DBT Skills Certificate Course: Evidence-Based Interventions for Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Skills, and More
You know the clients. Big emotions, impulsive reactions, relationships in flames.
DBT skills are built for them.
Decades of research. Dozens of populations. One proven conclusion…
…these skills help clients to reduce emotion dysregulation, curb impulsivity, improve their relationships, and a whole lot more.
But if you think you need to go all in on learning fully adherent DBT to bring these benefits to your clients — think again.
This fully on-demand intensive will rapidly prep you to teach your clients DBT skills that get results with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and more…
…all without going into a deep dive into the full DBT model.
No dense theory. No drawn-out training that keeps you away from your life and practice.
Just the very best skills DBT has to offer, taught by two leading DBT trainers — and the confidence to teach these skills to your own clients starting with your very next session.
PLUS you'll leave with a certificate of completion and a digital badge so you can market yourself as a professional ready to teach these powerful skills.
Register now.
PS — We're so sure this program will add value to your practice, we've backed it with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
DBT Skills Certificate Course
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PESI is not affiliated or associated with Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, or her organizations.
DBT Skills From Start to Finish
Dr. Tara ArnoldLed by Dr. Tara Arnold, Unit 1 is your complete DBT skills foundation training. You'll learn how DBT is structured, how acceptance and change work together, and exactly how to teach all four core skills modules — Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. You'll master the "heavy hitter" DBT skills clinicians use every day: STOP, radical acceptance, opposite action, DEAR MAN, GIVE, FAST, and more. Then Dr. Arnold will show you how to adapt these skills for trauma, anxiety, depression, adolescents, and clients managing self-harm, substance use, or suicidality.
Here's what you'll learn in this unit:
- The structure of DBT
- Acceptance, change, and balancing dialectical thinking
- The DBT therapist's role
- Observing, describing, and participating in the moment
- Radical acceptance: understanding and practicing
- The “What” and “How” Skills: observe, describe, and participate mindfully
- Integrate mindfulness into routine and therapy sessions
- Managing crisis without worsening the situation
- The STOP Skill: Stop, take a step back, observe, proceed
- Distraction techniques to alleviate emotional intensity
- Self-soothe with the five senses: Practical exercises
- How DBT helps people gain control over overwhelming emotions
- Identify and label emotions: The importance of emotional awareness
- Opposite action: Choose behaviors that counteract negative emotions
- DEAR MAN: Assertive communication for getting what you want
- GIVE: Maintain relationships with respect and care
- FAST: Maintain self-respect in relationships
- DBT for trauma and PTSD: Adapting DBT techniques for trauma survivors
- Tailor DBT to manage anxiety and depression
- Adjust DBT techniques to meet the unique needs of younger clients
- Self-harm, substance abuse, or suicidal behaviors
10+ DBT Tools to Help Clients Strengthen Relationships, Set Boundaries, and Build Self-Respect
Corey Pitts, LCMHC, C-DBTJoin certified DBT clinician Corey Pitts in Unit 2 as he preps you to tackle the sessions that get stuck on emotional fallout — the same fights, the same bad interactions, the same painful patterns. He'll dive deep into exactly how to teach DBT interpersonal skills in-session, so your clients can learn to speak up, set boundaries that protect their peace, say no without guilt, handle hard conversations, and repair relationships without blame.
This unit will show you how to teach clients to:
- Speak up for themselves without making things worse
- Set boundaries that protect their peace (and their relationships)
- Say "no" without feeling guilty or losing connection
- Handle hard conversations without shutting down or blowing up
- Fix relationship issues without finger-pointing or running away
10+ DBT Tools to Help Clients Reduce Impulsivity, Accept Difficult Emotions, and Respond Instead of React
Corey Pitts, LCMHC, C-DBTIn Unit 3, Corey zeroes in on the root of so many client struggles: emotional dysregulation. When clients can't manage their emotions, they react impulsively, shut down, or blow up — and they can't use anything else you're teaching them. In this 3-hour training, you'll learn the top DBT emotion regulation skills to help clients face tough emotions without losing control, reduce impulsive reactions, stay aware of what they're feeling, and build more positive emotions now and going forward. No prior DBT experience required — these tools fit right into the therapy you're already doing, and you can use them immediately.
This unit will show you how to teach clients to:
- Accept distress and face tough emotions without losing control
- Control their reactions to avoid impulsive behaviors and reduce conflict
- Stay aware of their emotions and respond in healthy ways
- Build positive emotions both now and in the future
DBT Skills Certificate Course
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
PESI is not affiliated or associated with Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, or her organizations.
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DBT Skills Certificate Course
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
PESI is not affiliated or associated with Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, or her organizations.
This course is ideal for mental health professionals who are committed to providing evidence-based, effective therapy to their clients. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, our comprehensive training will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to address a wide range of clinical challenges.
Do I need prior experience with DBT to benefit from this course?
No prior experience is necessary. Our expert trainers will guide you with comprehensive instruction starting with foundational concepts to ensure you can learn to teach DBT skills to your clients even if this is the first time you've explored DBT.
Can I access the course materials at my own pace?
Yes, this is a self-paced online training program. Once you register, you'll have access to all the course materials, including video lectures and training materials. You can progress through the content at a pace that suits your schedule and learning style.
Is this program affiliated with or associated with Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, or her organizations?
No. This program is sponsored by PESI and does not lead to any credits or certifications through Marsha M. Linehan or her organizations.
How long will I have access to this course?
This course comes with Unlimited Access. You can pause, replay, and review the material whenever it works best for your schedule. During your access period, you can revisit the content as often as you like!
We’re that confident you'll find this learning experience to be all that's promised and more than you expected.
DBT Skills Certificate Course
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
PESI is not affiliated or associated with Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, or her organizations.