Verbal Aikido: Responding to Invalidation (A DBT for Life WEBinar)

Invalidation is like pouring lighter fluid on the fire of emotions. Learn how to respond skillfully to invalidations using DBT skills combined with martial arts principles to transform an attack into a conversation (or at least put an end to the insults). In this 2.5 hour LIVE webinar session, we will explore:

• Validation strategies
• Validating ANY truth in what the other person is saying
• Directing your opponents energy to shift the conversation
• Setting clear limits
• And so much more!

You will complete this webinar with a toolkit of options for skillful responds to criticism, insults and attacks. You'll collect actionable DBT skills along the way.

Diana will be lecturing using images, custom videos (created by DBT for Life), stories and straight talk. You will need to purchase a copy of DBT for Life: Skills to transform the way you live as there is assigned reading to prepare for the webinar. There will also be Q&A. 

Register NOW for Tuesday, Oct 22 at 6:30pm Central Time. 

Register by July 1 for $25.

Register by Aug 1 for $30.

Register by Sept 1 for $35.

Register by Oct 1 for $40.

This LIVE webinar is appropriate for anyone who is interested in DBT, clients, family members of people already in DBT, mental health professionals and the general public. There is no pre-requisite. The 90-minute webinar is conducted online using Zoom.