Adapting DBT for Neurodivergent Minds: Clinical Strategies That Work - July 8, 2025
Includes a Live In-Person Event on 07/08/2025 at 12:45 PM (EDT)
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- Learners - $40
A 3-Hour Training with Christina Jones, LPC, LPC/S, MAC
12:45pm-4:00pm
130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
Presentation: This interactive training explores how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills can be effectively adapted for neurodivergent populations, including clients with ADHD, autism, and related profiles. We’ll go beyond the standard DBT framework to focus on clinical decision-making, skill application, and the therapeutic relationship. Participants will leave with practical tools and nuanced strategies for modifying DBT skills to better support clients who experience sensory sensitivities, emotional intensity, executive functioning challenges, and social communication differences.
Clinicians will have the opportunity to reflect on their role, increase attunement to neurodivergent needs, and identify common missteps in applying DBT “by the book” with clients who require a more flexible, concrete approach.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify key challenges neurodivergent clients may face when engaging in standard DBT skill acquisition and practice;
- Explore common therapist responses (and pitfalls) when clients struggle with skills implementation, and practice alternative, strengths-based interventions; and
- Develop strategies for collaborative skill adaptation that respect the client’s cognitive, sensory, and emotional needs.
3 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: 4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5-7
Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A)
NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Christina Jones, LPC, LPC/S, MAC
University of South Carolina
Christina Jones, LPC, LPC/S, MAC is a native of South Carolina and has been employed by the University of South Carolina since 2015. She is an active board member with the Addictions Professionals of South Carolina (NAADAC affiliate). She earned her master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of South Carolina with a Certificate in Psychiatric Counseling. She holds certification as a Master Addictions Counselor and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor. Christina has been serving a wide range of populations since 2008 and in various settings such as outpatient & IOP substance use treatment, vocational rehabilitation, private practice, and college counseling. She offers specialized experience working with the neurodivergent community and is passionate about helping individuals seek a more fulfilling and happier life.