TAP Validation Workshop, Dec. 7, 2019

Validation Workshop: Increasing Validation and Decreasing Invalidation.

Triangle Area Psychology Clinic, 5726 Fayetteville Road, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27713. tapclinicnc.com

Date: Saturday, December 7th, 2019. 9am—12pm

Description:  Validation is a skill that you can use to communicate understanding and to help someone to calm down. Learn the science of validation and invalidation, and learn practical skills to use to improve your relationships.

The workshop is designed for professionals, learners, and/or clients and family members. The workshop is psycho-educational rather than a group or or therapeutic setting, so while clients and families are welcome to attend, this will not be a therapy service.

Workshop Cost: $200. Reduced fee available if cost is prohibitive.

Co-Leaders: Dr. Melissa Miller has extensive training in DBT and treating individuals with emotional and interpersonal dysregulation, as well as expertise in providing psychoeducation and skills training for their loved ones. Dr. Miller is amazingly skilled at teaching DBT concepts in a way that is both accessible and engaging.

Jennifer L. Buchholz, M.A. is a Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology at UNC, and she is a clinical extern at the TAP Clinic. She currently co-leads both adult DBT skills groups at the TAP Clinic.

Topics covered:

• Introduction and basic concepts

• Validation, invalidation, and emotional functioning

• Validation: step-by-step

• Building a validation vocabulary

• Research review: how these skills work

• Validation in tough situations

• Using genuine language

• Practice

• Q & A

Questions: Email Dr. Miller at miller@tapclinicnc.com . You can also find more information on our website.

To register: Email info@tapclinicnc.com or call (919) 237-3321