Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) for Eating Disorders: Who, How, Why & When?

About this event

Dr Shelly Hindle-Sinclair presents 12 hours of live in-person online training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) for Eating Disorders

3 & 4 October 2023, 12:30 - 7:30pm AEDT

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is a multi-modal, team-based approach that has strong evidence for the treatment of problems relating to emotion regulation. It has shown to be efficacious for people with complex, high risk and difficult to treat problems. Initial clinical trials showed efficacy for the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder and DBT has since been applied to many other clinical presentations.

This 12-hour training will include an overview of the current models of DBT for Eating Disorders being applied internationally and research outcomes to date. Participants will also learn how to formulate eating disorders using a DBT framework; how to prioritise and target eating disorders in the context of co-occurring problems, suicidality and self-harming behaviours, and behaviours that interfere with treatment; and learn how to apply commonly used DBT skills specifically for disordered eating behaviours and problems.

This is an introductory training providing a broad overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy as it is applied to treating Eating Disorders. No prior training in DBT is required. 

There will be practical learning exercises that will assist participants in working with their current clients, however, this is not a comprehensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Participants will receive guidance around implementing DBT in their own services including DBT skills training groups, DBT consultation teams and further training options and pathways to establish and deliver a comprehensive DBT programme.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand how Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is applied for multi-problem, high risk Eating Disorders.
• Identify who DBT may be useful for and understand the theoretical rationale for this.
• Learn practical strategies drawn from DBT (relating both to individual treatment and skills training group) and how these are applied for eating disorders.

This training is appropriate for clinicians that have experience in working with people experiencing eating disorders and are trained in at least on evidence-based treatment model. As such, the training has not gone through NEDC’s Training Approvals as it is not appropriate for clinicians new to the area of eating disorders and seeking DBT as their first evidence-based treatment model training. Shelly and NEDC will continue to work together to ensure DBT training is available for clinicians not already experienced in eating disorders and seeking this as their initial treatment approach.

Spaces limited.

Pre-reading required.