Dr Marsha Linehan is the developer of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based psychotherapy that combines behavioral science with mindfulness and acceptance. DBT is internationally recognized as the most effective treatment for chronic suicidal behaviors and borderline personality disorders.
Dr Linehan recently retired as Professor of Psychology and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Washington. She was also the Director of the Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics, did ongoing clinical practice, and was actively involved in the supervision and training of mental health professionals worldwide.
Dedicated to continuing compassionate and successful treatments for complex and severe mental health disorders, Dr Linehan developed The Linehan Institute, focused on the education and research of DBT, providing training and consultation, and developing online and mobile technologies to improve evidence-based psychological treatments.
Extensively published in scientific journals, Dr Linehan is also the author of numerous books and manuals on DBT, including the updated DBT Skills Training Manual, 2nd Edition (2014). Her memoir Building a Life Worth Living was published in 2020.
The effective and groundbreaking nature of DBT is celebrated in TIME Magazine's 100 New Discoveries, and Dr Marsha Linehan’s prolific career has also been honored with countless awards. These include the Lifetime Achievement award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies in 2016 and the creation of the Marsha Linehan Award for Outstanding Research in the Treatment of Suicidal Behavior established by the American Association of Suicidology.
DBT Skills
Learn DBT skills directly from Marsha Linehan, the founder of DBT. This engaging course covers the core skills- Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness - with practical tools, therapy demos, and guidance for everyday clinical practice.
DBT Skills for Adolescents and Families
Support teens and families with DBT skills - developed by Marsha Linehan, Alec Miller, and Jill Rathus. Learn practical strategies for delivering the five adolescent modules, including Walking the Middle Path for parent-teen conflict, with therapy demos and guidance for group, family, and individual sessions.
DBT Foundational
This highly practical course is designed to assist new clinicians learn & apply the strategies of DBT, to seamlessly join an existing DBT Team. *Eligibility criteria applies
This program includes:
30 hours of on demand content broken into sections of approx 2.5 hours per week - 12 months access
Detailed therapy demonstrations which bring the DBT model therapy to life & can be revisited at any time
Includes a resource library & bonus “dig deeper” content in areas that interest you
DBT Intensive
Tailored to meet the unique needs of new and existing DBT Teams, your DBT Intensive program is focused on assisting your team to work effectively while applying DBT with patients.
This program includes:
12 months access to DBT Foundational online course
18 hours of ongoing expert DBT consultation, tailored to your team's needs
*Eligibility criteria applies
DBT Intensive Plus
The DBT Intensive Plus program is designed for individual practitioners who are not yet part of a DBT Team.
This program includes:
12 months access to the DBT Foundational online course
18 hours of ongoing expert DBT consultation, tailored to your team's needs
*Eligibility criteria applies
Applied DBT Skills for Anger and Shame
Anger and shame are two of the most difficult emotions clients bring to therapy. In this course, Annie McCall, a DBT trainer with over 25 years of experience, provides a clear framework for using DBT skills with these emotions. You’ll learn how to work with anger and shame to support regulation, healthier coping, and stronger connection.
Applied DBT Skills for Trauma
Support clients with trauma-related problems using DBT skills. This course features expert instruction from Dr. Melanie Harned, a leading authority on DBT and trauma treatment, along with detailed roleplays and practical strategies to build emotional safety, improve regulation, and sustain progress across all phases of recovery.
Applied DBT Skills for Anxiety and Mood Disorders
This training, led by DBT experts Alec Miller and Jill Rathus, focuses on the application of DBT skills in the treatment of mood disorders and anxiety. Learn practical strategies and powerful interventions through comprehensive client demonstrations, illustrating the transformative impact of DBT Skills on a broad spectrum of anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder symptoms.
DBT Foundational for Adolescents and Families
Led by DBT for Adolescent pioneers Alec Miller and Jill Rathus, this foundational training gives you practical, in-depth instruction in the comprehensive model for adolescents and families. Through engaging demonstrations across all six treatment modalities - individual therapy, family therapy, skills training, inter-session coaching, therapist consultation team, and parent sessions - you’ll see exactly how DBT comes to life in clinical practice.
DBT Intensive for Adolescents and Families
DBT Intensive for Adolescents and Families provides a complete implementation pathway for hospitals, community mental health services, residential programs, and youth treatment facilities seeking high-fidelity adolescent DBT delivery. This intensive for established clinical teams combines step-by-step foundational training with 12 months of expert consultation.