Welcome to DBTNZ

The home of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy consultation and training in New Zealand


Training Currently Available:

DBT Skills Essentials - May 2024 - Online training

Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May

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 2 May 2024. Click here for more info and to register online.


Readiness in PTSD treatment - June 2024

Monday 10th June 2024, 12:00-1:30pm (NZT)

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


Registrations close on 7 June 2024. Click here for more info and to register online.


Dialectical change in PTSD treatment - July 2024

Monday 1st July 2024, 12:00-1.30pm (NZT)

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 27 June 2024. Click here for more info and to register online.


Introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy - July 2024

Thursday 25th and Friday 26th July 2024

This two-day workshop is for mental health professionals who wish to acquaint themselves with DBT or who are considering further training in DBT. The training introduces the essential change-based and acceptance-based strategies, along with dialectical strategies and other elements that defines the modes and functions of comprehensive DBT. This training is provided online to reduce access barriers and avoid covid risks and uncertainties.


Registrations close on 20 July 2024. Click here for more info and to register online.


Ngā Kūaka: Inaugural DBT conference for Aotearoa - Registrations Open Soon

Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th of October 2024, 9-4.30pm, Wellington

Ngā Kūaka: He kāhui kuaka kua tau ki te tāhuna. An Inaugural DBT Confernece for Aotearoa. with a focus on responsive and accessibility.


Registrations close on 1 October 2024. Click here for more info and to register online.

DBT Consultation Available:

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.

Notices

Events for this year

Post covid, we have returned to a mix of in-person events (emphasizing relational, flexible learning) and online events (with lower access and transport barriers).

Current events are listed above. We will also offer a range of online webinars (90 to 120) minutes for a quick focus on specific DBT topics.

We can also a range of DBT training events specifically for your workplace so get in touch if you are interested.

You can read about our standard trainings here and sign up to receive email updates here.
 


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On-site DBT training for your organization

Sending a small number of staff to a scheduled training is usually a more economical option. However, for larger staff numbers and/or larger implementations of DBT it may be more effective and economical to bring us to you. We can provide on-site training to your organization and work with you to implement DBT in your context. Send us some info so we can discuss your needs.

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