October 2, 2026
DBT Crash Course
for Clinicians
15 Core Techniques to Improve Emotional Regulation, Manage Distress and More — skills you can use with clients tomorrow.
Certified DBT therapist, sought-after speaker, and founder of Wise Mind Counseling in New York City. She's trained clinicians nationally on DBT for nearly a decade.
DBT is one of today's most in-demand treatments — and your clients need it now.
Trusted by countless clinicians, Dialectical Behavior Therapy empowers clients to manage their emotions, overcome distress, and create positive change. Whether they've been diagnosed with trauma, anxiety, depression or any of the conditions you see in your office each day, DBT gives them the skills to navigate the challenges of everyday life and relationships so they can heal, grow, and achieve their goals.
And it's all done from a skills-building perspective that moves you away from change-based models that can feel overwhelming or unattainable for clients.
In just one day of training, you'll take home over a dozen of the most powerful skill-building exercises from DBT — led by certified DBT therapist Lexi Mulee, LMHC, C-DBT. Lexi will equip you to start using the DBT techniques she's found most effective in her own practice so you can:
Plus, you'll get printable worksheets that make it simple to start using these proven DBT exercises with clients right away.
Don't wait to get the fundamental DBT skills you need to succeed. In-person seats are limited — register now.
Two Ways to Join
Same expert training. Same printable worksheets. Choose the format that works best for you.
Join Us in Trumbull, CT
Trumbull Marriott
- ✓Full day live training — October 2, 2026
- ✓In-person interaction with Lexi Mulee
- ✓Printable worksheets & session materials
- ✓Live Q&A and case discussion
- ✓Earn up to 6.25 CE hours
Attend Online
Watch live from anywhere
- ✓Full day live stream — October 2, 2026
- ✓Watch from your office or home
- ✓Printable worksheets & session materials
- ✓Live Q&A access during broadcast
- ✓Earn up to 6.25 CE hours
Your peers raved about this training
Lexi Mulee was one of the BEST presenters I have ever seen — I have learned more in this training than I have in my 20+ years of working in this field.
This seminar was one of my top all-time favorites. Alexa was an engaging, articulate, organized presenter whose personality made this a fun and extremely interesting subject.
Excellent presentation! Presenter was knowledgeable, responsive, energized, organized, and the time flew by. Thank You — I learned so much!
What You'll Learn
Six focused modules covering the complete DBT skill set — plus live case studies and demonstrations.
- Main goals and history as an evidence-based treatment
- DBT practice components and the 4 modules of DBT
- Balancing acceptance and change
- Validation skills to build a therapeutic alliance
- The effectiveness of DBT for clients with depression, anxiety, SUDs, and more
- Realities of DBT for clinicians — potential benefits and drawbacks
- DBT skills training for suicidal clients
- Research, limitations, and treatment risks
- Indications, contraindications, costs, and alternative treatments
- "Wise mind" in decision making and problem solving
- One Mindful: fully engage in the present moment without distraction
- Pocket Mindfulness: brief exercises to manage stress and regulate emotions
- Cultivating acceptance and letting go of self-judgment and criticism
- Riding the Wave exercise to navigate emotional turbulence
- Radical Acceptance of distressing situations without judgment or resistance
- Using the STOP techniques to interrupt automatic patterns
- How to teach clients to better manage intense emotions with the TIPP technique
- Using ACCEPTS to help clients develop healthier coping skills
- The connection between emotions and physical sensations
- Exercises to enhance emotional awareness and recognition
- Opposite action skill to change emotional responses
- Checking the facts skill to challenge emotional assumptions and biases
- Emotional Bank Account — build and maintain positive emotional connections
- Using the DEARMAN technique for effective communication
- Assertive skills for saying "No" and setting boundaries
- Using the Alternate Rebellion technique to help clients who struggle with oppositional behavior
- Using DBT individually or with skills groups
- Best practices in conducting culturally adapted DBT interventions
- Integrating and prioritizing DBT skills into a provider's treatment as usual
Case Studies and Demonstrations
Watch real-world DBT techniques applied to client scenarios — so you can see exactly how to use them in your own practice, not just read about them in theory.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the origins and foundational concepts of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
- Develop an understanding of the neurobiology of emotional dysregulation and how DBT interventions can effectively address it.
- Discuss the effectiveness of DBT in reducing self-directed violence, including suicide attempts, non-suicidal self injury (NSSI), and accessing psychiatric crisis services.
- Apply validation strategies in DBT to enhance therapeutic rapport and promote positive change.
- Utilize mindfulness exercises for emotional regulation and symptom management in DBT practice.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of DBT with a diverse range of clients including individuals with substance use disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Secure Your Seat
In-person seats in Trumbull, CT are limited.
Join Us in Trumbull, CT
Trumbull Marriott
- ✓Full day live training — October 2, 2026
- ✓In-person Q&A with Lexi Mulee
- ✓Printable worksheets & materials
- ✓Earn up to 6.25 CE hours
Attend Online
Watch live from anywhere
- ✓Full day live stream — October 2, 2026
- ✓Attend from your office or home
- ✓Printable worksheets & materials
- ✓Earn up to 6.25 CE hours
You'll Love Learning with Lexi
Alexa (Lexi) Mulee, LMHC, C-DBT, is a highly sought-after speaker and DBT instructor who has worked extensively with DBT in both inpatient and outpatient care settings for almost a decade. The owner and founder of Wise Mind Counseling in New York City, she focuses her work on DBT and offers a multitude of services, including skills groups, individual sessions, treatment teams, and phone coaching.
Her expertise spans individuals dealing with borderline personality disorder, eating disorders and addiction. Known for her ability to make learning fun and accessible, Lexi has a knack for making even the most complex concepts feel easy to understand.
DBT changed everything for me. When I first learned it, I wasn't looking for theory. I needed tools I could actually use. That's exactly what DBT gave me — and that's exactly what I'm going to give you.
This crash course covers the four core skill sets of DBT: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness. We'll get into why DBT was created in the first place (spoiler: traditional CBT wasn't cutting it — clients found it too change-focused, too invalidating). And I'll bring it all to life with clinical examples and stories that make the concepts stick.
Picture this: pop culture references that make you laugh, clinical examples that hit home, and a room full of people who actually want to be there. Complex concepts finally click. The day flies by. And you leave ready to use what you learned.
Here's what I believe: DBT isn't just for folks with borderline. It's life skills. Managing intense emotions. Finding the middle path. Communicating more effectively. Your clients need this. And honestly? We do too.
New to DBT? Want a refresher? Either way — come join me. You'll walk away with skills you can use tomorrow.
— LexiSkills Over Theory
Lexi's entire approach is built around practicality. Every technique, every story is chosen because it helps you actually do something with clients the very next day.
Real, Human Teaching
She uses pop culture references, personal stories, and clinical examples that make complex concepts click. You're not sitting through a lecture.
Worksheets to Hit the Ground Running
Leave with printable worksheets for every core technique — hand them directly to clients without any extra prep on your end.
DBT That Sticks
This is DBT taught by someone who lives this work daily with clients navigating borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and substance use.
What Clinicians Say About Lexi
Lexi demonstrated what she taught; she is the most validating, positive, enthusiastic, non-judgmental presenter that I have ever seen in the last 15 years.
Loved this program and the presenter's approach. Her examples and relatable style really served me well. She's very engaging and made me want to listen — I was motivated to learn more on my own. Thanks so much Alexa!
Lexi Mulee was one of the best presenters I have ever had. She is so genuine and fun and she keeps it interactive. She also shares just enough of her own personal experiences to help others feel understood.
Lexi Mulee was one of the BEST presenters I have ever seen — I have learned more in this training than I have in my 20+ years of working in this field.
Join Us in Trumbull, CT
Make a day of it — the Trumbull Marriott features an on-site restaurant and bar, indoor and outdoor pools, and a hot tub perfect for unwinding after a full day of training. Silver Sands State Park and the beaches of Fairfield County are just minutes away for those turning the trip into a getaway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Please note: There will be a 70-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion. A more detailed schedule is available upon request.
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