Introduction to Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Verona, Italy)

Course Objectives

Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) is an evidence-based treatment for hypercontrol problems. Self-control, the ability to inhibit competing urges, impulses, or behaviors is highly valued by most societies. However, excessive self-control has been linked to social isolation, aloof interpersonal functioning, maladaptive perfectionism, constricted emotional expressions, and difficult-to-treat mental health problems, such as anorexia nervosa, obsessive compulsive personality disorder and refractory depression. The aim of this workshop is to introduce clinicians to the theoretical foundations and new skills underlying Radically Open-Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) for disorders of overcontrol.

Learning objectives:

Upon completion of this one-day training, participants will be able to:

1. Explain a new biosocial theory for Over-Control
2. Describe the RO DBT treatment structure
3. Describe new RO DBT treatment strategies designed to enhance willingness for self-inquiry and flexible responding.
4. Describe the RO DBT treatment hierarchy
5. Describe a novel treatment mechanism positing open expression = trust = social connectedness
6. List examples of strategies designed to improve pro-social cooperative signaling via activation of the parasympathetic nervous system’s social-safety system

The language of the course is English, and the consecutive translation from English into Italian will be carried out.

Download the flyer here for more information:

• Italian: Locandina RO DBT
• English: RO DBT Brochure

Prices & Booking

Registrations are open to psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, neuropsychiatrists.

The participation fee is 200 euros (VAT exempt).

To register you need to fill in the online form (https://forms.gle/Hq8vs2NhU7uRM4rW7) and proceed with the payment of the fee by bank transfer (the information for making the payment are available by clicking on the link in the format). The registration procedure is considered completed and confirmed only after completing the format and sending a copy of the transfer made to the email address: formazione@tagesonlus.org.

How to Register

To register you need to fill in the online form (https://forms.gle/Hq8vs2NhU7uRM4rW7) and proceed with the payment of the fee by bank transfer (the information for making the payment are available by clicking on the link in the format). The registration procedure is considered completed and confirmed only after completing the format and sending a copy of the transfer made to the email address: formazione@tagesonlus.org.

Travel Information

Workshop Location:

The Training will take place on March 14th, 2020 from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm, at the “APC / SPC”

headquarters, on Vicolo Ghiaia n. 7 – Verona, Italy (maps: https://goo.gl/maps/oSVivXL5bWFiTXs2A).