Eight-Week DBT Skills Crash Course for Parents

5100 North Brookline Avenue,Oklahoma City OK 73112

21 June, 2021

Description

Take the next steps on your DBT journey. Parenting a child (of any age) with big emotions and disruptive behavior can be overwhelming. In this course we will teach parents how to use the DBT skills of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to create better interactions with their loved ones, led by Sarah Zimmer LMSW. THE LISTED PRICE OF $400 INCLUDES REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT FOR ALL EIGHT WEEKS PLUS A TRAINING MANUAL. This training is for parents with children of any age from all walks of life (professional or non-professional) who want to learn and benefit from DBT Skills. This event will be conducted in-person and virtually at the same time. Use promo code FAMILY for a $50 discount per ticket for caregivers from the same household or co-parenting arrangement. Eight hours of continuing education are available upon completion of the course for LCSW, LPC, and LMFT mental health professionals. This course is presented by DBT Institute Oklahoma City under the clinical direction of Kris Bryant LPC. DISCLAIMERS: We do not offer refunds but we will issue a credit for a future course if you need to cancel prior to the first session due to unforeseen circumstances. You will not receive a refund if you miss any one of the eight sessions. If the instructor has to cancel a session, a makeup session will be rescheduled. This event is educational in nature and is not meant for diagnosis or psychotherapy. Individuals who are in need of immediate support are encouraged to contact a licensed mental health professional. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Where and when is the course? The course is held on Mondays at 6:30pm in-person at DBT Institute Oklahoma City, 5100 N Brookline Ave, Suite 175 in Oklahoma City OR virtually on a secure video platform at the same time. Each session lasts roughly one hour. 2. How long is this commitment? The course will last a total of eight weeks. Because of the "crash course" nature of the group it is important that each session is attended, to the best of your ability. 3. What is the cancellation policy? We do not offer refunds but we will issue a credit for a future course if you need to cancel prior to the first session due to unforeseen circumstances. You will not receive a refund if you miss any one of the eight sessions. If the instructor has to cancel a session, a makeup session will be rescheduled. 4. Do I have to share personal details? Absolutely not! This course is focused on providing psychoeducation in a no pressure, safe setting. This is a relaxed environment where we can all learn and explore DBT together. 5. Are there required materials for the course? Yes. We will be working through The Expanded Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Manual. This manual is very user friendly and a practical way to learn DBT. Sarah Zimmer LMSW will be your guide. Sarah's therapy super-power is radical genuineness and transparent communication. Originally from Norman, Oklahoma, she received her Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma. Before starting her Master's work, Sarah has had experience in Community Mental Health, supporting adolescents, adults, and families in crisis situations. Sarah works with all populations that benefit from DBT and enjoys being professionally challenged when working with adolescents and families.