CDP Presents: Using Tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Suicide Prevention via Zoom

10 February 2026, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern

Description: In this 90-minute webinar, participants will learn the basic structure of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT. The session will review data on DBT’s efficacy in reducing suicide risk and highlight two core DBT concepts that can be used to address suicide risk: the “life worth living” and a behavioral chain analysis. First, the concept of a life worth living will be described in the context of a case example to illustrate how to collaboratively identify treatment goals, enhance client motivation, and reduce suicide risk. Second, a worked example of a behavioral chain analysis will be provided, followed by a solution analysis to show how to identify new skills that are needed to reduce a client’s risk. Participants will leave with practical ideas about how to weave these two elements of DBT into any behaviorally-based treatment paradigm to address suicidal behavior.

Please note: While registration is slated to end once the webinar begins on 10 February 2026, space in this event is limited and registration will close once capacity has been reached, even if this is before the final registration date. 

Target Audience: For behavioral health/healthcare providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their families.

To access the course, on the day of the event, log into your account here: https://deploymentpsych.ce21.com/Account/MyAccount and click on the green "Launch Webinar" button.

System Requirements:
This course will be presented via Zoom teleconferencing software. Zoom is browser-based, however an add-in may need to be installed before attending. Participants can test their computer's capabilities by clicking here (or visiting https://zoom.us/test​). We recommend those using Internet connections on government or military locations test their ability to load Zoom in advance of the event to ensure there are no technical difficulties. Microphones and webcams are not necessary, but you will need a computer with working speakers or headphones. If you encounter connection difficulties when using your computer, the Zoom app is also available for iOS and Android devices.

Continuing Education Details:
The Center for Deployment Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center for Deployment Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Center for Deployment Psychology offers attendees 1.5 credit hours for participation in this training.

Participant attendance data will be collected electronically during webinars. There is a 30-day time limit post-training to complete all CE requirements. If you do not wish to complete the evaluation, please contact the training event's POC after the training event. Partial credits cannot be issued. 

Inquiries regarding CE credits may be directed via email to Jeremy Karp at jeremy.karp.ctr@usuhs.edu. CEs provided by American Psychological Association sponsors are acceptable for most licensed professionals when renewing their license and it is our experience that these CE credits have been recognized by most professional state license boards. However, please check with your board regarding the acceptability of these CE credits for this activity.

For additional details, please click here or on the "CE DETAILS" button at the top of the page.

For technical issues, please contact Mr. Jeremy Karp (jeremy.karp.ctr@usuhs.edu) or Mr. Chris Adams (christopher.adams.ctr@usuhs.edu).