1 Hour / 1 CE

On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training

This on-demand professional training program on DBT in the Milieu: A Quick Overview for Administrators is presented by Michele Galietta, Ph.D. 

This program focuses on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in the milieu as a shared therapeutic approach. The benefits of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and how DBT is consistent with TIC are discussed. The program includes an introduction to staff education and support meetings, which helps staff train and embody DBT skills. A brief overview of the biosocial theory, general DBT research outcomes, and DBT assumptions are discussed. Validation is defined, and examples of what to validate and why it is therapeutic are reviewed. Lastly, the elements of DBT in the milieu are taught (e.g., egregious behavior protocol, incentive system, behavior chain analysis, etc.).

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • 1 Describe the skills in DBT to effectively manage milieus to increase safety and collaboration with patients
  • 2 Describe the importance of a unified therapeutic approach
  • 3 Describe the elements of DBT Milieu

  • Intended Audience

    This training is designed for mental health and allied professionals at all experience levels who wish to implement Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) within therapeutic settings. The program is ideal for those specializing in clinical psychology, counseling, social work, or psychiatric care, particularly professionals with an interest or background in trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, and staff development. Participants typically work in inpatient, residential, or outpatient treatment environments.

  • Experience Level

    This training is applicable for all career stages: entry-level, mid-career, and experienced professionals.

    • Beginner – new to DBT or mental health practice

    • Intermediate – some experience with DBT or related interventions

    • Advanced – extensive experience with DBT, trauma-informed care, or behavioral interventions

  • Practice Setting

    • Clinical psychologists
    • Counselors and therapists
    • Social workers
    • Psychiatric nurses and nurse practitioners
    • Psychiatrists
    • Allied mental health professionals
    • Professionals involved in staff training and program development

Presented By

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.

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Training Outline

Key topics covered in this training include:

  • An introduction to staff education and support meetings

  • A brief overview of the biosocial theory

  • General DBT research outcomes

  • DBT assumptions are discussed

  • Validation is defined

  • Examples of what to validate and why it is therapeutic are reviewed

  • The elements of DBT in the milieu are taught

CE Sponsorship Information

Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here. 

  1. American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.

  2. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.

  3. Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

  4. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).



Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.