DBT in the Real World: Incorporating Neuroscience in DBT Practice

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) has been proven to be a clinically robust and highly effective therapy for all types of people who struggle regulating their emotions. By incorporating modern-day neuroscience, this course will take your basic understanding of the four basic skills – Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness – to the next level, giving you added understanding of the skills themselves and an increased authority in teaching and using them.

Objectives

1. Examine top-down/bottom-up and hemispheric brain lateralization as a means to de-mystify Mindfulness practice
2. Explain the cognitive-somatic process of naming emotions to increase buy-in and improve Emotion regulation in clients
3. Differentiate Right- and Left-brain Distress Tolerance skills to provide more targeted therapeutic application
4. Discuss the implications of Polyvagal Theory and the social engagement network as a basis for Interpersonal Effectiveness

EPDC CE Hours: 4

Presenter: Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith, MA, LMHC, CGP (She/Her), is the founder of Potential Finders Network and is a book author and blog writer, coach/consultant, international board-certified group leader, and nationwide trainer from the Seattle area. She has extensive study and practice in neuroscience- informed clinical treatment and is certified in Interpersonal Neurobiology by the Mindsight Institute. Her experience, both personally and professionally, in the US and abroad, has allowed her to develop multi-modal, culturally competent, cutting-edge & relevant training programs. Hannah guest lectures in academic, clinical, and corporate settings around the US and globally. She has developed an engaging presentation style, making the learning of difficult information both accessible and fun! Her passion is to educate others on practical, whole-person approaches to life with the aim of helping those she works with reach their greatest potential!