Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Strategies in Suicide Intervention

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment designed to reduce self-injurious behaviors, decrease suicide risk, and enhance skillful behavior. This presentation will explore the role of dialectical behavior therapy principles throughout a suicidal patient's intake/consult, early treatment phase, and later intervention course. Discussion will include use of measurement tools to assess suicide risk, as well as therapeutic strategies used to orient a suicidal patient's behavior toward a life worth living. Less...

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Learning Objectives

Describe elements of the Linehan Risk Assessment and Management Protocol (LRAMP) and other effective measurement tools used in the assessment of suicide risk.
Identify relevant points of suicide assessment throughout the course of treatment, in accordance with the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) model.
Identify three DBT strategies used toward suicide prevention in the course of treatment.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Learning Levels

Introductory – Content is designed for psychologists who may have little to no background in a specialized skill or content area. Through this level of programming, the learner can become acquainted with the theoretical underpinnings, principles, methods, and perspectives of a content area. An introductory level program also may serve as the foundation for subsequent intermediate and advanced learning. Introductory level programing may also be related to an emerging area of knowledge or practice. Although this content can be used as a foundation for more advanced learning, an introductory level program may simply focus on breadth, enrichment or general knowledge.

Friday, May 15, 2026

Live Interactive Webinar

10:00 AM MDT - 12:00 PM MDT

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$7.00 - $47.00

EARN 2 CE Credit Hours
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About the speaker

Kimberly Applewhite, Psy.D.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program Director

Kimberly Applewhite, PsyD (School-Clinical Child Psychologist). Dr. Applewhite is the program director of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy program at UCEBT, and specializes in DBT for children, adolescents, and adults. She has led skills groups in various settings (outpatient, mental health in primary care, inpatient, day treatment, and residential).

Agenda

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MST

Instructional methods will include audience polls (via Slido platform), written role play, and audience participation questions which allow attendees to reflect on their own practice. Audience members will also be permitted to submit questions before and during the presentation.

There are no scheduled breaks.

CE Information - Earn 2 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

Agency Approvals

UCEBT is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCEBT maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This training also provides Suicide CE credit through UPA, NASW-UT, UAMFT, and UMHCA.

CE Process Info

Before the event, you will receive an email from CE-Go with access to the virtual event. After the event, you will receive access to your evaluation and continuing education certificate via a personalized "Attendee Dashboard" link, hosted on the CE-Go website. This link and access to the virtual event will be sent to the email account you used to register for the event.

Upon accessing the CE-Go "attendee dashboard", you will be able to:

Complete evaluation forms for the event
Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format

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Disclosure

Thank you for your interest in attending our events! 100% of the proceeds from these events directly supports pro bono and sliding scale services at UCEBT.

There are no known risks to attendees. This program discusses DBT strategies used in suicide prevention. It may not include information on all applicable state laws. Misapplication of the materials, or errors in the materials, could result in harm. Clinicians are encouraged to receive additional supervision to apply strategies learned.

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Proceeds from the talk will be supporting our pro bono and sliding scale program.

Conflicts of Interest: None.

Commercial Support: None.

AI Disclosure: Will be addressed in the training.

CE Credit:
Two hours of CE credit is available for attendees who are present for the entire program. UCEBT is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCEBT maintains responsibility for this program and its content. UCEBT trainings also provide CE credit through NASW-UT, UMHCA, and UAMFT.

We ask that all participants return the post-program evaluation form at the conclusion of the program. Presenter(s) and UCEBT have not received any commercial support for this program or its contents and will not receive any commercial support prior to or during this program. For additional information or if accommodations are needed, please contact Jennifer at events@ucebt.com or (801) 419-0139.