VIRTUAL-DBT Skills VIRTUAL Training Track
DBT Skills Training Series with Elizabeth Korchari, MA, LMHC, DBTC
*This training will be conducted ONLINE in 6 half-day sessions from 1:00pm-5:00pm for $569 including CEUs. Please note, to receive CEU credit you must attend all 6 sessions in the series.
The DBT Skills are the heart of the treatment. All aspects of DBT are based on assisting the person to learn and use a set of skills that have been proven to enhance coping and reduce distress. This 6-part series provides a thorough training in all aspects of the DBT skills including mastery of the skills, running skills groups, and teaching the skills to a variety of populations. The presentation will include a lecture, video examples and in-vivo practice.
Participants are urged to purchase the DBT Skills Training Manual, 2nd Edition and the DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets, 2nd Edition by Marsha Linehan. Both books will be an integral part of the curriculum and are available on Amazon.com.
DBT Skills Trainings:
Part 1: Friday, September 11, 2026, 1:00pm-5:00pm
An Introduction to DBT Skills Training and Orientation Module
In this training, participants will learn what is needed to start a DBT group. This will include the rationale for DBT skills training, planning to conduct a group, how to structure a DBT group, skills training targets and procedures, and how to teach the Orientation Module.
Following this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the rationale for DBT Skills training
- Begin planning a DBT Skills group
- Structure a DBT skills group
- Understand the DBT Orientation module
Part 2: Friday, September 25, 2026, 1:00pm-5:00pm
The Mindfulness Module-In this training, participants will learn the Mindfulness skills and how to effectively teach these skills in group.
Following this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Mindfulness module
- Understand how to effectively teach Mindfulness skills to a group
Part 3: Friday, October 9, 2026, 1:00pm-5:00pm
The Distress Tolerance Moule-In this training, participants will learn the Distress Tolerance skills and how to effectively teach these skills in group.
Following this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Distress Tolerance module
- Understand how to effectively teach Distress Tolerance skills to a group
Part 4: Friday, October 23, 2026, 1:00pm-5:00pm
The Emotion Regulation Module- In this training, participants will learn the Emotion Regulation skills and how to effectively teach these skills in group.
Following this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Emotion Regulation module
- Understand how to effectively teach Emotion Regulation skills to a group
Part 5: Friday, November 6, 2026, 1:00pm-5:00pm
The Interpersonal Effectiveness Module-In this training, participants will learn the Interpersonal Effectiveness skills and how to effectively teach these skills in group.
Following this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Interpersonal Effectiveness module
- Understand how to effectively teach Interpersonal Effectiveness skills to a group
Part 6: Friday, November 20, 2026, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Running a DBT Group and Overcoming Group Challenges-
In this training, participants will learn how to apply some of the fundamental DBT strategies in Behavioral Skills Training as well as how to effectively run a group. Challenges that may arise during group will be discussed and addressed, including homework non-compliance, lack of attendance, and behavior management within group
Following this training, participants will be able to:
- Apply some of the fundamental DBT strategies within skills group
- Understand how to effectively run a DBT skills group
- Manage challenges that may arise in group, such as homework non-compliance, attendance issues, and behavioral challenges.