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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - DBT: What Is It and Who Is It For?
DESCRIPTION:One of the most common questions asked by clinicians\, organizations\, and members of the public is: Who is DBT actually for? \nThis one-hour introductory workshop explores the foundational principles of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy\, including the treatment modes and functions involved in an effective comprehensive DBT program. Participants will develop a clearer understanding of who may benefit from DBT\, when it may be the most appropriate intervention\, and when another treatment approach may be more suitable. \nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand the background and principles of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.\nUnderstand the modes and functions of an effective Dialectical Behaviour Therapy program.\nIdentify the core clinical features and presentations that indicate DBT as an appropriate intervention.\nDifferentiate between people who are a strong fit for comprehensive DBT versus other evidence-based treatment approaches.\n\nAbout the Presenters\nEd Chen\, M.Ed\, RCC-ACS\, CCC \nEd is a BCACC registered\, CCPA certified clinical counsellor\, and a BCACC Approved Clinical Supervisor. As a clinician\, Ed has extensive experience in delivering Dialectical Behavior Therapy to high-risk adults\, youths and families experiencing concerns such as suicidality\, self-harm\, impulsivity\, depression\, anxiety\, trauma\, and addictions. \nAs a trainer\, Ed has undergone the Train the Trainer Program under Dr. Marsha Linehan’s Behavioural Tech Institute. In addition to the foundational DBT and RO-DBT treatment programs\, Ed is also trained in DBT for Substance Use Disorders (DBT-SUD)\, DBT Skills in Schools (DBT STEPS-A)\, DBT for Adolescents (DBT-A)\, and DBT for Trauma (DBT-PE) Protocols. Ed also has considerable background in DBT program development in government agencies\, community services\, and schools. Ed’s DBT Program for Young Parents in Schools was nominated for a Premier’s Award for innovation. \nIn 2026\, the DBT Centre and Clinic of Greater Vancouver was nominated for Authority Magazine’s Social Impact Hero Award. Ed’s work has also been featured on major publications\, and he is a regular contributor to Medium’s Authority Magazine. \nSawlat Tirtha\, MSW\, RSW \nSawlat is a Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers based in Vancouver\, BC\, who provides therapy to individuals navigating a wide range of emotional\, relational\, and identity-related challenges. She brings a client-centred\, anti-oppressive\, and trauma- and systems-informed approach to her work\, creating a therapeutic space that is grounded\, compassionate\, and collaborative. \nSawlat has experience supporting both youth and adults\, including current and former youth in care\, queer and trans individuals\, and those navigating complex life transitions or identity exploration. Her areas of focus include anxiety\, depression\, trauma\, suicidality\, and relationship and boundary concerns. \nAs a clinician\, Sawlat continues to pursue advanced training in DBT treatment for both adults and adolescents\, and actively integrates DBT principles and strategies into her clinical practice. \n 
URL:https://bcacc.ca/events/lunch-learn-dbt-what-is-it-and-who-is-it-for/
LOCATION:Online\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BCACC Workshop / Lunch & Learn
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