COMPLETE DBT SKILLS TRAINING
This 3 day training is designed to provide in-depth DBT skills instructions training in all DBT skills in the foundational program. The training is developed for therapists, clinicians and mental health practitioners so they can better provide skills teaching and instruction to their clients. This interactive training combines didactic teaching with role plays, multi-media tools, and experiential learning in order to provide a hands-on experience.
Participants are recommended to hold a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling or Clinical Psychology or equivalent, or currently working as a front line mental health worker in outpatient or inpatient settings. All trainings at our centre are pre-approved for Continuing Education Credits (CEC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA-ACCP).
*Please note that this training is skills specific in nature, and does not serve as a substitute for the 5 day comprehensive training.
General Information
Learning Objectives
In-depth training in teaching each Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills in:
General DBT Module:
5 options in dealing with any problem
Bio-social theory
Core Mindfulness Module:
States of Mind
Wise Mind Practice
What Skills
How Skills
Mindfulness of Current Emotions
Mindfulness of Current Thoughts
Mindfulness of Others
Loving Kindness
Distress Tolerance Module:
Crisis Survival
STOP
ACCEPTS
TIPP
Pros & Cons
Self-Soothe
IMPROVE
Reality Acceptance
Radical Acceptance
Willingness
Turning the Mind
Emotion Regulation Module:
Identify & Label Emotions
Challenging Emotion Myths
Function of Emotions
Model of Emotion
ABC PLEASE
Check the Facts
Problem Solving
Opposite Action
Managing Extreme Emotions
Interpersonal Effectiveness Module:
DEARMAN
GIVE
FAST
Dime Game
Challenging Interpersonal Myths
Finding People and Getting Them to Like you
Joining Groups
Ending Relationships
Validation & Recovering from Invalidation
Dialectical Thinking
Behaviour Change
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
Recommended Reading
Participants are highly encouraged to read the following texts prior to the training:
Recommended prerequisite
Participants are recommended to have participated in the following prior to the training:
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.
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.
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.
Formats & Duration
Group
3 days, 18 hour training
12 participants maximum
One-On-One
3 days, 18 hour training
One on one private Instruction
Tuition
In Person
$900 CAD Professional Rate
$750 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
$750 CAD Professional Rate
$600 CAD Student Rate*
Registration closes one week prior to first training date
All prices are subjected to GST
Non-refundable
*Valid student ID is required upon registration
For all one-on-one and custom travel trainings, please contact us directly for further information