COMPREHENSIVE DBT TRAINING

The 5 day comprehensive training is designed for therapists, clinicians and mental health practitioners to gain knowledge in the theory, strategies, and skills in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. This training combines didactic teaching with role plays, multi-media tools, and experiential learning in order provide a hands-on experience. It is meant to provide the foundation and tools for therapists to begin implementing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in their own practices.

The training requires participation in all 5 days, and participants are recommended to hold a Masters degree in Counselling or Clinical Psychology or equivalent. This training is pre-approved for 30 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA-ACCP).

General Information

Learning Objectives

  • Adopt the theory and practice of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

  • Understand the background and development of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

  • Illustrate the bio-social model of emotion dysregluation

  • Implement Dialectical Behaviour Therapy principles and strategies

  • Define problems through a behavioural lens and conduct chain analysis

  • Learn and apply the different levels of validation

  • Incorporate the diary card and implement phone coaching protocols

  • Assess for suicide risk and generate solutions for problem behaviours

  • Structure a consultation team and skills group

  • Identify Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills in:

    • Mindfulness

    • Distress Tolerance

    • Emotion Regulation

    • Interpersonal Effectiveness

Daily Schedule

  • 9:00 – 9:10 Sign in

  • 9:10 – 10:30 Instructional Time 1

  • 10:30 – 10:45 Break

  • 10:45 –12:00 Instructional Time 2

  • 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Break

  • 1:00 - 2:30 Instructional Time 3

  • 2:30 - 2:45 Break

  • 2:45 to 3:45 Instructional Time 4

  • 3:45 to 4:00 Q & A, Evaluation

Available Formats

 

In Person

Train in DBT in person at the DBT Centre for Fraser Valley with our full multi-media set up. Daily snacks and refreshments are provided.

A digital version of the training booklet will be available to every participant and a digital version of the DBT Skills guide will also be available for all participants upon training completion.

Virtual

Train in DBT virtually from the comfort of your own home or office. A digital version of the training booklet will be available to every participant and a digital version of the DBT Skills guide will also be available for all participants upon training completion.

Software

Zoom Video Conferencing

(Download here)

Hardware

Laptop or Desktop Computer (Mac or PC) or Smartphone

Computer Speakers

Computer Microphone

Tuition

 

In Person

  • $1450 CAD

  • Registration closes two weeks prior to first training date

  • All prices are subjected to GST

  • Cancellations made within 4 weeks to first training date are subjected to 50% administration fee

 

Virtual

  • $1250 CAD

  • Registration closes one week prior to first training date

  • All prices are subjected to GST

  • Cancellations made within 4 weeks to first training date are subjected to 50% administration fee