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June 25, 2025: An Experiential Demonstration of Sociometry

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May 9, 2025, 2:30 PM-4:30 PM
In-Person at AlignED Care

Addressing Complexities in Eating Disorder Care Through a Multidimensional Model
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Accommodations and Grievances: To request accommodations for special needs or to obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email the Program Administrator at Robyn@alignedcarecenter.com * We respectfully ask for 24 hours’ notice, if possible, if you are unable to attend. Please notify Robyn@alignedcarecenter.com

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To request accommodations for special needs or to obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email the Program Administrator at Robyn@alignedcarecenter.com * We respectfully ask for 24 hours’ notice, if possible, if you are unable to attend. Please notify Robyn@alignedcarecenter.com

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Making Sense of DBT Training Series

A practical DBT-informed training series for therapists who want clearer case formulation, steadier sessions, and clinically grounded decision-making.

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  • CE eligible

  • Designed for licensed + associate + student clinicians

  • Practical, case-based teaching

  • Los Angeles-based (virtual/in-person as applicable)​​​

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Pricing

Optional: DBT Case Consultation Group

Virtually

Early Bird*

Students: $209, $199 (Zelle-discounted)
Standard: $259, $249 (Zelle-discounted)

Regular Rate

Standard and Students:  $309, $299 (Zelle-discounted)

Parts 1-3 Package*:

Students: $599, $569 (Zelle-discounted)
Standard: $729, $699 (Zelle-discounted)

*Part 2 Early Bird Through April 10, 2026
*Part 3 Early Bird Through July 1, 2026

Join an ongoing virtual consultation group to discuss application of DBT-Informed care, reduce second-guessing, and get support with your clients.

Format: Virtual consultation group
Rate: $100 per group meeting/$600 to reserve space
Minimum commitment: 6 months
Group will be limited to 6 (six) participants. 
Who it’s for:
Clinicians who want support applying DBT strategies with fidelity to function, scope, and ethics.

Once monthly on Fridays, 10:00-11:30 am PT

April 3, May 1, June 5, July 10, August 7 & September 11

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Part 1: How DBT Thinks

DBT Principles, Structures and Strategies

On-Demand Coming Soon

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What you’ll be able to do after Part 1

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Conceptualize clients through a DBT lens (not just “teach skills”)
 

Identify treatment targets without getting lost in content

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Use nonjudgmental, functional language that improves clarity​​

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Validate effectively while still moving toward change

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Apply DBT principles immediately in everyday clinical work

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Part 2: How DBT Decides

Assessments, Targets and Behavioral Change

May 15, 9:00-4:45 pm, Encino, CA or virtually online

What you’ll be able to do after Part 2

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Decide what to work on (and what to defer) 

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Prioritize targets using DBT’s hierarchical model

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Use chain analysis and missing links to guide treatment decisions

 

Integrate diary cards with flexibility to increase clinical value

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Use commitment strategies to support follow-through and reduce drift

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Part 3: How DBT Intervenes

DBT Principles, Structures and Strategies

July 31, 9:00-4:45 pm, Encino, CA or virtually online

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What you’ll be able to do after Part 3

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Select skills based on function and target

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Identify treatment targets without getting lost in content

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Distinguish when to teach, coach, reinforce, or step back

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Integrate skills into sessions in ways that support generalization

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​Describe the purpose and clinical application of the four DBT skills modules

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DBT Theory & Skills Consultation Group

Monthly [Thursday 8:00 - 9:30 AM PT and/or Friday 8:00 - 9:30 AM PT]

$75/Session

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has proven effective for treating bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Interested in diving deeper into DBT theory and skills, or in need of a refresher on supporting your clients with these useful tools? This group is for anyone who sees clients with any level of eating disorder behaviors and wants to learn more about how to apply DBT in session.

This is also a cost-effective way to meet up to half of the supervision requirement for those pursuing the CEDS credential. You may register for as many or as few of the session dates as you like. The sessions are progressive and each of the 30-minute trainings will be unique.

Session Format:

  • 30-minute DBT educational presentations covering DBT foundations and each of the 4 skills modules over the course of the 10 sessions. 

  • Each session will be unique.

  • 60-minutes case consultation

Training Topics:

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  • DBT Overview, Foundations, Biosocial Model

  • General Skills Overview, Analyzing Behavior (Behavior Chain Analysis & Missing Links), Diary Card

  • DBT "Starter Kit"

  • DBT Core Mindfulness Skills

  • Distress Tolerance Skills Part 1

  • Distress Tolerance Skills Part 2

  • Distress Tolerance Skills Part 3

  • Emotion Regulation Skills Part 1

  • Emotion Regulation Skills Part 2

  • Emotion Regulation Skills Part 3

  • Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills

  • Commitment Strategies, Reinforcement

 

​Masters level clinicians may start accruing CEDS hours upon registration of clinical credential with state licensing board.

 

Per iaedpTM guidelines up to 12 of the 24 required CEDS supervision hours may be via group format.

 

A minimum of 3 consecutive groups is required to count CEDS supervision hours toward the iaedpTM CEDS credential for the timeframe of first group to last group attended.

​$75/session - 6 professionals max per session



An administrative fee of $5 will be assessed for cancelations up to 1 week prior to the confirmed session date. Cancelations within 1 week to 48 hours prior will be refunded 50% of the charged. Cancelations within 48 hours will not be refunded.

This event is currently full with a waitlist (see below to join waitlist).
Action Methods in Psychotherapy: A Comprehensive Introduction to Psychodrama
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Accommodations and Grievances: To request accommodations for special needs or to obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance please email the Program Administrator at Robyn@alignedcarecenter.com * We respectfully ask for 24 hours’ notice, if possible, if you are unable to attend. Please notify Robyn@alignedcarecenter.com

Meet the Trainer and Assistants

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Cindy Branch (she/her), LCSW, CP, PAT (Director/Trainer)

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Michelle McNevin (she/her), LCSW (Assistant)

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Robyn Caruso (she/her), LMFT (Assistant)

Our Sponsors Who Made This FREE Event Possible

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