Self-control,
the ability to inhibit competing urges, impulses, or behaviors is highly valued
by most societies. However, excessive self-control has been
linked to social isolation, aloof interpersonal functioning, maladaptive
perfectionism, constricted emotional expressions, and difficult-to-treat mental
health problems, such as anorexia nervosa, obsessive compulsive personality
disorder and refractory depression.
The
aim of this workshop is to introduce participants to the theoretical
foundations and new skills underlying Radically Open-Dialectical Behavior
Therapy (RO DBT) for disorders of overcontrol (Lynch, in press). RO DBT is
fully manualized and supported by three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for
refractory depression, two open-trials targeting adult Anorexia Nervosa, and
one non-randomized trial targeting treatment resistant overcontrolled adults.
While
resting on many of the core principles of standard DBT, the therapeutic
strategies in RO-DBT are often substantially different. For example, RO-DBT
contends that emotional loneliness represents the core problem
for overcontrol, not emotion dysregulation. The biosocial
theory for overcontrol posits that heightened threat sensitivity and
diminished reward sensitivity transact with early family experiences
emphasizing “mistakes as intolerable” and “self-control as
imperative” to result in an overcontrolled coping style that
limits opportunities to learn new skills and exploit positive social
reinforcers. A novel thesis linking the communicative functions of
emotional expression to the formation of close social bonds will
be introduced, as well as new skills emphasizing receptivity,
self-enquiry and flexible responding. New approaches designed to activate a
neurobiological-based social-safety system, signal cooperation, and encourage
genuine self-disclosure will be introduced using slides, handouts, video clips,
and role plays.
Intended
Audience: This workshop is
relevant for psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors, case
managers, social workers, marriage & family therapists, alcohol & drug
abuse counselors, and other mental health professionals who work with
individuals for whom comprehensive behavioral treatments are relevant.
This course is for beginner level clinicians/providers.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this
one-day training, participants will be able to:
1. Explain
a new biosocial theory for over control
2. Describe
the RO DBT treatment structure
3. Describe
new RO DBT treatment strategies designed to enhance willingness for
self-inquiry and flexible responding.
4. Describe
the RO DBT treatment hierarchy
5. Describe
a novel treatment mechanism positing open expression = trust = social
connectedness
6. List
examples of strategies designed to improve pro-social cooperative signaling via
activation of the parasympathetic nervous system’s social-safety system
7.
Identify bio-temperamental traits linked to over control
8.
Describe the original research and development as well as
current research of Radically Open DBT
9.
Describe the RO DBT model of emotions
Time Schedule/Agenda
8:00-08:30 | Registration |
8:30-9:30 | RO-DBT – an empirically based treatment |
9:30-10:30 | The problem of too much self control |
| 15 minute break |
10:45-12:00 | The neuroregualtory model and bio-social theory |
12:00-1:00 | Lunch Break |
1:00-2:00 | Signalling matters and Radical Openness |
2:00-2:45 | Assessing overcontrol |
| 15 minute break |
3:00-4:30 | Treatment Structure, overview of RO skills and an example of targeting OC maladaptive behavior |
CE credits information for this program:
CONCEPT is approved by the American Psychological Association
and the Canadian Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for
psychologists. CONCEPT, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State
Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of
continuing education for licensed social workers #0356.Consolidated Continuing
Education and Professional Training, LLC (CONCEPT) is recognized by the New
York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners
as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health
counselors. #MHC-0073. This program is Approved by NBCC as an Approved
Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. CONCEPT is approved as a CE
provider through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, Approval
#7067 and by the Texas State Board of Examiners for
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs-CE Provider #2667). CONCEPT
Professional Training, #1480, 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. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for
this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/2017 –11/22/2020. Social
workers completing this course receive 6.5 clinical continuing education
credits. This course is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards
- ASWB NJ CE Course Approval Program Provider #152 Course #2189 from 01/15/2019
to 01/15/2021. Social workers will receive the following type and number of
credit(s): Clinical practice 6.5. CONCEPT maintains responsibility for
this program and its content.
Participants
must attend the entire workshop and complete a course evaluation to earn CE
credit. Upon completion of this workshop, all Continuing Education Certificates
will be emailed within 10 days.
Cancellation policy: 100% refundable 30 days prior to event. 50% refundable up to 15 days prior. Please contact Lindsay Johnson regarding all cancellations: lindsayjohnsonrodbt@gmail.com
Grievances: To view grievance policy, please click on link : https://www.concept-ce.com/grievances/
ADA assistance: This workshop is held in a facility which is in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act. Please contact Lindsay Johnson if special accommodation is required
For more information email lindsayjohnsonrodbt@gmail.com
SNOWDATE: Saturday, February 16th
Meet your trainers:
Amy Hoch, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist in New York and New Jersey. She is the Associate Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Rowan University. She specializes in work with adolescents and young adults who have experienced trauma and/or high risk behavior. She is trained to adherence in DBT and Trauma Focused CBT for which she is a certified trainer. Dr. Hoch has attended several 10-day RO DBT intensive trainings and sits on the US Senior Clinician Team. She oversees the RO DBT program at Rowan University and has presented on RO DBT at conferences and universities.
Lindsay Johnson, MSEd, LPC is a licensed professional counselor and approved clinical
supervisor in New Jersey. She completed her Master’s in Clinical Mental
Health Counseling from Fordham University. Lindsay is a clinician at Rowan
University’s counseling services and is the outreach coordinator. Lindsay has attended several RO DBT intensive trainings, sits on the RO DBT Senior Clinician Team, and has been trained by the treatment developer, Dr. T. Lynch. She is co-investigator on the Rowan RO DBT research study and is the team lead on the RO DBT comprehensive consultation team. She has presented on RO DBT at national conferences and other universities. Lindsay loves to share her enthusiasm and knowledge about RO DBT with other professionals (and her family and friends!)