How are these course presented?

Lessons from Dr. Marsha Linehan. A downloadable Course Manual with diagrams, worksheets, and 'cheat sheet' to help you remember the material. Videos of unscripted therapy session roleplays. Transcripts of roleplayed sessions with annotated commentary. Animation to reinforce key points. Exercises to practice new skills. Reflections to help you apply what you’re learning to your clients. Questions and Answers (through an online Forum). An online Library filled with enrichment readings and bonus videos.

How long can I expect to work on the course material per week?

Each week will take between 1 ½ and 3 hours.

Do I have to complete a week in a single sitting or can I take my time?

You DO NOT have to complete a week at a single sitting. You can take your time within each week but please don't fall too far behind because we cannot provide extensions.

Do I need to be online at a specific time?

You don't need to be online at a specific time! You can log in and out at a time that suits you and learn at your own pace. If your course has a forum, trainers will be online throughout the week to answer questions, but please allow a couple of days for your questions to be answered.

What happens if I miss a week or fall behind?

All our courses are self-paced. If you miss a week, or fall behind, don't worry. You can catch up at a time that suits you! In addition, each course has a grace period after all content has been released, and this bonus time can be used to catch up on any missed work. You can find out when your course access finishes by looking in "My Dashboard". If you are experiencing extenuating circumstances, you may be eligible for a deferral. Please contact us via the chat icon on the bottom right-hand corner of the website or via email at support@psychwire.com .

When will I receive my free ebook?

Your free ebook/s will be available in your course library as a downloadable PDF on the course start date.

Can international trainees participate?

We welcome participants from all over the world. All course content is accessed online, meaning you have 24/7 access to your course, no matter where you are located. Please note, courses are only offered in English.

Can I get documentation that I participated in this training?

Each participant who meets all of the course completion requirements will receive a letter of completion at the end of the program. You will receive an email upon completion that the document is available to be downloaded in your Dashboard. This will include the course name, your name, and the dates of the program. Participants seeking continuing education (CE) credit will receive CE documentation once all course requirements are completed. CE documents will be available in your Dashboard a few weeks after the program ends.

How does the forum work?

The forum is designed to provide you with expert support as you learn. You can ask questions about the course material and share experiences as you develop new skills. Both the trainers and your fellow course participants can reply, providing a rich community of learners. The trainers will be online during the week to answer questions, but please allow a few days for replies. Just note that trainers are active in the forum during the course, but not during the grace period at the end of your course.

What are the Learning Objectives for the DBT Skills course?

Identify the 4 skill modules: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Distress Tolerance. Prioritize the specific skills from each of the 4 modules to use with your clients. Identify the difference between group and individual skills training. Specify what mindfulness practice consists of, and how to practice in your own (and therefore your clients') everyday life. Define emotion regulation to change or reduce the intensity of your clients' emotional responses. Effectively communicate while making requests, increasing a positive relationship, and maintaining the self-respect of your clients. Define crisis survival skills for short-term distress and reality acceptance skills for long-term distress.

Learning Objectives for DBT Skills for Adolescents and Families course

Describe the rationale, structure and targets for skills training Discuss methods about how to engage and manage skills groups with teens and families Identify how to apply orientation and commitment strategies to teens and families; Describe the biosocial theory of emotional dysregulation among youth Identify the rationale and methods of teaching mindfulness skills Describe how to teach distress tolerance skills Discuss the adolescent-family dialectical dilemmas, dialectical thinking and acting and how to teach validation and behavior change strategies to teens and parents (walking the middle path skills) Identify methods of teaching emotion regulation skills Identify examples of how to effectively teach interpersonal effectiveness skills Identify how to provide skills coaching in individual, group, parent and family sessions

Why should I take the DBT Comprehensive program? What does this training prepare me to do?

The DBT Comprehensive online program was built to provide an exceptional learning experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for mental health professionals. The online program is intended to provide comprehensive training in the theory & application of the DBT model via an online learning format. All learning pathways include: Video lessons from a diverse range of DBT experts Detailed videos of therapy session demonstrations featuring expert analysis Exercises to practice new skills Homework and reading assignments to assist you in applying learning Animation to reinforce key points A Resource Library filled with additional readings, research and bonus videos Also included in the DBT Intensive and DBT Intensive Plus pathways: Ongoing consultation and support from a DBT expert Access to Marsha Linehan’s DBT Skills course to supplement your learning Throughout this online learning experience, you’ll hone your clinical performance by learning through expert teaching, demonstrations of treatment, practice, and detailed interviews from a diverse range of DBT Experts. You’ll learn how to help clients engage in new behaviors, generate hope and maintain commitment, and troubleshoot and address the problems that may hinder those commitments. The DBT Comprehensive online program will enable you to build clinical mastery in the application of DBT and to establish an effective DBT practice.

Will the DBT Comprehensive online program count toward the requirements to become a certified DBT therapist?

Completing the DBT Comprehensive online program does not automatically certify you in DBT. The DBT-Linehan Board of Certification (the only certification board approved by Dr. Linehan) does not list any specific, approved training programs for certification. Instead they acknowledge that DBT Training can be obtained in a variety of ways, and they encourage those applying for certification to let them know where they received training. Certification in DBT is a separate, voluntary process that can be pursued once all the prerequisites for certification are met. We can confirm that our DBT Comprehensive online program does satisfy key criteria needed for DBT-LBC certification. In the end, our impression is that at this time the DBT-LBC is more concerned with a potential applicant’s mastery of the content covered in a training and the CE hours obtained than the specific training that they have gone through. For more information on DBT certification and how to apply, visit the DBT Linehan Board of Certification’s website ( https://dbt-lbc.org/ ). This is the independent group that sets the standards and manages the process for individual certification and DBT program accreditation.

What is the mentor requirement for the DBT Foundational pathway?

Foundational pathway only What is a Foundational Mentor? A DBT Foundational mentor is an experienced DBT team member who completed Intensive/Comprehensive training at least 2 years ago and agrees to meet regularly with a Foundational participant to provide support and corrective feedback. Does everyone who takes the online Foundational course need to have a mentor? No. The requirement to have a mentor is specific to those participants who are enrolled in the Foundational pathway. Participants enrolled in the Intensive or Intensive Plus pathways do not need to have a mentor. Why are Foundational participants required to have a mentor? The Foundational learning pathway is intended for persons who are joining or are current members of established and functioning DBT teams with comprehensively-trained, senior members. Upon completion of the 12-week online course, each Foundational participant must continue developing and applying their DBT knowledge and skills under the guidance of their mentor. In the Intensive and Intensive Plus pathways, this guidance and mentorship is provided via the DBT consultation sessions with the DBT expert. What are the qualifications to serve as a mentor? To be a mentor, the senior DBT team member will: Have completed Intensive training (or a comprehensive equivalent) Ensure that the Participant is oriented to their role on the DBT Consultation Team and is a functioning member of their team Meet with the Participant regularly (outside of regular Consultation Team meetings) to provide support and corrective feedback as the Participant completes the required readings and homework Agree to serve as Mentor for a minimum of one year What is the time commitment for a mentor? The time commitment per week will vary, based on the participant’s learning and development needs, and the needs of the patients whom she or he treats. A mentor must agree to meet with the participant for a minimum of one year.

Tell me more about the DBT consultation team

Intensive and Intensive Plus pathways only What is a DBT consultation team? A DBT consultation team is a group of DBT providers who work together to treat clients. A team has 5 to 10 people, and it could include a combination of providers who may have different roles, professional credentials (e.g., psychologists also working on a team with a psychiatrist), and/or work in different locations. Do I need a team to do DBT? Why? Yes, you need a team! The DBT consultation team is a required part of the treatment. In order to be faithful to the DBT model and to truly do DBT, you need to be on a consultation team. You can refer to Marsha Linehan’s Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder for a description of the important functions that the team serves in this treatment. Why is DBT a team-based treatment? There can be immense pressure on a DBT therapist, often created by clients’ risk of suicide or self-harm. The DBT team is there to make sure that the therapist is not pushed out of doing competent treatment by pressure from the client, from themselves, or from the demands of the program pushing them outside of their limits. How often do people meet with their DBT consultation teams? A DBT consultation team meets every week. This is true regardless of whether they are participating in the DBT Comprehensive Online program or are actively practicing DBT with your patients. What does a typical agenda include for a DBT consultation team meeting? A typical meeting might start with 5-10 minutes of mindfulness practice. The team will spend a few minutes to review issues and tasks from the week before, and then the focus turns to the needs of the team members. They will behaviorally define their problem or question, then ask the team for help assessing or solving the problem. A DBT consultation team meeting might also include video review to aid the development of members’ skills.

Tell me more about the team consultations with a DBT expert

Intensive and Intensive Plus pathways only What is consultation with a DBT expert? During consultation, you are paired with a DBT expert to discuss your clinical, team, and program goals and the challenges you face. The DBT expert is your consultant who provides guidance and recommendations to you and your team. Consultation sessions follow the same basic structure as DBT treatment sessions: the DBT expert collaboratively works with you and your team to set an agenda and prioritize targets. Then, consultation questions related to the targets are developed and clarified. The DBT expert and team then use assessment strategies to gain a clear picture of the clinical, team, or programmatic issue(s). A dialectical approach is then used to determine and implement solutions. Both acceptance and change-based strategies are used to engage the team members in active problem-solving. How often does the DBT expert attend team meetings during the program? The DBT expert will join your team meetings on average every two weeks during the consultation period of your training pathway, but the exact schedule and frequency will vary based on the individual needs and preferences of your team and its members. We have designed the consultation schedules throughout the program to maximise flexibility and ensure that the unique needs of each team are being met.

Tell me more about the Team Formation sessions in the Intensive Plus pathway

How will I be placed on a DBT consultation team? The Intensive Plus pathway allows individuals without an existing DBT consultation team to participate in DBT Comprehensive training by matching them into a team with others who need a team. Teams are formed when we match participants to the day and time that is most convenient for them to meet for the weekly team meetings and DBT expert consultations. This is dependent on the total number of participants enrolled in the Intensive Plus pathway, and their availability and timezone, along with our DBT expert trainers availability. We will contact you directly regarding your availability and preference for meeting times. Your start date is not confirmed until we’ve placed you in an online team. Who will be on my team? Your team will consist of others like you who are interested in becoming part of a DBT team. Your team composition may include members from all over the world. Can I change teams? Please contact Psychwire directly to enquire about changing teams or if you need additional support about your participation in the Intensive Plus pathway. Email: support@psychwire.com When will my DBT consultation team meet? When you apply for the Intensive Plus pathway, you will be able to select your program start date and nearest timezone. Your meeting date and time will be confirmed once you are accepted into the program. How do the sessions work? You, your team & your DBT expert consultant will meet for 2 hours for the first introductory session and for a series of 60-90 minute team formation consultations throughout the following 12 weeks. You will work with a designated DBT expert who will guide you through the sessions and ensure you are set up to continue meeting weekly with your online team. After the completion of these Team Formation sessions, you will meet with your team for 1 hour per week online. You will need to plan ahead for a heavier workload in these weeks and it is a program completion requirement that you attend all sessions.

How is the program presented?

All learning pathways include: Video lessons from a diverse range of DBT experts Detailed videos of therapy session demonstrations featuring expert analysis Exercises to practice new skills Homework and reading assignments to assist you in applying learning Animation to reinforce key points A Resource Library filled with additional readings, research and bonus videos Also included in the Intensive and Intensive Plus pathways: Ongoing consultation and support from a DBT expert Access to Marsha Linehan’s DBT Skills course to supplement your learning

Do I need to be online at specific times?

You may need to be online at specific times, depending on the specific learning pathway in which you are enrolled. This is because the learning and activities are presented through a variety of formats, and some program pathways have specific live, real-time participation requirements. Foundational : You do not have to be online at specific times. All 12 weeks of course content will be available on your start date after your application is complete. You can work through the lessons, readings, and exercises at your own pace during the program, and will have a total of 12 months of access from your start date. Intensive : The entire 12 weeks of Foundational online course content will be available on your start date after your team’s application is complete, and you can access the content during the week at a time that is convenient for you. You can work through the lessons, readings, and exercises at your own pace during the program. During the consultation part of your program, you must be available at a specific time, along with all members of your DBT consultation team on average every two weeks to participate in the consultation session with your DBT expert. This component of the program begins during the early portion of your Foundational Course and continues through the remaining twelve months of the program. Intensive Plus : The entire 12 weeks of Foundational online course content will be available on your start date after you have been matched with a team, and you can access the content during the week at a time that is convenient for you. You can work through the lessons, readings, and exercises at your own pace during the program. As part of the Team Formation sessions, you must be available at a specific time for each of these sessions, along with all members of your DBT consultation team. During the next part of your program, you must be available at a specific time to meet with your team once per week and every two weeks to participate in the consultation session with your DBT expert. This portion of the program begins during the Foundational Course and continues through the remaining twelve months of the program.

How long is the DBT Comprehensive online program?

The DBT Comprehensive online training program offers three distinct learning pathways and the length of the program varies based on each learning pathway: Foundational: 12 months (which includes the 12-week DBT Foundational online course and homework period) Intensive: 12 months (which includes the 12-week DBT Foundational online course, weekly team meetings, and DBT expert consultations) Intensive Plus: 12 months (which includes the 12-week DBT Foundational online course, Team Formation sessions, weekly team meetings, and DBT expert consultations)

What is the time commitment each week?

Participants should expect to spend at least 2.5 hours for each week of content to complete the Comprehensive DBT online training; however, since the program offers three distinct learning pathways, each with their own specific sequence, the actual amount of time will vary. The weekly time commitment may be higher during certain weeks of the program. For example, in the Intensive and Intensive Plus pathways you will need to allow extra time for the consultation sessions with a DBT expert. Each week participants engage in a variety of learning activities, such as watching videos, completing readings and homework exercises, and meeting with their DBT consultation team.

Is there homework to be completed during the program?

There are readings and exercises woven throughout the program to assist you in practicing your new skills and implementing the lessons. Some of the readings and homework can be completed concurrently with the Foundational online course; other homework cannot be completed until the online course is complete and you are in the additional homework period. There is a document in the library titled Part A Foundational Homework Assignments which you should print out and use as a checklist to tick off the assignments as you complete them.

Do I have to complete the weekly online coursework in a single sitting, or can I take my time?

You DO NOT have to complete the weekly online coursework in a single sitting. You can take your time within each week, but please don't fall too far behind because we cannot provide extensions. You will have the most success in the program if you stay current with the weekly online lessons, readings, and exercises. In addition, participants in the Intensive and Intensive Plus pathways must plan to attend their weekly DBT consultation team meetings. Participants in the Intensive and Intensive Plus pathways have minimum participation requirements, and excessive absences from the DBT consultation team meetings may result in dismissal from the program.

What materials or textbooks do I need for the course?

There are required readings for this online training. The first three books in this list are included with the cost of the Foundational program and will be available in your course library as downloadable PDFs on the course start date. In addition, the fourth book in this list is included with the purchase of the Intensive or Intensive Plus learning pathway, and will also be available as a PDF within your course library. Required Reading - provided free as downloadable books 1. Linehan, M. (1993). Cognitive-behavioral treatment of borderline personality disorder. New York: Guilford Press. 2. Linehan, M. (2015). DBT skills training manual. New York: Guilford Press. 3. Linehan, M. (2015). DBT skills training handouts and worksheets. New York: Guilford Press. 4. Sayrs, J., Linehan, M. (2019). DBT Teams: Development and Practice. New York: Guilford Press You will also have access to an online Resource Library that includes free, helpful handouts and reference materials.

Are the learning materials or textbooks available in languages other than English?

The DBT Comprehensive program is only offered in English. Additionally, all handouts available in the online Library are only offered in English. Participants wishing to own Marsha Linehan’s books in languages other than English should contact Guilford Press about the availability of authorized translations. As of May 2018, Guilford Press indicated that translated titles are in progress or already available in languages such as Chinese, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish. Contact Guilford Press for current information about the status and availability of translated titles.

Are there eligibility requirements for each pathway? Which pathway should I take?

This program of study offers three distinct pathways: Foundational, Intensive, and Intensive Plus. The eligibility requirements and prerequisites vary based on the pathway in which you are enrolling. Foundational: This pathway is for individuals who are current members of established and functioning DBT teams with Intensively-trained, senior members. Your application will be evaluated based on the following criteria: You work in an active DBT program and participate in a DBT Consultation Team that's been in existence for at least one year and meets weekly You are actively involved in clinical work and can immediately apply what is learned with clients NOTE TO SUPERVISORS: IF YOUR JOB DUTIES DO NOT INCLUDE THE DELIVERY OF DIRECT CLIENT CARE, DESCRIBE IN YOUR APPLICATION: YOUR PLAN FOR HOW YOU WILL PRACTICE DBT STRATEGIES ASSIGNED AS PART OF DBT TRAINING AND CONSULTATION THE CONTEXT IN WHICH YOU WILL BE IMPLEMENTING DBT AFTER TRAINING You have a mentor on your DBT team who met all requirements of a comprehensive DBT training at least two years ago You hold the legal credentials required in your local jurisdiction to provide mental health treatment Intensive: This pathway is for teams of individuals who are, or intend, to function as a DBT program/consultation team. To qualify for this pathway, you and your team must meet these criteria: Your DBT Consultation Team must have between 5 & 10 members You hold the legal credentials required in your local jurisdiction to provide mental health treatment Note: If your job duties do not involve the delivery of direct client care, describe in your application: How you plan to apply DBT strategies assigned as part of DBT training and consultation The context in which you will be implementing DBT after training Intensive Plus: The DBT Intensive Plus pathway is intended for mental health providers who do not have access to a DBT Consultation Team. Teams are created during the training that are intended to be the primary DBT Consultation Team for participants upon completion of the training. To qualify for this pathway you must: Agree to participate as a DBT consultation team member for the duration of the program Hold the legal credentials required in your local jurisdiction to provide mental health treatment Note: Each pathway has an application process. For the DBT Intensive Plus pathway, your information will be reviewed and we will seek to place you in an online team alongside other participants within a similar timezone. Your start date is not confirmed until we’ve placed you in an online team.

What is the enrollment process for DBT Comprehensive?

Anyone wishing to participate in the DBT Comprehensive online training program must first register for their pathway and pay the program fee. You will receive an email confirming your payment which includes a link to complete your Enrollment Application form. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis to review your eligibility for the pathway. Once your application is complete, you will be notified of your acceptance and select a start date. Enrollment is not complete until you have been accepted into the pathway you registered for. Please note that the application process for the Intensive and Intensive Plus pathways may take longer compared to the Foundational pathway, so early application is encouraged.

Who is this program intended for?

The program is intended for participation only by persons who have the education and licensing required to deliver mental health treatment and who are committed to working as part of a DBT consultation team. This program is available to graduate students, as long as they meet the application requirements for the pathway to which they are applying. Graduate students interested in other DBT training can alternatively choose to take the DBT Skills or DBT Skills for Adolescents & Families course. This program is not appropriate for wellness coaches, members of the general public, or others who do not possess the credentials to provide clinical mental health treatment.

What are the Learning Objectives for DBT Foundational?

Primary Objective: To provide knowledge of the theory & application of DBT Treatment, in order to seamlessly integrate new members into established and functioning DBT teams. Learning Objectives: Incorporate DBT assumptions and a dialectical worldview into treatment with multi-problem patients. Understand and apply the biosocial model of DBT to conceptualise client issues. Apply DBT principles and strategies in consultation team meetings. Structure treatment according to the primary target hierarchies. Complete pre-treatment tasks (for example, identifying client’s goals, orienting clients to DBT, and obtaining treatment commitment). Implement effective phone coaching strategies. Conduct chain analyses for problematic behaviors and generate solutions for specific problematic links. Apply the DBT problem-solving strategies (skills training, cognitive modification, exposure, and contingency management). Implement the acceptance principles and levels of validation in DBT. Assess acute and long-term suicide risk, and apply DBT Suicide crisis protocols. Implement effective approaches to PTSD within Stage 1 DBT treatment. Structure a DBT Skills Group, and apply effective strategies for teaching in this treatment mode. Course Goals: Equip new DBT team members with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to provide DBT treatment. Prepare participants to function as active members of a DBT Consultation Team. Educate participants in the decision-making processes required to develop effective treatment plans for multi-problem patients, using appropriate interventions and strategies.

What are the Learning Objectives for DBT Intensive?

Primary Objective: To provide the content and expert guidance required for teams to implement DBT programs and to conduct DBT . Learning Objectives: 1. Incorporate DBT assumptions and a dialectical worldview into treatment with multi-problem patients. 2. Understand the biosocial model of DBT, and how to conceptualise client issues through this model. 3. Apply DBT principles and strategies during DBT consultation team meetings. 4. Structure treatment according to the primary target hierarchies. 5. Complete DBT pre-treatment tasks (e.g., identify client’s goals, orient to DBT, obtain commitment to treatment). 6. Implement effective phone coaching strategies. 7. Generate chain analyses for problematic behaviors, and evaluate solutions for specific problematic links from a chain analysis. 8. Apply the DBT problem-solving strategies (skills training, cognitive modification, exposure, contingency management). 9. Implement the acceptance principles and levels of validation in DBT. 10. Assess long-term and acute risk for suicide, and apply DBT Suicide crisis protocols. 11. Implement effective approaches to PTSD in the context of Stage 1 DBT treatment. 12. Structure a DBT Skills Group, and apply effective strategies for teaching in this treatment mode. 13. Prepare a DBT case formulation. 14. Define problem behaviors specifically and behaviorally. 15. Identify the controlling variables influencing a problem behavior. 16. Identify solutions to address the controlling variables influencing problem behaviors. 17. Generate solutions to address barriers to implementing DBT in my program. 18. Identify team problems and use DBT strategies to resolve them. 19. Identify DBT skills for clients to use for specific problems in specific contexts. 20. Implement the DBT problem-solving strategies (skills training, cognitive modification, exposure, contingency management). 21. Evaluate whether a DBT program addresses the 5 functions of comprehensive treatment. Course Goals: Educate members of new DBT teams in the standard content necessary to begin providing DBT to clients. Prepare participants to function as active members of a DBT Consultation Team. Educate participants in the evidence and decision making processes required to determine the most effective plans of action for patients with multiple problems and high risk.

What are the Learning Objectives for DBT Intensive Plus?

Primary Objective: To provide the content and expert guidance required for individuals to join and form DBT teams, implement DBT programs, and conduct DBT . Learning Objectives: Learning Objectives: 1. Incorporate DBT assumptions and a dialectical worldview into treatment with multi-problem patients. 2. Understand the biosocial model of DBT, and how to conceptualise client issues through this model. 3. Apply DBT principles and strategies during DBT consultation team meetings. 4. Structure treatment according to the primary target hierarchies. 5. Complete DBT pre-treatment tasks (e.g., identify client’s goals, orient to DBT, obtain commitment to treatment). 6. Implement effective phone coaching strategies. 7. Generate chain analyses for problematic behaviors, and evaluate solutions for specific problematic links from a chain analysis. 8. Apply the DBT problem-solving strategies (skills training, cognitive modification, exposure, contingency management). 9. Implement the acceptance principles and levels of validation in DBT. 10. Assess long-term and acute risk for suicide, and apply DBT Suicide crisis protocols. 11. Implement effective approaches to PTSD in the context of Stage 1 DBT treatment. 12. Structure a DBT Skills Group, and apply effective strategies for teaching in this treatment mode. 13. Prepare a DBT case formulation. 14. Define problem behaviors specifically and behaviorally. 15. Identify the controlling variables influencing a problem behavior. 16. Identify solutions to address the controlling variables influencing problem behaviors. 17. Generate solutions to address barriers to implementing DBT in my program. 18. Identify team problems and use DBT strategies to resolve them. 19. Identify DBT skills for clients to use for specific problems in specific contexts. 20. Implement the DBT problem-solving strategies (skills training, cognitive modification, exposure, contingency management). 21. Evaluate whether a DBT program addresses the 5 functions of comprehensive treatment. Course Goals: Educate members of new DBT teams in the standard content necessary to begin providing DBT to clients. Prepare participants to function as active members of a DBT Consultation Team. Educate participants in the evidence and decision making processes required to determine the most effective plans of action for patients with multiple problems and high risk. What are the Learning Objectives for DBT Intensive? Primary Objective: To provide the content and expert guidance required for teams to implement DBT programs and to conduct DBT . Learning Objectives: 1. Incorporate DBT assumptions and a dialectical worldview into treatment with multi-problem patients. 2. Understand the biosocial model of DBT, and how to conceptualise client issues through this model. 3. Apply DBT principles and strategies during DBT consultation team meetings. 4. Structure treatment according to the primary target hierarchies. 5. Complete DBT pre-treatment tasks (e.g., identify client’s goals, orient to DBT, obtain commitment to treatment). 6. Implement effective phone coaching strategies. 7. Generate chain analyses for problematic behaviors, and evaluate solutions for specific problematic links from a chain analysis. 8. Apply the DBT problem-solving strategies (skills training, cognitive modification, exposure, contingency management). 9. Implement the acceptance principles and levels of validation in DBT. 10. Assess long-term and acute risk for suicide, and apply DBT Suicide crisis protocols. 11. Implement effective approaches to PTSD in the context of Stage 1 DBT treatment. 12. Structure a DBT Skills Group, and apply effective strategies for teaching in this treatment mode. 13. Prepare a DBT case formulation. 14. Define problem behaviors specifically and behaviorally. 15. Identify the controlling variables influencing a problem behavior. 16. Identify solutions to address the controlling variables influencing problem behaviors. 17. Generate solutions to address barriers to implementing DBT in my program. 18. Identify team problems and use DBT strategies to resolve them. 19. Identify DBT skills for clients to use for specific problems in specific contexts. 20. Implement the DBT problem-solving strategies (skills training, cognitive modification, exposure, contingency management). 21. Evaluate whether a DBT program addresses the 5 functions of comprehensive treatment. Course Goals: Educate members of new DBT teams in the standard content necessary to begin providing DBT to clients. Prepare participants to function as active members of a DBT Consultation Team. Educate participants in the evidence and decision making processes required to determine the most effective plans of action for patients with multiple problems and high risk.

What happens if I have to miss days or weeks of training in DBT Comprehensive?

All participants are expected to meet the course completion requirements to receive a letter of completion and continuing education credit. Depending on which portion(s) of the program you miss, you may have several options available to you to still meet the completion requirements and earn a letter of completion; however, continuing education boards have specific standards for attendance, so missing portions of training may jeopardize your ability to receive continuing education credit. If you know in advance that you will miss a meeting or consultation, please advise your team and your DBT expert trainer. Remember, you DO NOT have to complete the weekly online coursework in a single sitting. You can take your time within each week, but please don't fall too far behind because we cannot provide extensions. You will have the most success in the program if you stay current with the weekly online lessons, readings, and exercises. In addition, participants must attend their weekly DBT consultation team meetings, regardless of which learning pathway they are enrolled in.

What if I can't attend the whole DBT Comprehensive program, drop out early, or need to defer?

Participants who are enrolled in the program are encouraged to contact the Psychwire Support Team as soon as they are aware that they cannot complete the program. We will work with you to determine what alternatives might be available to you. Contact us at support@psychwire.com

Can international trainees participate?

We welcome participants from all over the world. All course content is accessed online, meaning you have 24/7 access to your course, no matter where you are located. Please note, courses are only offered in English.

What happens if I miss a week or fall behind?

All participants are expected to meet the course completion requirements to receive a letter of completion and continuing education credit (if applicable). Remember, you DO NOT have to complete the weekly online coursework in a single sitting. You can take your time within each week, but please don't fall too far behind because we cannot provide extensions. You will have the most success in the program if you stay current with the weekly online lessons, readings, and exercises. In addition, participants must arrange to attend their weekly DBT consultation team meetings, regardless of which learning pathway they are enrolled in. Excessive absences from the DBT consultation team meetings may result in dismissal from the program. Information specific to participants in Intensive and Intensive Plus programs: Participants in the Intensive pathway must attend at least 18 hours of team consultation sessions with the DBT trainer. Participants in the Intensive Plus pathway must attend at least 18 hours of team consultation sessions with their DBT trainer, not including the additional Team Formation training sessions. Intensive Plus participants also need to attend all of the Team Formation sessions.

I’ve already taken the DBT Skills course. How is the Comprehensive DBT online program different from the Skills course?

The DBT Comprehensive Online training program was developed to increase access to rigorous, high-quality training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. The online program is intended to provide comprehensive training via an online learning format. It is intended for mental health providers who want to provide DBT within the context of a full DBT program with all its modes of treatment. In the Comprehensive program, you will learn about structuring individual treatment sessions, targets of treatment, case conceptualization, suicide risk assessment and management, phone coaching, therapist team consultation and other protocols and strategies that are part of DBT. Throughout this remote learning experience, you’ll hone your clinical performance by learning through didactics, detailed demonstrations of treatment, practice, and in-depth interviews of expert DBT therapists that bring to life DBT theory and strategies. You’ll learn how to help clients engage in new behaviors, generate hope and maintain commitment, and troubleshoot and address the problems that may hinder those commitments. The DBT Comprehensive Online training program will enable you to build clinical mastery in the application of DBT and to establish an effective DBT practice. In contrast, the DBT Skills online course has a specific focus on the four DBT skills modules. It is intended for a broader audience who may or may not work with persons who have complex, severe behaviors. Participants who take the online DBT Skills course may go on to teach DBT Skills training groups but are not prepared to provide the full treatment.

Learner Notification for DBT Skills for Adolescents and Families

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Learner Notification for DBT Skills

Joint Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Psychwire. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Professions in scope for this activity are listed below. Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number: 4008163 Physicians Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 15.00 ANCC contact hours. Psychologists This course is co-sponsored by Amedco and Psychwire. Amedco is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Amedco maintains responsibility for this program and content. Maximum of 15.00 hours. The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Counselors: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MO, NC, ND, NH, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY MI: No CE requirements. *OK: Accepts APA credit for live, in-person activities but not for ethics and/or online courses. The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WDC, WI, WY AL MFTs: Credits authorized by NBCC or any other state licensing agency will be accepted. MA MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review. The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Addictions Professionals: AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY (held outside NY ONLY), OK*, OR, SC, UT, WA, WI, WY The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Social Workers: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MN, MO, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, VT, WI, WY Social Workers As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Amedco is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Amedco maintains responsibility for this course. ASWB Content Level: Beginner. Social workers completing this course receive up to 15.00 continuing education credits. The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Social Workers: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV*, WY *OK: Accepts ASWB ACE for live, in-person activities but not for ethics and/or online courses. *WV: Accepts ASWB ACE unless activity is held live in West Virginia. The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Counselors: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MO, ND, NE, NM, NH, NV, OK*, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY MI: No CE requirement The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NC, NE, NH, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY AL MFTs: Credits authorized by NBCC or any other state licensing agency will be accepted. MA MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review. MI: No CE requirement. The following state boards accept ASWB ACE credit for Addictions Professionals: AK, CA, CO, CT, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MO, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SC, WA, WI, WV, WY New York Social Workers NY-SW Credit Designation Statement Amedco SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0115. 15.00 credit hours. New York Marriage & Family Therapists NY-MFT Credit Designation Statement Amedco is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists. #MFT-0032. 15.00 credit hours. New York Mental Health Counselors NY-MHC Credit Designation Statement Amedco is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0061. 15.00 credit hours. New York Psychologists NY-PSY Credit Designation Statement Amedco is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0031. 15.00 hours.

Learner Notification for DBT Foundational

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Learner Notification for DBT Intensive Plus

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Learner Notification for DBT Intensive

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CE/CME Accreditation Information for DBT Skills Course

Joint Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Psychwire. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Professions in scope for this activity are listed below. Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number: 4008163 Physicians Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 15.00 ANCC contact hours. Psychologists This course is co-sponsored by Amedco and Psychwire. Amedco is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Amedco maintains responsibility for this program and content. Maximum of 15.00 hours. The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Counselors: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MO, NC, ND, NH, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY MI: No CE requirements. OK: Accepts APA credit for live, in-person activities but not for ethics and/or online courses. The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OK , OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WDC, WI, WY AL MFTs: Credits authorized by NBCC or any other state licensing agency will be accepted. MA MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review. The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Addictions Professionals: AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY (held outside NY ONLY), OK*, OR, SC, UT, WA, WI, WY The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Social Workers: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MN, MO, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, VT, WI, WY Social Workers As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Amedco is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Amedco maintains responsibility for this course. ASWB Content Level: Beginner. Social workers completing this course receive up to 15.00 continuing education credits. The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Social Workers: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV*, WY OK: Accepts ASWB ACE for live, in-person activities but not for ethics and/or online courses. WV: Accepts ASWB ACE unless activity is held live in West Virginia. The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for Counselors: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MO, ND, NE, NM, NH, NV, OK*, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY MI: No CE requirement The following state boards accept courses offering ASWB ACE credit for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NC, NE, NH, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY AL MFTs: Credits authorized by NBCC or any other state licensing agency will be accepted. MA MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review. MI: No CE requirement. The following state boards accept ASWB ACE credit for Addictions Professionals: AK, CA, CO, CT, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MO, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SC, WA, WI, WV, WY New York Social Workers NY-SW Credit Designation Statement Amedco SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0115. 15.00 credit hours. New York Marriage & Family Therapists NY-MFT Credit Designation Statement Amedco is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists. #MFT-0032. 15.00 credit hours. New York Mental Health Counselors NY-MHC Credit Designation Statement Amedco is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0061. 15.00 credit hours. New York Psychologists NY-PSY Credit Designation Statement Amedco is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0031. 15.00 hours.

CE/CME Accreditation Information for DBT Foundational

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CE/CME Accreditation Information for DBT Intensive

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CE/CME Accreditation Information for DBT Intensive Plus

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CE Disclosure Information | DBT Skills Course

Disclaimers & Disclosures DBT Skills Online Course Information about the Instructor(s) Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP , the developer of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, is a Professor of Psychology and an adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Washington. She is also the Director of the Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics, where she conducts research to develop and evaluate treatments for severe and complex mental disorders. She is the Founder of the Linehan Institute, Behavioral Tech, LLC, and Behavioral Tech Research. She has played a major role in the consultation, supervision, and training of mental health professionals around the world. DBT was celebrated by TIME in the book 100 New Scientific Discoveries. In 2016, the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies honored Dr. Linehan with a Career/Lifetime Achievement award. Faculty Disclosure Statement: Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP is the treatment developer of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She also receives royalties for her books on DBT and her research on DBT is funded by the US federal government. Faculty Disclaimer: When an unlabelled use of a commercial product, or an investigative use not yet approved for any purpose is discussed during an educational activity, we shall require the speaker to disclose that the product is not labeled for the use under discussion or that the product is still investigative. Notice of requirements for successful completion: For online training course, participants must complete the online course and all course materials to meet course completion requirements listed. Commercial support or sponsorship: There is no commercial company support for this CME/CE event. Noncommercial Sponsor Support: There is no noncommercial sponsor support for this CME/CE activity. Off-Label Product Use: This CME/CE activity does not include any unannounced information about off-label use of a product for a purpose other than that for which it was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Can I get documentation that I participated in this training?

Each participant who meets all of the course completion requirements will receive a letter of completion at the end of the program. You will receive an email upon completion that the document is available to be downloaded in your Dashboard. This will include the course name, your name, and the dates of the program. Participants seeking continuing education (CE) credit will receive CE documentation once all course requirements are completed. CE documents will be available in your Dashboard a few weeks after the program ends.

What are the course completion requirements? How will my participation in the program be assessed?

For both CE credit & Letter of Completion- DBT Foundational Complete all 12 weeks of Foundational videos Score at least 80% on all weekly quizzes and Foundational exam Provide verification of homework completion, signed off on by mentor DBT Intensive Complete all 12 weeks of course content Score at least 80% on all weekly quizzes and Foundational exam Attend at least 18 hours of consultation sessions with a DBT expert Submit a completed team homework score sheet DBT Intensive Plus Complete all 12 weeks of course content Score at least 80% on all weekly quizzes and Foundational exam Attend at least 18 hours of consultation sessions with a DBT expert Submit a completed team homework score sheet Team Formation Attend 100% of Team Formation sessions *Note: The Team Formation Training, which is part of DBT Intensive Plus, has been broken out as a separate learning module. ** No separate letter of completion is offered for the 8 hours of Team Forming. The letter of completion would come at the end of the entire Intensive Plus program.

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The login button is located at the top right hand corner of the page. Log in using the email you used at the time of enrollment or purchase. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it here: https://psychwire.com/forgot-password . Click on "My Dashboard" to see your available course/s. We will send you a welcome email when your course starts. This email contains information on how to get started as well as what to expect in the coming weeks. If you are unable to locate your welcome email, please check your junk/spam folder, as it may have been redirected there. Please note, your Psychwire account is linked to the email address used at the time of purchase or enrollment. If you are unsure of the email address linked to your Psychwire account, please contact our customer support team. We will ask you to provide either your order reference number or invoice number. Our customer support can be reached by clicking the chat icon on the bottom right-hand corner of the website or via email at support@psychwire.com . We are here to assist you.

I forgot which email I used to set up my account

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Why are there no courses in My Dashboard

If you have logged into your Psychwire account and there are no courses displayed in "My Dashboard", please check the following: Are you using the same email address when you enrolled in your course? Your course access is linked to the account used when you purchased or enrolled in your course. If you have logged into your Psychwire account using a different email address, please log out and log in again with the same email address used when registering. If you are unsure of the email address linked to your Psychwire account, please contact our customer support team. We will ask you to provide either your order reference number or invoice number. Our customer support can be reached by clicking the chat icon on the bottom right-hand corner of the website or via email at support@psychwire.com . We are here to assist you. To set/reset your password, please click here: https://psychwire.com/forgot-password . Has your course access ended? Our Intake Courses run for a period of 4 – 8 weeks, depending on the course. After all content is released, there is an additional grace period where the entire course is available for review. You can use this time to catch up on the course or dig deeper into some of the topics we have covered. The course card in "My Dashboard" will keep you up to date with how much time you have available. Have you enrolled in your course? Don't forget that you have to enroll yourself if someone else has purchased a course for you. You will have been sent an email with information about how to enroll in your course. Please check your junk/ spam folder to make sure this email hasn't been redirected there. If after reviewing the information above you still require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our customer support and we would be happy to assist. Our customer support can be reached by clicking the chat icon on the bottom right-hand corner of the website or via email at support@psychwire.com .

Frequently Asked Questions

DBT Course Information | DBT Skills, DBT Skills for Adolescents & Families

DBT Comprehensive | Program Information

DBT Comprehensive | How the Programs Work

DBT Comprehensive | Learning Objectives & Eligibility requirements

DBT Comprehensive | General Questions

Learner Notifications for DBT Courses

DBT Comprehensive | Continuing Education and Letter of Completion

DBT Courses | CE / CME Credits and Certificates

Enrollments and Accounts

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the Learning Objectives for the DBT Skills course?

Learning Objectives for DBT Skills for Adolescents and Families course

Why should I take the DBT Comprehensive program? What does this training prepare me to do?

Will the DBT Comprehensive online program count toward the requirements to become a certified DBT therapist?

What is the mentor requirement for the DBT Foundational pathway?

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Tell me more about the team consultations with a DBT expert

Tell me more about the Team Formation sessions in the Intensive Plus pathway

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How long is the DBT Comprehensive online program?

What is the time commitment each week?

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Do I have to complete the weekly online coursework in a single sitting, or can I take my time?

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What are the Learning Objectives for DBT Foundational?

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Can international trainees participate?

What happens if I miss a week or fall behind?

I’ve already taken the DBT Skills course. How is the Comprehensive DBT online program different from the Skills course?

Learner Notification for DBT Skills for Adolescents and Families

Learner Notification for DBT Skills

Learner Notification for DBT Foundational

Learner Notification for DBT Intensive Plus

Learner Notification for DBT Intensive

CE/CME Accreditation Information for DBT Skills Course

CE/CME Accreditation Information for DBT Foundational

CE/CME Accreditation Information for DBT Intensive

CE/CME Accreditation Information for DBT Intensive Plus

CE Disclosure Information | DBT Skills Course

Can I get documentation that I participated in this training?

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