Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional Development Workshop

An online workshop hosted by the Community Mental Health program.

This professional development workshop will discuss dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and how it can be utilized in the mental health field. It will also provide an overview of the different skills that are involved with DBT.

Learning Objectives

In this workshop, participants will:

• have an increased knowledge about the history of DBT
• gain knowledge on implementing DBT in clinical practice
• gain an overview of the different categories of clinical skills that are involved with DBT

Meet the Host

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Dr. Brittany Hammonds, (she, her, hers), DSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS is a licensed clinical social worker, licensed clinical addiction specialist, and a certified clinical supervisor. Brittany received her MSW from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2015. Brittany also received her doctorate in social work from Tulane University in 2021. Brittany has experience with working with adults and adolescents. Brittany specializes in working in substance abuse and/or other addictions. Brittany also has experience with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and life adjustments. Brittany utilizes Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for treatment approaches. Brittany offers a safe place for her clients. Brittany utilizes a strengths-based approach and empowers her clients. Brittany refers to herself as the guide and her clients are the experts of their own lives. Brittany thrives with working with a diverse clientele.

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