Welcome to DBTNZ

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


Training Currently Available

Webinar: DBT in schools – Tips for Managing Emotion Dysregulation in Schools using a DBT approach - September 2020

Tuesday 29th September 11am to 1pm (NZT),

An online seminar focusing on a step by step DBT-based process to both assess and manage suicidal and/or self-harm behaviour in the school context.


Registrationsclose on 27 September 2020. Click here for more info and to register online.

Webinar: The Biosocial model in DBT case formulation and clinical practice - October 2020

Monday 12th October 2020 - 1pm to 3pm (NZT),

An online seminar focusing on how the biosocial model can enhance our clinical interventions and change transactions that may otherwise undermine the therapeutic alliance.


Registrationsclose on 10 October 2020. Click here for more info and to register online.

DBT Skills Essentials - November 2020 - Online training

Thursday 19th and Friday 20th November 2020,

This two-day event covers the fundamentals of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills as well as how to set up and run a group, teach skills (in individual sessions and groups) and overcome some common skills group problems. This training is provided online to reduce access barriers and avoid covid risks and uncertainties.


Registrationsclose on 17 November 2020. Click here for more info and to register online.

Notices

2020 Calendar events

In July 2020 we will begin our first two-hour web-based training events. Dates and details will be released soon. Initial topics will be:

  • A first look at DBT for new practitioners
  • Demystifying DBT conceptualisation: the blueprint for experiencing life as worth living
  • DBT with Adolescents and Families - Orientation & Commitment



We are waiting to see how the COVID-19 situation develops prior to confirming future in-person training. Our tentative plan is to offer the following in-person training at some point in 2020:

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Stay Informed:

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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. Contact us to discuss your needs.

Find our events

Click here for a map of the Auckland events at Ellerlsie.
Click here for a map of the October Christchurch Skills Essentials training.