Many therapy modalities have been developed to help dysregulated clients learn to regulate their emotions. Among them, notably, DBT. However, while DBT devotes much attention to individuals whose emotions are unstable and whose behaviors are out-of-control and impulsive, it neglects individuals at the other end of the dysregulation spectrum. RO-DBT is a "sister" therapy of DBT that aims to help individuals who are more rigid, emotionally cut off, overcontrolled and perfectionistic. Through lecture and experiential exercise, this workshop will provide an overview of RO-DBT, its underlying theory and conceptualization, and the some of the skills and strategies used.
https://nefesh.org/workshops/TooMuch/viewFREE WEBINAR
Too Much Emotion Regulation? RO-DBT for Rigid, Perfectionistic, and Overcontrolled Clients
Sunday, January 26, 2025, 1:00 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST
Presenter: Tzachi Fried, PhD
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the concept of overcontrol and identify client presentations that are consistent with these characteristics
- Describe and explain core features of RO-DBT conceptualization and treatment
- Identify, describe, and explain RO-DBT skills and techniques that may be helpful for their clients
This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
Many therapy modalities have been developed to help dysregulated clients learn to regulate their emotions. Among them, notably, DBT. However, while DBT devotes much attention to individuals whose emotions are unstable and whose behaviors are out-of-control and impulsive, it neglects individuals at the other end of the dysregulation spectrum. RO-DBT is a "sister" therapy of DBT that aims to help individuals who are more rigid, emotionally cut off, overcontrolled and perfectionistic. Through lecture and experiential exercise, this workshop will provide an overview of RO-DBT, its underlying theory and conceptualization, and the some of the skills and strategies used.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the concept of overcontrol and identify client presentations that are consistent with these characteristics
- Describe and explain core features of RO-DBT conceptualization and treatment
- Identify, describe, and explain RO-DBT skills and techniques that may be helpful for their clients
Agenda:
Development of RODBT 20 min
The problem
Anecdotal observations from a DBT practice
“Quiet borderlines”
Research and Development of RODBT
Core tenets of RO-DBT
What is psychological health?
Goals of RO-DBT
What is Maladaptive overcontrol? 30 min
Self control- too much of a good thing?
5 elements of maladaptive overcontrol and overcontrolled coping
Differences between undercontrolled and overcontrolled personality styles
Biosocial theory of maladaptive overcontrol 30 min
Biosocial theory
Biotemperament
Environmental factors
Overcontrolled coping
Case examples
What is RO? 30 min
Radical openness
Social safety
Social signaling
Locating your “edge”
Self-inquiry
Treatment structure 30 min
Treatment structure
Treatment hierarchy
Treatment targets
Treatment componenets
Treatment strategy 20 min
Dialectics
Skills
Experiential exercise
Questions 20 min
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
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