Dr. Bernstein is recognized for her expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C), an evidence-based treatment for children ages 8–12 who struggle with emotional dysregulation, behavioral outbursts, big emotions, and complex family dynamics. She integrates DBT-based parenting interventions into treatment to help families establish structure, stability, and emotional resilience at home.
In addition, Dr. Bernstein has extensive experience treating anxiety disorders, mood disorders, disruptive behavior, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, suicidal ideation & behaviors, and challenges related to life transitions and identity. She has specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and DBT for Children (DBT-C), and also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based strategies, parent management training, and family systems approaches. She works especially well with teens and young adults navigating executive functioning challenges, social relationships, decision-making, and increasing independence, and has extensive experience supporting families transitioning between outpatient, residential, and inpatient levels of care. Dr. Bernstein collaborates closely with schools, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and other providers to ensure coordinated and cohesive treatment.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children: An Introduction for Clinicians
This intermediate webinar is designed for clinicians interested in learning more about Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C), an approach designed to help children with severe emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviors. The training provides an overview of the DBT-C treatment modality, and detailed information about the various functions and modes of the therapy.
Participants gain an understanding of the DBT-C framework, how to identify children who may benefit from this approach, and how to structure treatment. The training also introduces key DBT-C skills that clinicians...Read more can incorporate into their work with children and families.
While this webinar is not a comprehensive DBT-C certification or training, it provides a foundation for understanding the model and applying specific DBT-C principles and skills in clinical practice.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the target population for DBT-C (supersensers and superparents).
- Describe how DBT-C overlaps and differs from DBT for adults/adolescents.
- Demonstrate knowledge about the functions and modes of DBT-C.
- Explain DBT-C target hierarchy.
- Apply the skills taught to parents, families, and children in DBT-C.
- Identify who to refer to DBT-C.
Target Audience
This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists and Social Workers. Many licensing boards accept CE from APA approved sponsors as well as for trainings approved by boards in other jurisdictions. Please review with your board to see whether your state approves CE for this training.
Learning Levels
- Intermediate
Friday, January 15, 2027
Live Interactive Webinar
12:00 PM EST - 02:00 PM EST
$35.00
- $50.00
EARN 2 CE Credit Hours
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About the speaker
Heather Bernstein, PsyD
Psychologist & Program Director: DBT-C
Agenda
12:00pm - 12:15pm Introduction to DBT-C12:15pm - 12:45pm Treatment Population and Goals of DBT-C
12:45pm - 1:15pm Target Hierarchy
1:15pm - 1:45pm Treatment Implementation
1:45pm - 2:00pm Q & A/ wrap-up
CE Information - Earn 2 CE Credit Hours
CE Approvals
American Psychological Association
ARC Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologist. ARC Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
NYS Board for Social Work
ARC Health OPCO, LLC 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 #SW-0899.
NYS Board for Psychology - Sponsored by The Ross Center
The Ross Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, LLC, is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0105.
CE Process Info
Many licensing boards accept CE from APA approved sponsors as well as for trainings approved by boards in other jurisdictions. Please review this chart to see whether your state approves CE for this training.
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