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Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills: An Overview for Clinicians

Does this count toward my Texas LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or LMSW renewal?

Yes. The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) accepts it as general CE hours for LPC, LMFT, LCSW, and LMSW license renewal, and it is listed on CE Broker (provider ID 70094). This course is $9, 4 CE hours.

Source: Texas BHEC rules: 22 TAC 681.140 (LPC), 801.261 (LMFT), and 781.501 (social work)

Does this count toward my Washington LMHC, LMFT, LASW, or LICSW renewal?

Yes. The Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) accepts it as general CE hours toward the 32 hours LMHCs, LMFTs, LASWs, and LICSWs need every two years. This course is $9, 4 CE hours.

Source: WAC 246-809-630, Washington continuing education requirements for counselors

Does this count toward my Oregon LPC or LMFT renewal?

Yes. It counts as 4 Oregon CE hours toward the 40 clock hours the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT) requires of LPCs and LMFTs each reporting period. This course is $9, 4 Oregon CE hours.

Source: OBLPCT continuing education requirements (OAR 833-080-0011)

Core DBT skills for general practice, and when to refer.

Clear questions, no tricks. Scout points out the key concepts so you can pass and get back to your clients.

CE hours

4

Oregon CE hours

4

Format

Self-study (reading)

Post-test

20 questions, 70% to pass

Price

$9

Course cover for Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills: An Overview for Clinicians, 4 CE hours, from Therapist CE Hours

Who is this course for?

Texas LPCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and LMSWs; Washington LMHCs, LMFTs, LASWs, and LICSWs; and Oregon LPCs and LMFTs who want Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills: An Overview for Clinicians hours toward renewal.

Is it in the state bundle?

Yes. You can pick it in the Texas and Washington bundles, $69 for 36 CE hours, and the Oregon bundle, $69 for 40 Oregon CE hours. It is also sold on its own.

Do you report it to CE Broker?

Yes, for Texas. All Texas courses are listed on CE Broker (provider ID 70094), and we report your completions to CE Broker within 30 days, using the Texas license type and number you give on the test.

How fast is the certificate?

Your certificate comes by email within 1 business day after you pass the post-test (70% to pass) and complete the evaluation.

Do I need a subscription or an account?

No. Each course or bundle is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Checkout on Payhip asks only for your email and payment. No account, no login.

About this course

This course is an educational overview of DBT skills. It is not DBT training, is not affiliated with or endorsed by Behavioral Tech Institute or the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, and does not qualify anyone to provide comprehensive DBT or to call their services DBT. Comprehensive DBT includes individual therapy, skills training, phone coaching, and a consultation team. Clinicians who wish to provide DBT should seek intensive training and consultation.

This course presents DBT skills and the research on them, including its debates, and does not endorse or reject DBT.

This course is for licensed clinicians and associates in California, Oregon (LPC and LMFT), Texas, and Washington who want an accurate working knowledge of the DBT skills and the research on them. Topics:

The core content applies in every state; state law appears only in one labeled note. Nine sections, with worked cases, FAQs, and key points. Color and Print Friendly PDFs.

Learning objectives

A sample of what you will be able to do after completing this course:

  1. Describe the biosocial theory, the four modes of comprehensive DBT, and what this overview does and does not qualify a clinician to do.
  2. Explain wise mind and distinguish the DBT mindfulness "what" skills from the "how" skills.
  3. Distinguish crisis survival skills from reality acceptance skills, and identify the medical caution attached to TIPP.
  4. Explain check the facts and apply opposite action and ABC PLEASE to case examples.
  5. Match DEAR MAN, GIVE, and FAST to objectives, relationship, and self-respect goals.
  6. Summarize the evidence for comprehensive DBT and skills-only formats, and explain the main criticisms using the same standards.
  7. Describe responsible use of single DBT skills in general practice and list indicators for referral to comprehensive DBT.
  8. Apply scope of competence, honest advertising, and informed consent standards to the use of DBT skills.

Instructor

John Oliver Ycaro, LPCC (also the course developer and CE provider). About 10 years of clinical experience in community mental health and private practice. Expertise relevant to this course: outpatient clinical work with individuals, couples, and families in community mental health and private practice.

Under CAMFT CEPA rules, the named instructor meets instructor qualifications by current related licensure and a related master’s degree (and related practice experience). A current CV is kept in the provider’s CE records.

CE information

Self-study course, offered as distance learning with a 20-question test of comprehension. 4 CE hours (4 Oregon CE hours).

CE hours are based on the length of the required reading, using our documented hours method. Your time may vary with your clinical experience and reading speed.

John Oliver Ycaro, LPCC is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. John Oliver Ycaro, LPCC maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

  • CAMFT Provider #: 10072759
  • Format: Self-study (reading), with an online post-test
  • Hours: 4 CE hours (4 Oregon CE hours)
  • Passing score: 70%
  • Certificate: Emailed within 1 business day after you pass the post-test and complete the evaluation, as a PDF you can print or save
  • Cost: $9

Texas requires me to report your completion to CE Broker within 30 days. Please enter your Texas license exactly as it appears on your license.

Price

$9

Enroll for $9

Pay securely on Payhip. CE credit is awarded after you complete the reading, pass the post-test at 70% or higher, and complete the evaluation.

Policies

Refunds / cancellation

You can get a full refund within 3 days of purchase as long as you haven't started the post-test. After you start the post-test, or after 3 days, we’re not able to offer a refund.

Accommodations

If you need a disability accommodation (for example a screen-reader-friendly file, larger print, or extra time on the post-test), email support@therapistcehours.com. We respond within 5 business days. There is no charge for accommodations.

Grievances

If you have a concern about the course, email support@therapistcehours.com. You will get a written response within 14 days. If it is not resolved, you can contact CAMFT at cepa@camft.org.

Activities not for CE credit

CE credit is awarded after you complete the reading, pass the post-test at 70% or higher, and complete the evaluation.

What you get for $9

4 CE hours for Texas and Washington and 4 Oregon CE hours for Oregon, in one self-study course you read at your own pace.

Certificate by email within 1 business day after you pass, and Texas completions reported to CE Broker within 30 days.

One-time purchase, no subscription. You can also pick it in your state bundle.

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