Lecture: Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents and Their Families

Dr. Alec Miller, a leading expert on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), will speak on an approach that is gaining wide acceptance by families, mental health professionals and schools. DBT, a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), is a compassionate, evidence-based treatment for individuals who have significant difficulty regulating emotions and behaviors.
At the event audience members will learn:
• How DBT is practiced with adolescents, families and in schools
• How families, schools and individuals can benefit from mindfulness-based treatment