DBT Intensive Training

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DBT Intensive Training

• Safdar I. Chaudhary, MD
• Diane Dean, RN,C, LPC
• Lynne Castle, APRN, BC

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Part OneApril 21, 28 May 5, 2006

• 57 Registrants
• 3- Threshold, Inc
• 4- Family Services
• 2- Passavant Memorial Homes
• 6- WHO Pathways
• 2- Community Living
• 2- Pressley Ridge
• 2- Seclairer
• 2- Southwest Beh
  Health
• 2- Cambria Cty LTSR

• 1- Paula Teacher Associate
• 4- Excela Health
• 7- Westmoreland Hospital
• 3- Latrobe Hosp
• 3- Westmoreland Psych Rehab
• 2- Adelphoi Village
• 8- Torrance State Hospital
• 2- Individuals

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Mid-Point Evaluation

• 51 forms returned
• Were the teaching methods effective?
• Were the physical facilities conducive to
  learning?
• Could the information contribute to achieving
  personal/professional goals?
• Was there enough practice/study time?

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Mid-Point Evaluation

• Objectives
• Provide a working Knowledge of DBT concepts
• Learn the philosophy of DBT and its practical
  implications for day to day practice
• Learn about the efficacy of DBT in treating
  various behavioral disorders
• Understand the DBT hierarchy of treatment and how
  it applies to guides treatment
• Understand core mindfulness skills
• Develop a working knowledge of DBT skills

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Faculty Effectiveness

• 98 rated evaluators a 4 or 5 on a
• 1 (low) to 5 (high) scale
• Clear, orderly presentation
• Appropriate level for audience
• Respond to needs/questions of audience
• Maintain Interest
• Adequate Level of Knowledge/Expertise

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Faculty Effectiveness

• All presenters averaged ratings between 4 and 5
  on same scale

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Faculty Comments

• Safdar I. Chaudhary, MD
• Who wouldnt like him?
• Funny, caring.
• Obviously passionate in topic
• Very calming, encouraging.
• Humor helped facilitate understanding.
• Could listen to your presentations all the time
  ?

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Faculty Comments

• Diane Dean, RN,C, LPC
• Very clear and stated in a way that applies to
  all levels.
• Sense of humor/maintained my interest/able to
  stay focused.
• Down to earth knowledgeable.
• Your commitment to DBT is energizing
  inspiring.
• Supportive, interactive.
• Nicely playful with mindfulness exercises.

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Faculty Comments

• Lynne Castle, APRN, BC
• Demonstrations helpful/creative/maintained my
  interest.
• Great examples from difficultsettings.
• Excellent role-playing interactive.
• Your enthusiasm is contagious!
• Very relevant material wonderful examples of
  exercises to practice in groups!
• It is obvious that Lynne is very knowledgeable.

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Program Comments

• Enjoyed laughingthe practicality of
  techniquesthe validating, non-judgmental stance
  of presenters.
• This training brings me back to the prospective
  of using compassion when working with our
  residents. I enjoy a challenge and this training
  will offer this.

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Program Comments

• I thought the presenters were very knowledgeable
  and interesting. Also, I can apply this to my
  own life! GREAT JOB!
• Engaginghands on!
• Good mixture of lecture/audio/experiential. I
  like having three trainers with three styles.

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Program Comments

• The handouts, the book, the way the trainers are
  willing to work with us outside of class.
• The mindfulness activities, role plays
  instructors ability to interact with audience.
• That it is beneficial to you as well as pts.
• The ability to practice these new skills with a
  support system in place the concept of
  following up over time.

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Areas for Improvement

• DBT skills group simulation
• A lot of material to graspmore examples of
  skills.
• More guidance with behavior chains.
• Starter packet.
• Reduce reading.
• Fewer/More role-plays.

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Areas for Improvement

• Better acoustics
• Worksheets to practice.
• Cheat-sheet of skills.
• Shorten/Lengthen the training

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DBT Intensive Training

• Part Two Fall 2006
• Consultation Summer 2006

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DBT Intensive Training

• Helping Patients Build a
• Life Worth Living

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Additional Information other teaching /
educational resources

• You can reach Safdar I. Chaudhary, MD at the
  following
• Office 341 Story Road, Export, PA 15632
• Tel [phone]
• Email safdar3_at_gmail.com
• Web www.seclairer.com
• Fax [phone]