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*DBT 101: A Comprehensive Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Katelyn Baxter Musser, LCSW
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Friday, January 12th
12:00 PM EST – 3:15 PM EST
Overview:
“DBT Foundations: A Comprehensive Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy” is designed to provide mental health professionals with a thorough understanding of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. This training will explore the development of DBT, its key principles, and core concepts.
The course will delve into the foundational elements of DBT, including dialectics, validation, and the biosocial theory of emotion dysregulation. A key component of the training will be to explore the four skill modules of DBT—Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness—providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of how these skills contribute to emotional resilience and behavioral change.
Participants will gain insights into the practical applications of DBT in various settings, such as individual therapy, group therapy, and skills training. This course addresses the integration of DBT principles and skills into clinical practice, offering strategies for overcoming challenges and maximizing the therapeutic benefits. This course is tailored to provide a solid foundation in DBT, fostering the development of skills that can positively impact the lives of individuals seeking therapeutic support.
Objectives:
- Discuss the key historical developments in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, including its origins, key contributors, and the evolution of core principles.
- Apply their knowledge by analyzing and evaluating the practical applications of DBT in various therapeutic settings, such as individual therapy, group therapy, and skills training.
- Analyze the four skill modules of DBT—Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness—identifying their interconnections and understanding how these skills contribute to emotional resilience and behavioral change
- Develop strategies for integrating DBT principles and skills into their clinical practice.
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Katelyn Baxter Musser, LCSW
Katelyn Baxter-Musser, LCSW, CDBT, CPD, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, is a dynamic mental health clinician and a captivating speaker who is passionate about helping individuals heal and thrive. With a wealth of experience and expertise in her field, Katelyn is a trusted professional who brings a unique and holistic approach to her practice. Katelyn’s journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, complemented by a Minor in Criminal Justice from the prestigious American University in Washington DC. She then pursued her Master’s in Social Work at Arizona State University, where she honed her skills and gained invaluable clinical knowledge. Throughout her career, Katelyn has worked in diverse settings, including agencies and Native American reservations, where she has made a profound impact on individuals of all ages. Her versatility shines as she integrates multiple therapeutic modalities, such as PVT, DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, Mindfulness, and EMDR, tailoring her approach to suit the unique needs of her clients. As a certified practitioner in both DBT and EMDR, and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Katelyn’s expertise in trauma therapy is unparalleled. She specializes in working with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, grief, and relationship issues. Her compassionate and empathetic nature creates a safe space for her clients to heal, grow, and transform. Katelyn’s dedication to her profession is evident in her active membership in professional organizations, including the National Association of Social Workers, the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and the National Center for Crisis Management. She is committed to staying current with the latest research and best practices to provide her clients with the highest level of care.
National Approvals
eCare BHI, as the accredited and approved sponsor, maintains responsibility for all the programs and must abide by each board’s continuing education guidelines.
Professional Counselors — The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6703. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified. E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Addiction Professionals — NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute is officially on file with NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) as an Approved Education Provider. They are formally known as NAADAC Provider #139138. Please note that E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
Social Workers — Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute, #1706, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. E Care Behavioral Health Institute maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 06-03-2020 – 06-03-2026.
CE Broker
CE Broker is a continuing education tracking system in which licensees track their compliance and report their completed CE hours credit (CE Broker Tracking #50-33336)
State Approvals
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States that Accepts NBCC Approved Courses: |
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- Nevada CPC’s and MFT’s accept ASWB-approved training
- North Dakota Board Of Counselor Examiners LAPC and LAPCS accept ASWB approved training
- Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council LPC and LPCS accept ASWB approved training
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing – CMHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Washington State Department of Mental Health MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Wisconsin Council on Mental Health LPCS accepts ASWB-approved training
States that Accept NAADAC Approved Providers |
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Who This Training is For:
This program is intended for mental health professionals such as Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Addiction Counselors, & MFT’s. Psychologists are encouraged to verify if this specific course meets their board’s approval requirements.
CE Guarantee
If you miss the live event or are dissatisfied with the session, we are happy to offer a course credit transfer to another course of equal CE value
Replay Access
After the live session, we'll send you the recording for your own resource that you can review later at your own pace
Interactive Experience
Enjoy your learning experience with engaging activities such as group discussion, vignettes, roleplaying, video demos, etc.
If you're from Florida, Ohio, or South Carolina, we'll report your CEs to the CE broker
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Frequently Asked Questions
Once you register for this training, the course will immediately appear in your account dashboard. Inside, you’ll see a countdown timer. And once the scheduled time arrives, the live session will begin from there!
Of course! If you sign up but miss the live session… The recording will be added to your account Dashboard within 48 hours after the live session with an email notification of instructions. You will also receive home-study CE credits for watching the recording.
Yes, we have limited seating on our live webinars to keep the sessions as interactive & engaged as possible. So be sure to claim your spot before it’s too late!
No. Live webinar attendees are not required to take or pass a quiz to receive a CE certificate. (But yes for recorded webinars). You are required to pass a quiz with an 80% passing grade with 3 attempts only for recorded webinars.
Yes, we are approved Continuing Education providers by ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, APA, & many state boards.
Programs that do not qualify for ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, & APA are clearly identified. eCare Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
To view all of our board approvals, click here
Live Webinar CE Courses:
- Refunds are only eligible if the refund was requested 48 hours before the scheduled live event.
- If the customer missed the live event, or was unsatisfied from it – We can transfer credits to another course of their choice (with same CE credit amount).
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