Training:

DBTNZ training currently avilable:

Intensive Training in the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Prolonged Exposure Protocol for PTSD

Monday 16th to Thursday 19th February 2026

This 4-day workshop is designed to provide intensive training in how to integrate PTSD treatment into standard DBT. Participants will learn the DBT Prolonged Exposure (DBT PE) protocol for treating PTSD, one of the newest developments in DBT research and practice. This training is for mental health professionals who have attended a DBT Intensive or Foundational training (or equivalent) and who currently provide DBT individual therapy.


Registrations closed on 6 February 2026. Click here for more info and to register online.


DBT Skills Introduction - March 2026 - Online training

Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March 2026

This two-day web-based training covers the fundamentals of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills as well as how to set up teach skills (in individual sessions and groups) and overcome some common skills group problems.


Registrations close on 5 March 2026. Click here for more info and to register online.


A First Look at DBT - March 2026

Friday 13th March 2026

A two-hour online seminar offering a first look at the essential features of DBT.


Registrations close on 11 March 2026. Click here for more info and to register online.


Optimizing DBT for Neurodiverse Clients

Total of 8 hours across 4 days: Tue 12 & Wed 13 May, and Tues 19 & Wed 20 May 2026

An eight-hour virtual live, on-line training focussing on optimizing DBT for Neurodiverse Clients.


Registrations close on 12 May 2026. Click here for more info and to register online.


The individual mode of DBT therapy

Thursday 14th and Friday 15th May 2026

This two-day web-based training covers the fundamentals of organizing and navigating the individual mode of therapy in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.


Registrations close on 11 May 2026. Click here for more info and to register online.


Readiness in PTSD treatment - July 2026

Thursday 23rd July 2026

An online seminar focusing on a practical and emotion-focussed pathway to support people to get ready to treat their PTSD.


Registrations close on 21 July 2026. Click here for more info and to register online.


Treating shame in DBT - July 2026

Monday 27th July 2026

A two-hour online seminar on DBT approaches to treating shame.


Registrations close on 25 July 2026. Click here for more info and to register online.


Therapy interfering Behaviour in DBT: from disaster to opportunity

Friday 7th August 2026

A 90 minute web training reviewing the principles and practice of managing therapy interfering behaviour with a particular focus on when such behaviour shows up in the therapy session.


Registrations close on 5 August 2026. Click here for more info and to register online.


Crowd-sourcing acceptance: treating shame in PTSD through targeted surveys - August 2026

Thursday 20th August 2026

An online seminar focusing on applying the principles of the prolonged exposure protocol for dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT-PE) to working with individuals with complex PTSD.


Registrations close on 18 August 2026. Click here for more info and to register online.


DBT Skills Introduction - September 2026 - Online training

Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th September 2026

This two-day web-based training covers the fundamentals of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills as well as how to set up teach skills (in individual sessions and groups) and overcome some common skills group problems.


Registrations close on 1 September 2026. Click here for more info and to register online.


Introduction to DBT for adolescents and families: building skills, fostering change - September 2026

Tuesday 15th September 2026

This training provides a comprehensive introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for adolescents and families.


Registrations close on 13 September 2026. Click here for more info and to register online.

DBTNZ consultations currently avilables:

Specialist DBT Team Case Consultation

A two-hour remote DBT case consultation for you and your team, lead by one of our DBT experts.

Click here for more info and to register online.


Previous DBTNZ trainings:

Crowd-sourcing acceptance: treating shame in PTSD through targeted surveys - October 2025

Friday 3rd October 2025, 12:00-1:30pm (NZT)

Readiness in PTSD treatment - September 2025

Friday 19th September 2025, 12:00-1:30pm (NZT)

Introduction to DBT for adolescents and families: building skills, fostering change - September 2025

Tuesday 16th September 2025, 11am – 3pm (NZT)

DBT Skills Introduction - September 2025 - Online training

Thursday 4th and Friday 5th September 2025

DBT Foundational Training - July 2025

Thurs & Fridays: 24th, 25th, 31st July; 1st, 7th, 8th August 2025

DBT Team Foundational (Intensive) training -July 2025

Thurs & Fridays: 24th, 25th, 31st July, 1st, 7th, 8th August 2025 AND dates in Feb/March 2026

The individual mode of DBT therapy

Thursday 17th and Friday 18 July 2025

An Introduction to the DBT PE Protocol for PTSD with Melanie Harned

Monday 19 May 2025, 11:30am - 3:30pm (NZT)

Treating shame in DBT - April 2025

Monday 14th April 2025

DBT and Eating Disorders: Treatment Strategies for Complex, Multi-Diagnostic Eating Disorders

Tuesday 25th March 2025

Therapy interfering Behaviour in DBT: from disaster to opportunity

Friday 21st March 2025, 1 - 2.30 pm (NZT)

DBT Skills Essentials - March 2025 - Online training

Thursday 6th and Friday 7th March 2025

Optimizing DBT for Neurodiverse Clients

Total of 8 hours across 4 days: Tue 25 & Wed 26 Feb, Tues 4 & Wed 5 March 2025

A First Look at DBT - February 2025

Friday 21st February 2025 - 1pm to 3pm (NZT)