The dialectic at the heart of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is acceptance & change bringing two opposites in therapy for better results than one alone. Learn advanced training techniques in DBT in our newest eBook, including these topics:

1. What is the Biosocial Theory? 
2. What to Expect in DBT 
3. The Course of Treatment in DBT 
4. Validation in DBT 

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UPCOMING LIVE PROGRAMS

• Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis: Implications for Mood, Behavior, Cognition, and Physical Health | June 7th | 1 Hour, 1 CE: Recent discoveries about gut microbiota and the ways that the gut and brain interact are fundamentally changing how professionals and researchers view various disorders and diseases. Participants will learn to describe the neurobiopsychosocial factors that influence the microbiota-gut-brain axis.

• Constitutional Criminal Mental Health Law: An Overview | June 12th | 4 Hours, 4 CEs: Forensic practice is governed and bound by legal doctrines. As such, forensic professionals need to be well-versed in these doctrines to maintain competence. Christopher Slobogin, J.D., LLM dives into this topic area, including surveying all-important Supreme Court opinions and a sampling of state and federal approaches to the issues. Suitable for beginners and advanced professionals alike, the program will give general context on relevant legal frameworks as well as dive into nuance on key legal rules.
  >  Enroll by May 29th for $25 off with early registration

• Development of Self and Mind: A Comparison of Buddhist and Western Psychology | June 14th | 2 Hours, 2 CEs: Buddhism and Western psychology have a long and shared history, and their integration has positively impacted both disciplines. They share some key principles, including the importance of understanding the individual and their personal experience, the need for mindful and active engagement with the world around them, and the need to find ways to reduce suffering. Presented by Mark D. Stauffer, PhD, this program unpacks the Buddhist psychological and philosophical emphasis on the direct experience of self and "mind" and what that potentially holds for clinicians.

• Responding to Concerns about the Work of other Professionals in Forensic Practice | June 16th | 3.5 Hours, 3.5 CEs: The right way to critically address concerns about the work of other professionals in adversarial proceedings isn’t always obvious. Randy Otto, PhD will cover the basic principles that should guide psychologists when commenting on the assessment work of other professionals, including how to approach this process as well as relevant ethical obligations. This training program is for beginner, intermediate, and advanced-level clinicians who work at the intersection of clinical psychology and law.
  >  Enroll by June 1st for $25 off with early registration
  

• FREE! Decision-Making in Forensic Psychology: A On-Demand Dynamic Program | Through May 31st | 2.5 Hours, 2.5 CEs: This project, funded by the National Science Foundation, is both a training program and a research project. Its purpose is to better understand how mental health professionals come to conclusions and make decisions in evaluations in legally-relevant cases. It includes personalized feedback to help you understand your own behaviors with a didactic portion with video instruction.
  
  > Click here for more information and to participate. Registration is available through May 31st.

Wishing you well, 

Patricia A. Zapf, PhD
VP, Continuing & Professional Studies
Palo Alto University
pzapf@paloaltou.edu
concept.PaloAltoU.edu

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