The individual mode of DBT therapy

This two-day workshop covers the fundamentals of the individual therapy mode of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.  Led by expert DBT trainers, the content includes orientation and commitment to DBT, the conceptualisation of emotion dysregulation and high risk behaviours using DBT's biosocial theory, treatment targeting, structuring and navigating an individual session, including orientation to the using a diary card and the rationale for it as well as use of chain and solution analysis to reduce high risk behaviours that get in the way of people attaining a life they experience as worth living. 

DBT is a comprehensive treatment that specifies individual therapy, skills training groups, generalization strategies and a consultation team. This course is most suitable for those working in comprehensive DBT and delivering the individual mode of treatment. It will also be relevant to other mental health professionals who want to learn and apply the strategies of DBT in their individual work with multiple high-risk problems relating to emotion dysregulation. This course does not focus on the specific skills taught in DBT which are covered in our Skills Essentials training.

We are offering this training online via Zoom.  This will allow us to provide the training without travel costs and also model how to effectively offer elements of the treatment remotely. We have experience in delivering DBT trainings and therapy sessions remotely, and are committed to making this an engaging, rich, and interactive experience.

Please note we will not record the training as it is an interactive web-based training (not a webinar) which may include health-related information. Participants must agree to the ‘no recording’ policy and join from a private space where confidentiality can be maintained.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the DBT biosocial model
• Understand how the individual therapy session is organized and conducted in DBT
• Decide what to prioritise first in treatment according to the DBT target hierarchy
• Learn how to teach, coach and rehearse new behaviour in session
• Know how to assess and problem-solve high-risk behaviours within a DBT treatment frame

Training Level

• This is a beginning to intermediate level training.

Fees

$488.75 (GST inclusive); Early bird rate $465.75 (before 13 June 2025)

Are you a healthcare student?

We offer a 30% discount for a limited number of students enrolled in a mental health related qualification with an NZ University or similar tertiary healthcare program in Aotearoa. If you are eligible, please contact us with a photo copy of your student ID and we’ll provide a student discount code for your registration. 

1. A registration is for one person. To successfully manage the event, we expect only one person to join the training as part of your registration.
2. You agree not to record the meeting in any way. You agree not to distribute materials to other persons without prior agreement.
3. Registrations are confirmed only when payment is received by credit card (with Stripe) or electronically.
4. Payment must be made before the training. By registering you accept liability for the costs of the training.
5. Cancellations must be notified to us by email (or the website contact form) with full identifying information.
6. Cancellations received more than seven days before the event will receive a refund of the fees paid less an administration charge of $100+GST (for each event).
7. Refunds cannot be given after that date. Refunds will not be available until after the event.
8. A colleague may be substituted for no extra charge if we are notified at least two business days before the training event.
9. In the unlikely event the training is cancelled by the organisers, registration will be fully refunded but no liability will be accepted for any costs/expenses incurred to registrants.
10. Online statements of attendance can be downloaded by all participants from this page. Printed certificates of attendance are not available for this event. 
11. You agree to join the online event from a quiet private location where others cannot see your screen or overhear the content. This is because privacy is required in order for us to show confidential material which may include session videos.