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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach that combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness techniques. Initially developed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder, DBT has proven effective for various mental health conditions. The central concept of DBT is dialectics, emphasizing the integration of seemingly opposing elements to achieve balance and acceptance. The therapy focuses on four key modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

In mindfulness, individuals learn to cultivate awareness of the present moment, fostering self-observation without judgment. Emotion regulation involves identifying and managing intense emotions, providing practical skills to navigate emotional challenges. Interpersonal effectiveness teaches effective communication, assertiveness, and relationship-building skills. Distress tolerance equips individuals to cope with crises without making situations worse.

DBT is particularly beneficial for those struggling with emotional dysregulation, self-harm tendencies, suicidal thoughts, and difficulties in relationships. It empowers individuals to navigate life's challenges skillfully, promoting personal growth, emotional resilience, and improved overall well-being.

With this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the foundational concept of dialectics in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
• Explore the integration of cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices in DBT.
• Learn practical techniques for identifying and managing intense emotions through the emotion regulation module.
• Understand the concept of distress tolerance and gain practical coping mechanisms for navigating crises without exacerbating situations.
• Recognize the broad applicability of DBT beyond its initial focus, extending to various mental health conditions.
• Learn how to integrate Expressive Interventions with DBT to offer clients a range of ways to calm and self-sooth.

NASW-NYC Member: $54 | Other Chapter Member: $68 | Non-Member: $81

3 SW CE Contact Hours

Reji Mathew, PhD, LCSW, REAT

Registered Expressive Arts Therapist

Expressive Arts Educator/Advocate

Integrative DBT/CBT Therapist

EMDR Trained

Dr. Reji Mathew is an award-winning intermodal artist, thinker, educator, and neuroscience-informed psychotherapist. Integrating different art forms is intrinsic to her therapeutic and creative process and therapeutic approach. Her philosophy is in the integrative therapeutic expressive arts.

Her graduate education in social work, cultural studies, and community health at New York University shaped her therapeutic framework. She specializes in evidence-based treatment approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), mindfulness, positive psychology (PP), resiliency, and mind-body wellness. Her approach is also trauma-informed and has also trained in eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR).

As an academic, she presents in settings ranging from non-profits to hospitals, primarily speaking on providing mental health coping skills education with culturally affirming attunement. She collaborates with various communities to teach evidence-based psychotherapy models integrated with an expressive approach to healing and well-being.

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NASW-NYC is happy to try and fulfill any reasonable special accommodations requests following NYS laws, submitted in writing to workshops.naswnyc@socialworkers.org at least  fifteen business days prior to the workshop date. Requests received after the deadline may not be able to be processed or fulfilled in time for the event.

NASW-NYC Certificates Policy

As per New York State Continuing Education guidelines, attendees must arrive on time and attend the ENTIRE workshop to receive their Continuing Education Contact Hours. Any attendees who arrive late or leaves early to a workshop will not receive their certificate, is not allowed admittance into the workshop and is also not eligible for a refund in any way. 

NASW-NYC's policy and practice is to email a post-workshop evaluation link to each attendee within 1-3 business days after the workshop date. The evaluation will be open for a minimum of 30 calendar days and is sent to the email address attendees provided to NASW-NYC upon registering for the workshop(s). Once an attendee completes their evaluation, their certificate is automatically generated by the system and emailed to them. Completing your evaluation also allows NASW-NYC to receive a copy of the certificate. Please ensure that your registration and evaluation information is accurate (name, e-mail, license type and number) as this will impact your continuing education certificates as your certificates will reflect the information you provided.  NASW-NYC is not responsible for the accuracy of your registration information. 

NASW-NYC will re-issue continuing education certificates for a fee of $10.00 per certificate.

NASW-NYC Refund Policy

All refund requests must be submitted in writing to accounting.naswnyc@socialworkers.org no later than four business days prior to the workshop date. Refund e-mails must include the subject line "Refund Request" as well as the attendee's name, workshop date and title in the body of the e-mail. If a refund is requested later than four business days prior to the workshop date, NASW-NYC has the right to refuse the request.

- All refunds are subject to a fee of 25% for administrative processing fees

- Refund requests typically take 1-2 weeks processing time

- Refunds ONLY. Credit cannot be issued toward a future program date or substituted for another workshop.

If the workshop is cancelled, you will be informed ahead of time and fully refunded.

Notice of Filming and Photography

Please be advised that photography, and audio and video recording of participants at NASW-NYC events may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, and video recording (referred to as the “Recordings”) and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction for promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose reasonably related to the mission of the National Association of Social Workers.

You release NASW-NYC, its officers, employees and agents from any liability connected with such use of the Recordings and waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with such use of the Recordings. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by NASW-NYC or the person or entity designated to do so by NASW-NYC.

Virtual Code of Conduct

NASW-NYC is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), nationality, level of experience or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of program participants in any form, nor do we tolerate behavior that would reasonably lead to another participant being made to feel unsafe, insecure, or frightened for their physical or emotional well-being. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience. Program participants, including stakeholders, violating these rules may be expelled from the program without a refund at the discretion of the organizers. By registering, you are agreeing to follow the code of conduct.

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NASW New York City Chapter is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0027, and the Office of Addiction Services and Supports as an approved provider of CASAC credits #0288.