Dialectical Behavior Therapy

ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE

The Certificate in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a specialized training program on an essential therapeutic practice. It is designed for those wanting to learn DBT at an intensive level, and those who wish to better implement the treatment model in their profession.

DBT is comprised of four independent yet interconnected modes of intervention:

• Individual therapy
• Skills training (group)
• Coaching
• Consultation team

This Certificate Program helps you understand DBT's theory and the application of each of these modes of intervention. Through rigorous content, applied training, exercises, discussions, role-playing, activities, and other multimedia you will learn from field leading practitioners on how to effectively utilize this powerful tool.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Explain DBT's biosocial theory, theoretical underpinnings and treatment principles.
• Create and employ DBT effective treatment plans for clients based on a DBT informed case formulation.
• Implement a range of DBT strategies including validation, problem assessment and solution analysis, dialectics, structural, and motivational strategies.
• Apply the skills from DBT skills modules: Core Mindfulness; Interpersonal Effectiveness; Emotion Regulation; and Distress Tolerance. Plan and execute a DBT Consultation Team and deploy DBT techniques to constantly improve team functioning.
• Plan and execute a DBT Consultation Team and deploy DBT techniques to constantly improve team functioning.

NOTE(S)

Upon completion of this certificate program, your training in DBT will have been comprehensive and you will be ready to practice and improve your clinical skills. However, you will not be designated as a "Certified DBT Therapist". The only approved DBT certification is through the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification. Dr. McMain has obtained this certification. This five-module DBT Certificate Program helps prepare you for the certification examination. Clinical supervision is also essential to supporting your effective implementation of DBT. The DBT certification examination is a rigorous process and you are encouraged to review the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification website for complete details.

If you have taken any of the DBT courses previously offered by the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies you can gain credit towards your certificate as specified below.

Equivalencies:

• 3335 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Basics is equivalent to 3648 DBT: The Basics (Foundational Training Part 1)
• 3336 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Beyond Basics is equivalent to 3649 DBT: Beyond The Basics (Foundational Training Part 2)
• 3337 Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Intensive is equivalent to 3652 DBT: Consultation Team

REQUIRED COURSES

• 3649 DBT: Beyond The Basics (Foundational Training Part 2)
• 3650 DBT: Individual Therapy
• 3651 DBT: Skills Training
• 3652 DBT: Consultation Team

Certificate Requirements

There are five required courses in this certificate program. You have four years from the start date of your first course to complete the certificate. To complete the program, you must complete the first two foundational courses (3648 DBT: The Basics (Foundational Training Part 1) and 3649 DBT: Beyond The Basics (Foundational Training Part 2) in sequence. Afterward, you may complete the remaining three courses (3650 DBT: Individual Therapy, 3651 DBT: Skills Training, and 3652 DBT: Consultation Team) in any order you choose. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) may be granted for a maximum of one courses.