Seminar 5: Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Orientation to the use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for treatment of depression, anxiety and personality disorders; Overview of the origins of DBT and the four modules of skills related to: core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance and emotional regulation; the use of DBT skills for reducing dysregulation and reactivity; the role of the DBT therapist; challenging behaviors.Prerequisite: Program matriculation and advisor permission