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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Counselor Training

Name: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Counselor Training
Rating: 4.4 (863 reviews)

Become a DBT Counselor, Use ready-made session plans & Confidently start counseling practice within weeks!

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Created byPsychologyClass Org by Aman Varma

Last updated 7/2026

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What you'll learn

How to get started as a DBT Counselling Professional
How to Structure Therapy Session
How to Guide Your Client
Advanced DBT Emotion Regulation Skills
Advanced DBT Distraction Techniques
Advanced DBT Self Soothing Skills
Advanced DBT Relaxation Exercises
Advanced DBT Mindfulness Exercises
Advanced DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills

Course content

12 sections • 92 lectures • 10h 19m total length

Course Overview5:23
Explore the core concepts and practical skills of dialectical behavioral therapy, including distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation, sleep skills, and interpersonal effectiveness, with applications to narcissism, depression, and anxiety.
Q&A0:17
Counselor Intervention & Client Worksheets Download0:24
Download study notes and worksheets from the resource section to print and refer, deepening your understanding of the course's principles and techniques.
Overview of DBT & Course Flow1:48
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
What is DBT Dialectical Behavior Therapy?9:20
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
The Standard DBT Treatment Program8:50
Explore a flexible, principle-oriented DBT treatment program with options: motivation, capability, generalization, environment changes, and therapist motivation. Apply individual therapy and skill development sessions, plus mindfulness and distress tolerance skills.

Foundational Beliefs of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)7:37
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Start With Life Vision4:26
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Mood Monitoring3:54
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Basics of Behavior5:26

Introduction to Basic Distress Tolerance Skills of DBT Therapy6:10
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
What are Distraction Skills1:35
Guidelines for Distration Skills3:32
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Emergency Plan & 7 Distraction Skills22:24
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

Introduction to Self Soothing Skills of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)14:05
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
What are self soothing skills1:10
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Radical Self Acceptance9:58
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Everday Acceptance2:48
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

DBT Distress Tolerance Skill Advance 16:51
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
DBT Distress Tolerance Skill Advance 27:40
DBT Distress Tolerance Skill Advance 32:10
DBT Distress Tolerance Skill Advance 42:00
Practice body scan meditation to observe sensations from head to toe without judging or changing them, a mindfulness technique akin to progressive muscle relaxation that lasts 35–45 minutes.
DBT Distress Tolerance Skill Advance 51:23
Create an Emergency Plan0:03

Mindfulness Skills2:53
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
What Skills - Additional Instructions0:45
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
What skills & Wise Mind12:00
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 10:46
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 28:38
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 311:31
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 410:26
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 58:30
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 67:28
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 75:13
Never direct your mind toward negativity; train it to stay present, guard your thoughts, and reduce distractions like reels, gossip, and news to support a meditative, positive life.
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 84:53
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 94:59
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 105:44
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 114:40
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 125:25
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 134:56
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 144:34
Practice mindful eating to balance mind and body, noting foods that trigger anxiety and psychosomatic IBS, such as deep fried or spicy options after a breakup, and seek soothing choices.
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 155:52
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 166:46
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 178:27
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 183:29
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 196:35
Explore how repeated thoughts and actions gain strength, and cultivate mindful, disciplined thinking and behavior; use thought policing in cognitive behavioral therapy to redirect tendencies before they harden.
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 205:12
DBT - Mindfulness in Daily Life 214:08
Four Mindful Meditations6:16

Primary & Secondary Emotions4:08
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Six Steps to Recognize Emotions5:49
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Overcoming barriers to healthy emotion1:08
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Pros and Cons3:50
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Acronym - IMPROVE25:13
Building Contentment & Satisfaction6:08
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Generating positive emotions5:58
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Attend to relations6:29
In this course, you will learn complete Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills. The four modules of psychological and emotional function that DBT focuses on include: Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
ROUTINE Acronym2:08

Goals of Emotion Regulation Skills17:32
Emotion Regulation Skills4:47
Nature of Emotions Part 17:30
Nature of Emotions Part 29:24
Nature of Emotions Part 37:12
Explore how emotions are impermanent and unsatisfactory, and how clinging fuels suffering. Practice Vipassana meditation by observing body sensations to loosen the grip on craving and achieve emotional freedom.
Nature of Emotions Part 42:25
Nature of Emotions Part 53:30
Nature of Emotions Part 64:25
Nature of Emotions Part 79:15
Tools for Handling Intense Emotions 15:16
Learn five ways to regulate emotions and overcome emotion dysregulation using CBT, DBT, ACT, somatic psychotherapy, and compassion-focused therapy, and tailor a personal mix for daily functioning.
Tools for Handling Intense Emotions 25:52
Learn how cognitive behavioral therapy explains that emotions arise from interpretations of events, and how questioning beliefs and shifting from rigid to flexible views changes thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Tools for Handling Intense Emotions 34:23
Tools for Handling Intense Emotions 49:31
Record thoughts and journaling help identify cognitive distortions, raise awareness, and reframe negative thoughts; apply behavioral activation and opposite actions to regulate intense emotions.
Tools for Handling Intense Emotions 56:44
Tools for Handling Intense Emotions 65:57
Tools for Handling Intense Emotions 75:34
Tools for Handling Intense Emotions 88:21
Tools for Handling Intense Emotions 92:16
Tools for Handling Intense Emotions 107:51
This lecture explains compassion-focused therapy as a way to regulate intense emotions by cultivating self-compassion, patience, and a positive affiliation network, while setting boundaries to cut toxic influences.
Tools for Handling Intense Emotions 114:46
Tools for Handling Intense Emotions 123:02
Tools for Handling Intense Emotions 139:53
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Requirements

Basic Counselling or Talk Therapy Skills
A formal education is psychology field

Description

This course helps counselors and therapists confidently use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools in real sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured form of talk therapy designed to help people manage intense emotions, navigate relationships, and cope with stress. Originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the 1970s for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and chronic suicidality, DBT is now widely applied across mental health conditions and everyday challenges.

What You’ll Learn

Conduct therapy sessions with confidence
Guide conversations and know what to say next
Apply ready-to-use DBT session plans
Handle emotionally intense or challenging clients
Use structured DBT tools during sessions
Help clients manage emotions and improve relationships
Build your reputation as a skilled, effective counselor
Reduce stress and avoid burnout with a structured framework

The 4 Core Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skill Modules

Mindfulness – Help clients become aware of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment
Distress Tolerance – Teach techniques for coping with crises and emotional pain safely
Emotion Regulation – Identify, understand, and manage intense emotions before they take control
Interpersonal Effectiveness – Improve communication, set boundaries, and maintain healthy relationships

Why Take This Course

Gain Confidence in Sessions: Move from uncertainty to clear, structured guidance for every client interaction.
Practical, Ready-to-Use Tools: Learn DBT techniques you can immediately apply—no heavy theory, just actionable skills.
Handle Intense Emotions with Ease: Learn to manage challenging situations and emotionally intense clients safely and effectively.
Improve Client Outcomes: Help clients regulate emotions, improve relationships, and make meaningful progress.
Stand Out Professionally: Build a reputation as a skilled, knowledgeable, and structured therapist.
Reduce Burnout: Follow a proven framework to maintain clarity and confidence without overworking yourself.
Evidence-Based Training: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a highly researched method that reduces self-harm, emotional dysregulation, and stress.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a clear, step-by-step framework to guide therapy sessions and use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools with confidence.

Start learning DBT today and confidently guide clients with real, practical therapy skills!

Who this course is for:

Psychology Counselors who want to practice DBT Modality

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Course content

Standard Treatment Program - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)6 lectures • 26min

Foundational Tools - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)4 lectures • 21min

Distress Tolerance Skills - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)4 lectures • 34min

Self Soothing Skills - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)4 lectures • 28min

Advance Distress Tolerance Skills - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)6 lectures • 20min

Mindfulness Skills - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)3 lectures • 16min

Advance Mindfulness Skills - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)22 lectures • 2hr 14min

Emotion Regulation Skills - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)9 lectures • 1hr 1min

Advance Emotion Regulation Skills - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)22 lectures • 2hr 25min

Sleep Better Skills - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)1 lecture • 1min

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