Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Identify the differences between DBT and CBT
• Explain the concept and objectives of DBT
• Identify where and when it can be applied
• Define the term dialectic
• Analyze the four skills of DBT
• Define the term psychotherapy and state its aims and goals in therapy
• Explain the role, pillars, and benefits of mindfulness in treating trauma
• Discuss how distress tolerance helps in the treatment of trauma
• Outline the steps of carrying out body scan meditation
• Describe how to establish sensory awareness
• List some prompting events for anger and disgust
• Explain the role of active listening in interpersonal effectiveness