DC:0-5 Community of Practice
Intended only for professionals who have already completed a full DC:0-5 Training, Community of Practice Calls (CoP) are designed to provide reflective support, feedback from the field, and guidance on the implementation of the DC:0-5 Classification System. Participants are asked to wait at least one month after the completion of the DC:0-5 Training workshop before registering for the CoP meeting to allow time to practice using the DC:0-5 framework.
What to Expect During an Open Case Discussion:
- Bring your experiences and present a case for discussion with a DC:0-5 expert and your peers.
- Share ideas and learn from colleagues to develop practical strategies together.
Upcoming Open Case Discussions:
- Tuesday, September 29, 2026: 1:00 - 2:30 PM; with Dr. Gerard Costa
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026: 12:00 - 1:30 PM; with Dr. Gilbert Foley
What to Expect During a Prepared DC:0-5 Casebook Session:
- Explore real-world case studies from the DC:0-5 Casebook with expert DC:0-5 trainers
- Work together to apply the DC:0-5 framework to real situations.
Upcoming Casebook Session:
- Friday, October 16, 2026: 1:00 - 2:30 PM; with Dr. Gerard Costa
In this casebook session, participants will discuss the case of a 40-month-old boy, Elijah, and his primary diagnosis of Disorder of Dysregulated Anger and Aggression. His family, social and developmental history will be discussed and the case conceptualization from the DC:0-5 Casework will be described. The process of differential diagnoses will be examined as the multiaxial diagnostic formulation is presented.