DBT Skills Training for Emotional Problem Solving for Adolescents (DBT STEPS-A): Administrators' Introduction

This workshop is designed for school administrators and stakeholders at various levels to provide a structured format in discussing implementation strategies for providing a structured social emotional learning (SEL) class and the barriers to implementing in current school-based settings.

This half-day will provide a brief overview of what DBT: STEPS-A is and its intended audience. Discussion of the current school structure, environment, and staff for potential implementation will take place. Finally, identified barriers, strategies and use of upstream approaches will be discussed with a perspective of showing initial impact among students, teachers, staff, and the school environment. Implementing a social emotional curriculum requires the support and understanding of administrators in order to assist staff in teaching an SEL class and ultimately, shifting the culture of schools to one that educates the whole child, both academically and emotionally.

Our facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. Individuals who need special accommodations should contact us at least two weeks prior to the workshop.

Please arrive early to allow time for parking and registration.