If your work involves other humans, this workshop is for you!

This DBT-informed workshop explores interpersonal effectiveness in action, equipping professionals who support others (& want to sharpen their own skills). Build clarity, hold boundaries, & foster the kind of communication that sustains respectful relationships.

Presenter: Dr. Madeline Wishart

Humans are social creatures, and as herd animals, our social instincts and connection are not simply desirable, but the basis for our collective survival. The period of adolescence is a unique confluence of self-discovery and social integration, where the art of connection becomes both a challenge and a necessity, as they learn to balance independence and support; connection and autonomy; and prioritising the self with others.

“Boundaries Explored” offers a practical workshop that provides you with the skills to empower young people with essential interpersonal skills, drawing heavily from the Interpersonal Effectiveness module of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). It’s a day dedicated to mastering the delicate balance of honouring self-respect while nurturing relationships, learning to assert without offending, and to request without overstepping.

Interactive and dynamic, we will delve into the DEAR MAN, GIVE, and FAST techniques, fostering the ability to communicate effectively while respecting personal limits and boundaries. These skills encourage young individuals to embrace their uniqueness and develop the confidence needed for positive and reciprocal relationships. This workshop provides actionable strategies to that young people can utilise to assert themselves, build and maintain healthy relationships, and engage in balanced social interactions.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

Session 1
Explore the biosocial model in DBT and the core principles of interpersonal effectiveness. Understand the goals of interpersonal effectiveness as a DBT skillset, including balancing self-respect, maintaining relationships, and achieving personal objectives. Challenge common myths about boundaries that hinder effective communication and connection.

Session 2
Unpack the concept of boundaries and their different types. Learn how to guide clients through a boundaries health check, helping them assess whether their boundaries are working for or against them. Identify the obstacles that make asserting and maintaining helpful boundaries difficult, including survival and trauma responses.

Session 3
Develop strategies for setting verbal boundaries, managing gossip, and navigating difficult conversations with confidence. Learn to apply FAST and GIVE techniques to uphold respect and balance interactions. Explore the role of validation in relationships and avoid common validation traps.

Session 4
Let’s get assertive with the DEARMAN technique for making requests and saying “no” effectively. Explore different ways to set limits while maintaining connections. Understand professional boundaries and how to manage them in various settings.

‼️Please note this event is live and will not be recorded

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Increased understanding of interpersonal effectiveness as a DBT skillset, including its core goals and practical applications.
Expanded knowledge of boundary-setting, including different types, common challenges, and strategies for supporting young people in developing healthy limits.
Identify boundary challenges and apply targeted strategies to support individuals in developing and maintaining effective interpersonal limits.
Gain effective strategies for helping young people navigate verbal boundaries, manage difficult conversations, and foster respectful communication.
Learn targeted techniques for helping young people assert themselves, set healthy limits, and engage in balanced social

PSYCH VOICE PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES TOOLKIT

Included complimentary with your registration, you'll receive The Boundaries Explored: Empowering Young People with Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills Professional Resources Toolkit (PDF), an extensive 45+ page collection packed with practical worksheets, interactive exercises, curated references, and exclusive resources.

This workshop-specific toolkit has been purposefully curated to extend your learning beyond the session. It’s filled with targeted strategies and evidence-based tools you can immediately incorporate into your work with young people.

DR MADELINE WISHART

Dr Madeline Wishart is a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), and young people who experience difficulty in regulating their emotions and tolerating distress. She has a PhD, along with a Masters in both Professional and Clinical Psychology. Madeline has a combined history of both research and practical experience across a variety of settings. She has worked in the education, community, private and psychiatric sectors as a youth, school, trauma counsellor, and psychologist. In an academic and research capacity, Madeline has been employed as a sessional lecturer and project officer at Victoria University; and a research officer at Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) in Melbourne. For the past two decades, Madeline has provided professional training in NSSI and distress tolerance in young people, and she has been invited to present at a number of international mental health conferences. Madeline currently divides her time between her private practice - Wishart Psychology; and Psych Voice, where she delivers professional development, supervision, and evidence-based workshops designed to equip professionals with practical strategies for working with young people.

With an academic background and extensive experience supporting individuals engaging in NSSI, including as a school counsellor and psychologist, Madeline understands the unique challenges of working with young people. Her workshops are comprehensive and highly practical, offering strategies that can be directly and immediately incorporated into your professional practice.

CPD Hours

Active CPD: This workshop includes an optional post-workshop assessment. Delegates who complete this assessment can claim 6 hours of Active CPD.

Self-Identified CPD: All other delegates can claim 6 hours of self-identified CPD in their respective professions.

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👉 Healthy boundaries support everyone, & so does sharing knowledge.

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