This session will focus on the egregious behavior protocol as an essential aspect of the implementation of a dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) program in a juvenile correctional setting. Participants will learn the essential aspects of the protocol and how it creates the time and space for effective and targeted behavioral modification, moving away from arbitrary sanctions and isolation times.

Educational Objectives

• Explain the seven steps associated with application of the egregious behavior protocol
• Describe the function of behavioral assessment in the egregious behavior protocol
• Identify common pitfalls and considerations in the application of the protocol

Level: Basic