Certified Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Practitioner

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) certification course offers specialized training in one of the most effective therapies for managing intense emotions, self-destructive behaviors, and interpersonal conflicts. Originally developed for borderline personality disorder, DBT is now widely used to treat mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation.

This course is ideal for mental health professionals, psychologists, counselors, social workers, and coaches who want to deepen their understanding and clinical application of DBT techniques in therapy and coaching settings.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certified DBT Practitioner certificate. This certification recognizes your ability to apply DBT skills across therapeutic settings, enhancing your scope of practice in mental health care and emotional wellness coaching.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Understand the theoretical foundations and structure of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

• Apply the four core DBT skill modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness

• Support clients in managing emotional reactivity, self-harm urges, and impulsive behaviors

• Structure individual and group DBT sessions effectively

• Use DBT diary cards, chain analysis, and behavioral strategies in practice

• Balance acceptance and change in therapeutic conversations

• Work ethically with high-risk clients using DBT-informed approaches

• Integrate DBT into other therapeutic or coaching frameworks for holistic mental health care