COMPREHENSIVE FOUNDATIONAL DBT TRAINING

The comprehensive foundational DBT 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 days, and participants are recommended to hold a Masters degree in Counselling or Clinical Psychology or equivalent. The degree requirement was set to ensure that participants have the basic competency as a front line mental health clinician. This training also assumes participants are registered with their respective regulatory bodies to ensure ethical and best health practices.

All trainings at our centre are pre-approved for 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 the major Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills in:
- Mindfulness
- Distress Tolerance
- Emotion Regulation
- Interpersonal Effectiveness

Daily Schedule

ALL PUBLIC TRAINING TIMES ARE IN PST

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

Modalities

In-Person

Train in DBT in person with us with our full multi-media set up.

A physical 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

Avoid the travel and commute by training virtually in DBT 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.

Where You Are

Train in DBT in person at your office or agency. We will travel to wherever you are so you don’t have to.

A physical 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.

Formats & Duration

Group

5 days, 30 hour training
12 participants maximum

One-On-One

4 days, 24 hour training
One on one private Instruction

Tuition

In Person | Group

$1300 CAD Professional Rate
$1100 CAD Student Rate*
Registration closes two weeks prior to first training date
All prices are subjected to GST
Non-refundable

*Valid student ID is required upon registration

Virtual | Group

$1100 CAD Professional Rate
$900 CAD Student Rate*
Registration closes one week prior to first training date
All prices are subjected to GST
Non-refundable