1. Daren Ford, LCSW, CADC II DBT in Primary Care Settings

2. Triune Theory

3. Our Needs (Maslow) FULFILLMENT: ESTEEM: Self-respect, respect of others, confidence, achievement. RELATIONSHIP NEEDS: Friendship, family, social groups, sexual intimacy. SAFETY NEEDS: Shelter, income, health care, etc. PHYSICAL NEEDS: Food, water, air, sleep, etc.

4. What DBT Brings A decrease in maladaptive behaviors Tools to work towards acceptance An increase in effective behaviors Valuable, workable skills for affect regulation Tools for patients to walk through distress, crisis and personal neglect (re-enactment) A way to create mindful and effective interpersonal responses towards self and others

5. Connection of Critical Disciplines Psycho Social Bio