Learn the core principles of DBT for South African psychologists. Explore skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance in clinical practice.
This foundational course introduces the core principles of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach for clients struggling with suicidal ideation, self-harm and emotional dysregulation. Dr Ella Brent explains the psychological states and vulnerabilities behind impulsivity and distress-maintaining cycles, and shows how DBT helps clients tolerate intense emotion and move toward safer behaviour. She gives an overview of practical tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The course is accredited by the HPCSA for CPD points and suits South African clinicians new to DBT.
This foundational CPD webinar introduces the core principles of Dialectical Behaviour therapy (DBT), a structured and evidence-based approach designed to support clients struggling with suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, and emotional dysregulation.
In this talk, Dr. Ella Brent explains the psychological states and emotional vulnerabilities that contribute to impulsivity and the distress-maintaining cycles many clients experience. Through a trauma-sensitive and skills-focused lens, she outlines how DBT enables clients to better tolerate intense emotional states and move toward safer, more constructive behaviour.
This session includes an overview of practical DBT tools that clinicians can use to help clients regulate emotions, build distress tolerance, and reduce self-harm.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
Describe the foundational principles and goals of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Recognise the emotional and behavioural patterns that DBT targets
Identify the role of DBT in addressing suicidal and self-harming behaviours
Describe an overview of DBT strategies for distress tolerance and emotion regulation in clinical practice