November 6, 2026
8:45am – 12:00pm Pacific Time
11:45am – 3:00pm Eastern Time
Presented Virtually via Zoom Video Communications
Presented by
Christopher Conley, MSW, DSW, RSW
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This 3-hour workshop will review DBT-consistent contingencies for continuing, pausing, or ending treatment. Attendees will have the chance to consider their own and their clients’ therapy-interfering behaviors as related to termination, role play difficult conversations and gain practical tips on laying foundations early (orient, orient, orient!) to increase confidence and competence in the skill of effective treatment termination.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least 2 components of an effective treatment contract that support eventual termination
- Name at least 1 ethical consideration when considering termination and 1 ethical consideration when considering extension
- Describe 2 reasons why clinicians may avoid discussions of termination and the appropriate DBT skills that can be used to address this barrier
PRICING
Individual Registration Fee
$159.00
Group Registration Fee for 3 or more
$135.00/person
Students are eligible for 15% off individual registration fee. Email training@pdbti.org for more information.
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS
Participants who complete the entire training will earn 3 CE hours. Partial credits will not be available.
Portland DBT Institute, Inc. (PDBTI) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PDBTI maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Portland DBT Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6326.
Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Portland DBT Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
Private Training Request
Portland DBT Institute training is available to schedule as a private training for your group. PDBTI’s training team travels locally, nationally, and internationally, to provide evidence based, adherent DBT training. Please fill out our Training Request Form and a training coordinator will contact you to see how we can work together to exceed your organization’s training goals.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
A $60.00 handling fee will be deducted upon cancellation. Refund requests by email must be received two weeks before the start date.
PDBDTI reserves the right to cancel any program due to under-enrollment, work stoppages, instructor illness, or inclement weather. If a course is cancelled, PDBTI is responsible for refunding only the course fee.
