Description:
OPD Points: 10
This 2-day live 'virtual' workshop will upskill counsellors andpractising mental health professionals in the use of use of Adapted Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Coping Skills for Cognitively Impaired Clients with Challenging/Offending BehavioursOriginally designed by Dr Marsha Linehan (1993) for people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, the use of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) has been expanded to a range of clinical populations, including those with substance abuse difficulties, individuals experiencing depression with comorbid personality disorders, and offenders. There is growing evidence for using DBT with individuals with cognitive impairment (e.g., Intellectual Disability, acquired brain injury, severe mental illness, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder). DBT essentially utilises a behavioural approach to treatment, making it more appealing and potentially effective given the proven effectiveness of behavioural interventions for this population. Addressing psychological distress with the assistance of DBT based skills is thought to better equip individuals in managing their psychological distress and make relevant behavioural shifts. DBT can also be considered a strengths-based model and is consistent with psychoeducational and habilitative practice.At the end of this, the training participants will be able to develop:Knowledge and skills in using DBT reconceptualisation and skills in working with cognitively impaired individuals with challenging/offending behaviours.Learn skills and techniques in the use of DBT coping skills with individuals with challenging/offending behaviours.Introduce the adapted DBT coping skills group program, which can be utilised as a part of individual and/or group-based treatment.Learn how to incorporate DBT reconceptualisation and skills in developing the client’s risk and behaviour management plans.
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
Course Overview (DAY 1)Mental health professionals will increase their knowledge, skills and confidence in adapting DBT/coping skills for ID in a 2-day 'live' virtual workshop. Introduction to Adapted DBT for IDIntroduction and application of Mindfulness (states of mind, including 'risky mind', wise mind and mindfulness exercises)Introduction and application of Distress Tolerance and Emotion RegulationIntroduction and application of Chain analysisIntroduction and application of Interpersonal EffectivnessCourse Overview (DAY 2) An overview of Adapted DBT for ID visual supports/handoutsIntroduction to and application of dialectical thinkingValidation Strategies exercises and Balance Treatment StrategiesThe concept of the Risky Mind and its application to DBT ? Risky Mind-Wise Mind Check InUnderstanding and preventing burn-out and using self-care
Presenter / Provider:
Dr Joseph Sakdalan
Presenter Qualifications:
Dr Sakdalan (BSc, MA, MPH, MD, MScForPsych, PhD CPsychFCCP, FCCN) is an NZ and AHPRA registered clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist who has over 25 years of clinical experience with complex clients with mental health issues, cognitive problems, intellectual disability and developmental disorders, and challenging/offending behaviours. He and his colleagues pioneered the adapted DBT coping skills program for clients with intellectual disabilities with challenging/offending behaviours. In addition, he has developed a suite of offence-related and offence-specific treatment group-based programs (e.g. sexual offending, family violence, general offending, treatment readiness, substance abuse) for forensic and correctional services. Dr Sakdalan has written book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. He has run training workshops locally and internationally.
