SW 589 Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Clinical Social Work Practice
This course provides an overview of the theoretical underpinnings and clinical applications of dialectical behavioral therapy. Students will learn how to implement DBT treatment methods include integrating skills training into psychotherapy into their clinical practice with a diverse client population who present with a range of disorders and psychosocial concerns. The four key skill sets include: distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Case examples and role-play will be utilized. This course meets the requirement for a clinical practice elective.
Prerequisite
SW-421B and SW-411B