Inside DBT: Treatment Model and Core Strategies for Clients with Emotion Dysregulation
Inside DBT: Treatment Model and Core Strategies for Clients with Emotion Dysregulation
—Early Registration rate ($99) valid through October 20, 2026—
Presented by Kate White, PhD
Friday, November 20, 2026
9:00 am to 12:15 pm (3 CEs)
Live by Zoom
Description:
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a therapy approach initially designed for working with patients with a longstanding history of suicidality and self-harm who had previously been considered “treatment-resistant”. In the 40 years since its founding, research has supported DBT’s efficacy across a wide range of diagnoses, such as borderline personality disorder, substance use disorders, and eating disorders – generally recognizing the utility of this approach for treating difficulties based in chronic emotion dysregulation. In this workshop, attendees will be exposed to the underlying principles and overarching structure of the traditional DBT approach as well as ways in which elements of DBT can be incorporated into other therapy models.
Learning Objectives:
As a result of engaging in the presentation, attendees will be able to:
Describe the core components, structure, and theoretical principles of comprehensive DBT.
Explain how DBT conceptualizes chronic emotion dysregulation and associated behavioral patterns.
Identify and apply core DBT treatment strategies including validation, behavioral analysis, and change-oriented interventions to clinical work with clients experiencing chronic emotion dysregulation.
Identify ways to appropriately integrate DBT principles, strategies, and skills into clinical practice outside of a comprehensive DBT program while maintaining clarity about the distinction between DBT-informed treatment and comprehensive DBT.
Presenter Bio:
Dr. Kate White is a licensed psychologist and the Chief Operating Officer at Psychology Specialists of Maine. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Pennsylvania State University and completed her predoctoral internship in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Psychiatry, where she first trained in DBT and co-led DBT skills groups. She later helped develop and implement a DBT skills group program at Journey Mental Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Since returning to Maine and joining PSM in 2016, Dr. White has continued to specialize in the treatment of chronic emotion dysregulation and personality disorders. She leads PSM’s DBT program, which has grown to become the largest DBT skills group program in the state, and provides training and consultation to clinicians in the application of DBT principles and strategies. Dr. White is certified in DBT by the Linehan Board of Certification.
Continuing Education
Psychology Specialists of Maine (PSM) has been designated by the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a pre-approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists in Maine. Our programs are led by experts and specialists who provide advanced clinical training focused on expanding interventions and techniques for therapists in agencies and private practice. These programs were designed to meet the continuing education requirements of psychologists, counselors, and social workers licensed in Maine. This event qualifies for 3 (three) CEs. All participants are requested to retain a copy of the event flyer and this Certificate of Completion for documentation when renewing their license.
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