Certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
80 Hours + 6 months of consultation
Strong and widely applicable empirical basis.
Employ DBT with a variety of difficult clients using a relatively intuitive structure and implementation approach.
During the course of this certification, you will learn how to leverage four key tools to help clients manage painful conflicts, including: 1) mindfulness, 2) distress tolerance, 3) emotional regulation, and 4) interpersonal effectiveness. Originally developed to help those with borderline personality disorders, DBT has been proven useful across a wide array of problems and disorders, from binge-eating to substance abuse to PTSD, and more.
The following are required texts:
- Linehan, M. M. (1993a). Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder. New York: Guilford Press.
- Linehan, M. M. (2014a). DBT Skills Training Manual (2nd ed.) New York, NY: Guilford Press
- Linehan, M. M. (2014b). DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press,
Coursework included in this Certification
With 80 Hours of Specialized Training + 6 months of consultation, this program consists of self-paced coursework as well as 1:1 guidance.
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Forensic Applications of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
CoursePresented by Michele Galietta, PhD
$250
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Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT - 1)
CourseThis self-paced training program on Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is presented by Michele Galietta, PhD.
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Assessment and Management of Suicidal Clients (DBT - 3)
CourseThis self-paced training program on Assessment and Management of Suicidal Clients is presented by Michele Galietta, PhD.
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DBT Skills Training (DBT - 2)
CourseThis self-paced training program on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training is presented by Michele Galietta, PhD.
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Validation, Commitment, Targeting, and the First 4 Sessions (DBT - 4)
CourseThis self-paced training program on Validation, Commitment, Targeting, and the First Four Sessions is presented by Michele Galietta, PhD.
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Behavioral Principles in DBT (DBT - 5)
CourseThis self-paced training program on Behavioral Principles in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is presented by Michele Galietta, PhD.
Certification
This certification is available to licensed mental health professionals
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Licensed MH professional (counselor, social worker, psychologist, marriage & family therapist)
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80 Hours of required coursework in DBT
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6 months of consultation calls with a certified DBT therapist to assess implementation and adherence to the treatment model (casebook review; case conceptualization; documentation of skills group & consultation group)
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Maintenance of certification requires demonstration of competence through continuing education & clinical experience every 2 years
Coursework & Consultation
Michele Galietta, PhD
Dr. Michele Galietta is Associate Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York where she served as Director of the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program from 2005-2013. Dr. Galietta is a researcher and clinician specializing in the training, adaptation and dissemination of empirically-supported treatments to community and forensic/correctional settings.