Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness principles to help clients build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. Originally developed for individuals with chronic emotion dysregulation and self-destructive behaviors, DBT has since been adapted for a wide range of clinical populations and settings. This training provides clinicians with a foundational understanding of the model’s theoretical underpinnings, core components, and practical applications. Participants will explore the structure of DBT, including individual therapy, skills training groups, phone coaching, and consultation teams, as well as strategies for integrating DBT-informed interventions into their own clinical practice.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Describe the theoretical foundations of DBT and its development as an evidence-based treatment.
- Identify the four core DBT skill modules and their primary therapeutic goals.
- Apply at least two DBT-informed techniques to support clients in improving emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Describe the theoretical foundations of DBT and its development as an evidence-based treatment.
- Influence of Buddhism
- Radical acceptance
Objective #2: Identify the four core DBT skill modules and their primary therapeutic goals.
- Mindfulness
- Distress tolerance
- Emotion regulation
- Interpersonal effectiveness
Objective #3: Apply at least two DBT-informed techniques to support clients in improving emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
- Acceptance strategies
- Mindfulness strategies
- Communication strategies
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
Recording Date: April 9, 2026
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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