Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Practitioner Course

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Practitioner Course

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✅ Become proficient in DBT
✅ Learn from a Psychotherapist who specialises in DBT
✅ Apply your learning in a project with the ability to bring about a real change

Course Overview

The Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Course offers a structured, hands-on experience for anyone looking to develop emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. 

Topics to be covered

    • Introduction to DBT: Overview & Key Concepts
    • Overview of DBT principles: Balancing Acceptance and change
    • Explanation of the four modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness
    • Group discussion on personal goals for DBT skills practice
    • Lecture on the "What" and "How" skills of mindfulness
    • Group mindfulness practice: observing, describing, and participating without judgment
    • Case study analysis: Using mindfulness to manage emotional reactivity
    • Group discussion and feedback

    • Introduction to distress tolerance and why it’s critical in crisis situations
    • Exploring the concept of radical acceptance
    • Practical exercises: The STOP skill and TIPP (Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, Paired muscle relaxation)
    • Group role-play: Applying distress tolerance in high-emotion scenarios
    • Lecture on self-soothing using the five senses
    • Creative exercise: Building a self-soothing box with personalized items
    • Crisis survival strategies: IMPROVE the moment and Pros and Cons technique

    • What are emotions, and how do they function?
    • Identifying emotional patterns and common triggers
    • Group exercise: Naming emotions and understanding their impact on behavior
    • Reflection and group discussion
    • Lecture on ABC skills: Accumulating positive experiences, Building mastery, and Coping ahead
    • Guided visualization: Coping ahead of emotional triggers
    • Group role-play: Managing difficult emotions using emotional regulation skills

    • Lecture on the importance of interpersonal effectiveness in relationships
    • Introduction to DEAR MAN (Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindfully, Appear confident, Negotiate)
    • Group exercise: Practicing DEAR MAN in assertive communication
    • Lecture on balancing relationships and self-respect using the FAST technique
    • Group role-play: Navigating difficult conversations while maintaining self-respect
    • Final reflection on personal growth throughout the course
    • Q&A session and course wrap-up

Learn for Shivika Chadha

I am a clinical hypnotherapist and psychotherapist with a solid academic background, holding a BA (Hons.) in Applied Psychology, an MA in Clinical Psychology, and an MSc in Psychological Therapies from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). Additionally, I have a diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, which allows me to integrate hypnotherapy into my therapeutic practice. My diverse qualifications give me a broad understanding of human behavior, mental health disorders, and therapeutic techniques. I specialize in using evidence-based psychological therapies alongside hypnotherapy to help clients manage anxiety, stress, phobias, and other psychological issues, promoting well-being and personal growth.

Teaching Methodology

Our course is structured to provide a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical skills:

  • - Interactive Lectures: Each session includes an engaging lecture, breaking down key DBT principles with practical, real-world examples.

  • - Role-Playing and Case Studies: Watch live demonstrations and participate in role-playing exercises to see how DBT techniques apply in real situations.

  • - Personal Reflection Exercises: Guided journaling and reflection activities help you apply DBT skills in your own life and practice them daily.

  • - Group Discussions: Collaborative discussions foster a deeper understanding of DBT’s therapeutic impact, encouraging participants to share insights and feedback.

Perks and Inclusions

  • Library of e-books
  • Career guidance from industry experts
  • A chance to be listed as a DBT Practitioner after completing a master's in psychology
  • Certification 
  •  Letter of Recommendation to good performers
  • Evaluation Report
  • Access to resume building workshop 
  •  Case-based learning
  • 25 hours of learning
  • Personalised mentorship

  • Certificate of Completion

  • Personalised Feedback

  • Network Opportunity

  • End Course Project

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find the most frequently asked questions below.

  •    - Yes, the course is designed to provide you with actionable skills and techniques that can be immediately implemented in your clinical practice. Case studies, role-playing, and interactive sessions facilitate hands-on learning that ensures you can apply the concepts effectively.

  •    - Yes, upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate that may be used for professional development points or as part of a continuing education program. The certificate will be sent to the registered email ID

  • - After completing the course, participants may have access to a community forum for ongoing discussion, periodic webinars for course alumni, and opportunities for supervision or consultation on challenging cases.