Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
a Different Type of Therapy
An evidence-based approach to recovery.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a type of talk therapy specifically for people who experience emotions intensely. It has been proven effective with a multitude of behavioral health challenges, including borderline personality disorder, suicidality and self-harm, mood disorders and substance use. In these trainings, you'll learn how to deliver this type of therapy.
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidenced-based therapy that is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy. Dialectical comes from the idea that bringing together acceptance and change in therapy will bring better results than either one alone. DBT requires a behavioral approach, which means that we assess the situations and target behaviors relevant to the goals of the person participating in services to figure out how to solve the problems in their life. DBT was originally developed for chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorders (BPD). Studies have demonstrated that DBT is effective for a wide range of other disorders and problems. DBT has four parts:
- Individual Therapy
- Group Skills Training
- Phone Coaching, if needed for crises between sessions
- Consultation Team for therapists
DBT Skills Training
Incorporate DBT skills in care for a range of individuals with differing needs. Learn from Linehan Board Certified Clinicians!
Intensive DBT Training
Training that is comprehensive and covers all the necessary concepts to fully implement DBT in a county setting. Provided in a hybrid format.
Yearning for More Learning?
While crisis core training is essential for new workers, there are many more opportunities for you to continue developing your skills.
Training Series
Interested in joining discussions and learning more about a variety of behavioral health topics on a regular basis? UW-Green Bay offers two trainings series held Mondays and Fridays once a month.
Self-Paced Training
Explore our self-paced, online training options to find opportunities to gain continuing education hours at your pace. There are orientation courses for new workers as well as special topics tailored to specific behavioral health roles.
Additional Trainings
Investigate a variety of topics ranging from suicide care, leadership, ethics and boundaries, psychosocial rehabilitation, special skills and more.
Virtual Learning Expectations
Whether taking a self-paced course or a live course via Zoom, be sure you respect the virtual learning expectations in order to receive credit for your time and efforts.
Let's Connect
Our Training Coordinator, Joanne Tulachka, can help. Please reach out to Joanne with any questions about our training offerings.