The DBT STEPS-A Implementation Training provides instructors, teachers and school staff familiarity with the DBT STEPS-A curriculum. This training includes background information on how the DBT STEPS-A curriculum was developed, potential barriers and issues in implementation, solutions for student related challenges, and implementation strategies for teaching lessons. The training is designed to establish four basic elements necessary in implementing the DBT STEPS-A curriculum effectively: A. Background and Development of the DBT STEPS-A curriculum B. Structure and Implementation ConsiderationsC. Overview and demonstration of DBT STEPS-A lessons D. Preparation and participant practice of teaching DBT STEPS-A lessons.

The DBT STEPS-A Implementation Training provides instructors, teachers and school staff familiarity with the DBT STEPS-A curriculum. This training includes background information on how the DBT STEPS-A curriculum was developed, potential barriers and issues in implementation, solutions for student related challenges, and implementation strategies for teaching lessons. The training is designed to establish four basic elements necessary in implementing the DBT STEPS-A curriculum effectively: A. Background and Development of the DBT STEPS-A curriculum B. Structure and Implementation ConsiderationsC. Overview and demonstration of DBT STEPS-A lessons D. Preparation and participant practice of teaching DBT STEPS-A lessons.

This 2 day training will provide school mental health staff with an overview of how Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and strategies can be provided within the school environment using a MTSS model. School mental health staff will be taught how to identify student goals and behavioral targets for counseling sessions as well as the rationale of using a chain analysis as a method of assessment and guide to determining effective solutions. Additionally, participants will be provided step-by-step processes for providing skills coaching (based on DBT STEPS-A skills) to students “on the fly” when needed

The DBT STEPS-A Implementation Training provides instructors, teachers and school staff familiarity with the DBT STEPS-A curriculum. This training includes background information on how the DBT STEPS-A curriculum was developed, potential barriers and issues in implementation, solutions for student related challenges, and implementation strategies for teaching lessons. The training is designed to establish four basic elements necessary in implementing the DBT STEPS-A curriculum effectively: A. Background and Development of the DBT STEPS-A curriculum B. Structure and Implementation ConsiderationsC. Overview and demonstration of DBT STEPS-A lessons D. Preparation and participant practice of teaching DBT STEPS-A lessons.