In this session we’ll begin by briefly discussing the hallmarks of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and why it can be so life-changing for chronically suicidal people. We’ll then discuss the ways in which Borderline Personality Disorder, and other disorders of dysregulation, show up in primary care practice. Then we’ll connect the dots and discuss the ways in which DBT can be adapted and applied in a primary care setting, accepting that it will never be fully adherent DBT. We’ll finish with an introduction to DBT case consultation for the benefit of reducing provider burnout.
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