Lea Didion

Mental Health Grand Rounds training that utilized research findings on the differential diagnoses for BPD and how clinicians "in the room" can help differentiate these diagnoses as well as experiential exercises (role plays) to help clinicians differentiate between BPD and other diagnoses. Additionally, experiential learning was employed to demonstrate how the biosocial theory of DBT can educate individuals on their diagnosis and enhance treatment engagement.

Specialty presentation at the annual Mental Health Summit at the Washington DC VAMC on the diagnosis of BPD, the fundamentals of DBT, how to effectively explain the biosocial theory, and specifics about the DBT Clinical Services at the Washington DC VAMC.

A biannual refresher training presented to staff and trainees at the Washington DC VAMC on Prolonged Exposure Therapy. There is a particular focus on "what's not covered in the manual" and experiential exercises