IN-DEPTH DBT SKILLS TRAINING

This two day training is designed to provide in-depth DBT skills instructions training 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. This training is pre-approved for 12 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:

    • Mindfulness

    • Distress Tolerance

    • Emotion Regulation

    • Interpersonal Effectiveness

Daily Schedule

ALL 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:

Available Formats

 

In Person

Train in DBT in person at the DBT Centre of the 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.

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.

Software

Zoom Video Conferencing

(Download here)

Hardware

Laptop or Desktop Computer (Mac or PC) or Smartphone

Computer Speakers

Computer Microphone

Tuition

 

In Person

  • $600 CAD

  • Registration closes two weeks prior to first training date

  • All prices are subjected to GST

  • Non-refundable

 

Virtual

  • $500 CAD

  • Registration closes one week prior to first training date

  • All prices are subjected to GST

  • Non-refundable