In her seminal work introducing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Marsha Linehan points to the need to teach DBT through metaphors and stories. Comparing something that is abstract, complex, and difficult to something concrete and tangible allows people to go beyond simple cognition, to understanding the more complex realities of life. DBT skills training has received empirical support to be used in the treatment of many different conditions. It has also been shown to enhance social and global functioning.
This training will examine the rationale for using metaphors and storytelling to teach DBT skills, plus practical tips for doing so effectively. Metaphors and storytelling will be used to provide an overview of the four DBT modules (Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness) as well as the DBT concept of Radical Acceptance.
https://nefesh.org/workshops/UsingMetapMay17/viewFREE WEBINAR
Using Metaphors and Storytelling to teach DBT Skill
Previously Recorded
Presenter: James J Esmail, PsyD
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to explain why metaphors and storytelling are effective tools for teaching and apply DBT skills
- Participants will be able to identify the 4 modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training
- Participants will be able to use and create their own metaphors and stories to teach DBT skills to clients
This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
In her seminal work introducing Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Marsha Linehan points to the need to teach DBT through metaphors and stories. Comparing something that is abstract, complex, and difficult to something concrete and tangible allows people to go beyond simple cognition, to understanding the more complex realities of life. DBT skills training has received empirical support to be used in the treatment of many different conditions. It has also been shown to enhance social and global functioning.
This training will examine the rationale for using metaphors and storytelling to teach DBT skills, plus practical tips for doing so effectively. Metaphors and storytelling will be used to provide an overview of the four DBT modules (Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness) as well as the DBT concept of Radical Acceptance.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to explain why metaphors and storytelling are effective tools for teaching and apply DBT skills
- Participants will be able to identify the 4 modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training
- Participants will be able to use and create their own metaphors and stories to teach DBT skills to clients
Agenda:
DBT as an Evidence Based Treatment/applications 10 minutes
Use of metaphors in teaching DBT skills 15 minutes
Use of storytelling in teaching DBT skills 15 minutes
Metaphors and stories to motivate learning and practicing DBT skills 15 minutes
Metaphors and storytelling to teach mindfulness skills 15 minutes
Metaphors and storytelling to teach Emotion Regulation skills 15 minutes
Metaphors and stories to teach INterpersonal Effectiveness skills 15 minutes
Metaphors and stories to teach Distress Tolerance skills 15 minutes
Metaphors and stories to teach Radical Acceptance skills 15 minutes
Open discussion and wrap up (discussion will be encouraged throughout ) 30 minutes
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland. CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. These credits are also accepted by the Maryland Boards for Professional Counselors, Psychology, and Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals, and many other states and disciplines.