Workshop details

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a model of psychotherapy that helps people manage intense emotions, problem behaviours, and interpersonal challenges by teaching a variety of skills and strategies.

Join Dr. Hirjee for this 2-part virtual series for an introduction to DBT - Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

Attendance for both workshops is encouraged, but not mandatory. Spaces are limited.

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DBT Skills Part 1: Mindfulness and Distress Tolerance

This workshop will review the principles, assumptions, and goals of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). It will also introduce parts of Mindfulness and Distress Tolerance.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• About Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

• DBT mindfulness concepts including Wise Mind, "What" skills to practice, and "How" to practice them

• Simple "crisis survival" skills and discuss the concept of "radical acceptance"

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DBT Skills Part 2: Managing Your Emotions and Your Relationships

This workshop will review Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) modules of Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• The nature and purpose of emotions

• Some strategies to reduce unwanted emotions and increase positive emotions

• How to balance priorities in interpersonal relationships and create simple communication

• Simple skills for your needs and work on relationships and improve self-respect

Check back for upcoming workshops!