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Beck Institute Workshop: "Dialectical Behavior Therapy: A Clinical Introduction" with Rebecca Hanson-Richardson, Ph.D.

May, 2005—Assumption College's Aaron T. Beck Institute for Cognitive Studies presents "Dialectical Behavior Therapy: A Clinical Introduction", a workshop with Rebecca Hanson-Richardson, Ph.D., on Friday, May 20, 2005 from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of La Maison Francaise.

This workshop will provide an introduction to DBT. Dr. Hanson-Richardson will use videotapes and role play to demonstrate key concepts. Participants will have opportunities to observe, practice, and receive feedback on the use of basic strategies throughout the workshop. Participants will learn: how principles of DBT structure treatment; the functions and modalities of treatment in a comprehensive DBT program; four sets of skills that clients learn in DBT; and basic coaching strategies of validation & problem solving.

Rebecca Hanson-Richardson, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist at Worcester State Hospital and a faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at UMass Memorial Medical Center. She received the award for Professional Excellence from the Professional Service Organization of Worcester State Hospital in 2002, and the Paul J. Barreira Teaching Award from the Psychiatry Residents of the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2004.

A fee of $45 is required for this workshop. Further information can be obtained by calling (508) 767-7390.