex and developmental PTSD, trauma, and interpersonal violence. The webinar discusses the concept of dialectics and its application in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. The presenter explains the three stages of DBT, which focus on increasing coping skills and emotional regulation, transforming post-traumatic stress disorder, and increasing self-respect and mastery. She also introduces the concept of radically open DBT, which is designed for individuals who over-control their emotions and behaviors. The presenter describes the differences between standard DBT and radically open DBT, including the therapeutic stance, skills taught, and goals. She emphasizes the importance of practitioners practicing radical openness themselves in order to effectively teach it to clients. The presenter provides examples of DBT skills and techniques, such as distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. She also discusses the use of behavior analysis to understand and address target behaviors and vulnerabilities. The webinar concludes with a question and answer session. This webinar was provided by SMI Advisor, a resource for clinicians working with individuals with serious mental illness.

Keywords

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Serious and Persistent Mental Illness

Skills-Based Approach

Anita Mandley

Integrative Psychotherapist

DBT Stages

Radically Open DBT

Emotional Regulation

Behavior Analysis

SMI Advisor