Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 10:00 AM EST -4:45 PM EST Dina Schwartz LCSW, DBT-LBC
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About the Presenter:
Dina Schwartz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY and a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ (DBT-LBC™) certified therapist, who provides individual and family therapy, in addition to facilitating DBT skills groups. Dina specializes in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and families. Dina has extensive clinical experience treating PTSD, personality disorders, substance abuse, and mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, and treats suicidality. After receiving her Masters of Social Work from New York University, Dina was intensively trained in DBT by Behavioral Tech, LLC. Dina offers DBT Skills Training to other mental health professionals to become proficient in the foundations of DBT.
Learning Objectives:
- Adopt and practice a dialectical worldview in treatment.
- Explain the biosocial model of BPD/pervasive emotion dysregulation.
- Incorporate DBT assumptions about clients & therapists into treatment.
- Apply DBT principles and strategies during DBT consultation team meetings
- Structure treatment according to the target hierarchies for each modality (e.g., individual, skills training, phone).
- Complete a DBT Case Formulation
- Identify Secondary Targets and incorporating them into treatment
Agenda:
Welcome and Introductions (15 minutes)
Mindfulness Practice and Discussion (20 minutes)
Overview and History of DBT (20 minutes)
Behavior Science Principles (20 min)
Break (20 min)
Acceptance Principles (20 min)
Dialectical Principles (30 minutes)
Breakout rooms to discuss how to apply DBT principles with current clients. (20 min)
Break (20 minutes)
DBT Case Formulation (30 minutes)
The Biosocial Model (30 minutes)
DBT Skills Training Procedures (30 minutes)
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 6 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
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This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an introductory level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a EZ CEU seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform EZ CEU ahead of time by emailing support@nefeshinternational.com or by calling or texting 201-384-0084 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
- Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
- Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly.
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- Satisfactory Completion: Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion in your account or by clicking here
- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program