Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): An Evidence-Based Treatment Option for Individuals with Dual Diagnosis
Mental disorders can arise from multiple sources, and in many cases there is no single accepted or consistent cause. The primary paradigm of mainstream psychiatry is said to be the biopsychosocial model which incorporates biological, psychological and social factors. A number of treatment modalities are effective for people with I/DD.
DBT’s aim in creating a validating environment is to teach the individual to trust and validate her own emotions, thoughts,
EMDR does not require insight, language, or intellect to reprocess the traumatic retained memories. EMDR can be implemented without language
Trauma and its ensuing accommodations, including challenging behaviors, have been a growing consideration for practitioners working with people with intellectual
The EMDR Institute™, founded by Dr Francine Shapiro in 1990, offers quality trainings in the EMDR™ methodology, a treatment approach
NCI Data Brief, Issue 6. The National Core Indicators (NCI) project provides important information on the experiences of people with
In trauma informed care systems, we want to integrate these principles into all our clinical interventions. We want to include
Persons with developmental disabilities experience the full affective range of the effects of trauma and may benefit from a variety
Persons with developmental disabilities are frequently exposed to interpersonal violence and crime, directed at themselves and others, and are in
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC) is a technical assistance center