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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Foundations & Core Skill
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Foundations & Core Skill

Learn the four core DBT skill areas through clear explanations, examples, worksheets, and exercises
Created byPsychologyClass Org by Aman Varma
Last updated 10/2026
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What you'll learn

  • DBT Basic Distress Tolerance Skills
  • How to create your own distraction plan
  • DBT Self Soothing Skills
  • How to create your own self soothing plan
  • Using Radical Self Acceptance
  • DBT Advance Distress Tolerance Skills
  • How to create your own emergency distress coping plan
  • DBT Basic Mindfulness Guided Meditations
  • DBT Interpersonal Skills
  • Managing difficult and intense emotions
  • Learn how to use DBT for disorders such as bipolar, depression, BPD, anxiety
  • Use DBT to improve people's mental health

Course content

6 sections • 72 lectures • 5h 48m total length

  • Foundational Beliefs of DBT7:35

    DBT Psychotherapy Practitioner - Use DBT in your Counseling

  • Q&A0:17
  • What is DBT Dialectical Behavior Therapy?8:29

    DBT Psychotherapy Practitioner - Use DBT in your Counseling

  • Overview of DBT & Course Flow1:48

    DBT Psychotherapy Practitioner - Use DBT in your Counseling

Requirements

  • Basic Counseling or Talk Therapy Skills

Description

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Foundations & Core Skills

An introductory, educational course exploring the four core skill areas of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.

The course provides a structured introduction to DBT concepts, terminology, exercises, and worksheets. It is designed for students, psychology enthusiasts, educators, helping professionals, and anyone interested in learning about DBT for educational purposes, self-study, and personal understanding.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the Foundations of DBT: Explore the basic principles and theoretical background of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

  • Explore the Four Core Skill Areas: Learn the fundamental concepts behind Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.

  • Explore Common DBT Skills: Become familiar with exercises and strategies commonly associated with each DBT skill area.

  • Understand Emotional Patterns: Explore concepts related to emotional reactivity, impulsive behaviors, difficult emotions, and coping.

  • Explore Relationship Skills: Learn about DBT concepts related to communication, assertiveness, boundaries, and interpersonal situations.

  • Practice Through Worksheets: Use downloadable worksheets and handouts to reinforce your understanding of the concepts covered in the course.

  • Apply Concepts to Personal Learning: Explore selected DBT skills as tools for self-reflection, mindfulness, emotional awareness, and personal development.

The Four Core DBT Skill Areas

1. Mindfulness

Explore concepts related to observing, describing, and participating in present-moment experiences with greater awareness.

2. Distress Tolerance

Learn about DBT concepts and skills associated with managing difficult moments and tolerating distress without making challenging situations worse.

3. Emotion Regulation

Explore concepts related to understanding emotions, recognizing emotional patterns, and responding to difficult emotional experiences.

4. Interpersonal Effectiveness

Learn about communication, assertiveness, expressing needs, maintaining relationships, and setting appropriate boundaries.

Course Features

  • Structured lessons covering all four DBT skill areas

  • Clear explanations and practical examples

  • Downloadable worksheets and DBT skill handouts

  • Exercises for educational exploration and self-reflection

  • Simple, accessible language suitable for learners with different levels of prior knowledge

  • Lifetime access to the course materials

Who This Course Is For

  • Students: Psychology, counseling, social work, and related students interested in learning about DBT.

  • Psychology Enthusiasts: Anyone interested in understanding DBT and its approach to emotions, behavior, mindfulness, and relationships.

  • Educators and Helping Professionals: Those who want a general educational introduction to DBT terminology and core concepts.

  • Personal Learning: Individuals interested in exploring DBT skills for self-study, reflection, and personal development.

Important Note

This is an educational and introductory course. It does not qualify you to practice counseling or psychotherapy, diagnose or treat mental health conditions, or deliver DBT as a clinical intervention.

The course is not a professional DBT certification or substitute for formal DBT training, clinical supervision, or professional education. The information and exercises are provided for learning and general understanding and should not be considered a replacement for individualized mental health care.

Who this course is for:

  • NOTE: This course is taught by Aman Varma (Accredited DBT Trainer) for Mental Health Professionals
  • This course is for psychologists, counselors and mental health professionals

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