Tag Archives: intellectual disability

Skills System Training!

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Susan Vaught

What do you do when you have patients who could really benefit from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, but they can’t read, or have much lower intellectual capacity and can’t learn some of the bigger words and concepts, or have interference and … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: The Skills System

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Susan Vaught

    Julie F. Brown has modified DBT techniques for use with individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Skills System is comprised of skills and tools for effectively managing emotions, thoughts, and actions. Her guide for clinicians, The Skills System Instructor’s … Continue reading →

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