The San Fernando Valley District
California Society for Clinical Social Work
Susan T. Lindau, LCSW
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (DBT)
A
Treatment Model for a Broad Range of Psychological and Emotional Issues
Susan
T. Lindau, LCSW is a part time Adjunct Professor at the USC School of Social
Work and has a private practice in West Los Angeles. She works as a Military Family Life Consultant
and provides support to military personnel and their families throughout the
world. She is Certified by the Board of Behavioral
Science to provide a six week training “Ordinary Treatment in Extraordinary
Times: DBT skills for non-DBT therapists” which she has given to several
clinics in LA County. She is also trained in Mindfulness Behavioral Therapy
(MCBT) and has offered “Mindfulness for Daily Living” workshops to various
social service agencies. In addition to her clinical expertise, Ms. Lindau has
a MFA in film production and has written a novel, Comfort Food. She is also has a blog titled Therapist
of Last Resort which provides
fundamental instructions for clinicians and consumers for working with
emotional regulation. You will find the
link to her website at www.lindaucounseling.com. Ms. Lindau received her MSW from the
University, Ann Arbor, MI in 1972. She
can be reached at her office at 310-440-2021.
Summary of Presentation:
Skills
such as mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance are
invaluable for those working to overcome complex problems. DBT is an evidence-based
treatment that can be utilized with a wide range of psychological issues. In
her private practice, Ms. Lindau works with clients who suffer severe
depression and chronic suicidality. This workshop will introduce attendees to
the concepts of implementing tools from DBT within the private practice. The goal of DBT treatment is to support
clients in learning not only to live with their emotional vulnerability but
also to regulate intense emotions. Participants will learn what makes DBT
unique, gain a better understanding of implementing DBT, experience some of the
techniques and be given resources and tools that they can use in their own
private practice. There will be time for
questions, discussion and clinical vignettes will be offered.
Learning Objectives:
·
Identify (3)
problem behaviors addressed in DBT treatment.
·
Be able to
explain the benefits of DBT training to clients.
·
Understand the
concepts behind the design of DBT techniques for a specific group of clients.
·
Design and integrate
modified DBT skills into a group.
·
Increase their
awareness of resources and additional support to enhance their DBT skills.
WHEN:
Sunday morning, April 12, 2015 from 9:30am-12:15pm; RSVP preferred
WHERE:
The Sherman Oaks Galleria Community Room (at Sepulveda and
Ventura)
(PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL MEET AT OUR REGULAR SITE - The
Community Room is located on the 1st level near the Cheesecake
Factory and next to the Paul Mitchell Salon.
VALIDATION FOR ALL DAY FREE PARKING
will be given at the meeting.
Coordinators: Gloria
Gesas, LCSW gegesaslcsw@gmail.com or
818-990-1053
Tanya
Moradians, Ph.D. LCSW tmoradia@ucla.edu
or 818-783-1881
All are welcome, and there is no charge for
attendance. MSW students are encouraged to attend. All attendees (LCSWs, LPCC’s and MFTs) will be able to receive 1.5
CEU units. There is no charge to any attendee wanting to receive
CEU’s. Light refreshments are provided. Bring your flyers, brochures and
business card for networking and socializing. All are welcome to attend
regardless of geography!
