Description

In this talk, Ana Pascual Sánchez delves into DBT, an evidence-based treatment for young people with high levels of emotional dysregulation. The aim of the treatment is to support young people to develop the skills to have a life worth living. DBT combines acceptance and change strategies and emphasises the relevance of a dialectical approach. It is important to keep in mind that the use of validation throughout the sessions and the treatment in general is essential, in combination with problem-solving. Comprehensive DBT for adolescents includes five treatment components: DBT individual therapy, DBT multifamily skills group, skills phone coaching, case management and parenting sessions, and DBT consult. The use of the DBT diary card and behavioural chain and solution analysis are key elements of the individual sessions. Multifamily skills group includes the five skills modules: mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and walking the middle path. Phone coaching supports young people and families with the generalisation of the treatment to their real lifes, and the DBT consult supports staff members and prevents burnout. DBT case management is key to structure the environment, and includes parenting sessions. The talk aims to provide a brief summary on some of these components to provide a basic understanding on DBT treatment for adolescents.

Learning Objectives

A. To understand what is DBT and what are the treatment components

B. To gain an understanding on what individual DBT sessions involve

C. To get a basic knowledge on the DBT skills modules

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