2026 Conference - June 9th
9:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Introduction To Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) For Disorders Of Over-Control
Early Bird Discount Ends May 14th!
Early bird: $75 with CE's (Regular $95)
Early bird: $55 without CE's (Regular $75)
Early bird: $30 Student (Regular $40)
Lindsay Johnson, LPC, LCADC, EdD
Earn 5 CE credit hours
Earn 5 CE credit hours
Learning Objectives
9:00-10:30am:
RO DBT - An Empirically Based Treatment
The Problem of Too Much Self-Control, Bio-Social Theory, Signaling Matters
10:45-11:45:
Radical Openness
[Lunch 12-1pm]
1:00-2:45pm:
Addressing Maladaptive Behavior
3:00-3:45pm:
Incorporating RO DBT into Personal and Professional Life
- Define the problem of overcontrol according to the four core deficits.
- Explain the specific biosocial theory for overcontrol.
- Describe what Radical Openness is (and is not).
- Describe the RO-DBT treatment hierarchy and modes of treatment.
- Evaluate whether RO DBT might be a suitable treatment for your clients.
- Apply at least 4 skills from RO DBT And how to use them personally and professionally.
- Discuss at least 3 ways to bring RO DBT principles into personal life and professional practice.
9:00-10:30am:
RO DBT - An Empirically Based Treatment
The Problem of Too Much Self-Control, Bio-Social Theory, Signaling Matters
- Explore the efficacy and feasibility of RODBT
- Define overcontrol via the self-control dialectic
- Explain the specific neuro-biosocial theory for overcontrol
10:45-11:45:
Radical Openness
- Define social signaling
- Identify the primary mechanism for change in RO DBT
- Describe what Radical Openness is (and is not)
- Define the problem of overcontrol according to the four core deficits
- Evaluate whether RO DBT might be a suitable treatment for your clients
- Describe the RO-DBT treatment hierarchy and modes of treatment
- Review how RO DBT skills class is different from group therapy
[Lunch 12-1pm]
1:00-2:45pm:
Addressing Maladaptive Behavior
- Identify two types of maladaptive behaviors that impact treatment
- Learn briefly how to address two maladaptive behaviors in RO DBT
- Review and practice one of the foundational skills in RO DBT
3:00-3:45pm:
Incorporating RO DBT into Personal and Professional Life
- Learn about 3 additional skills from RO DBT that supports flexible living
- Discuss at least 3 ways to bring RO DBT principles into personal life and professional practice
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