DBT Intensive Training - June 2023

Auckland

The Team Foundational training is a comprehensive team-based program of study designed to provide teams with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide DBT. It focuses on both the establishment of comprehensive DBT programs and the clinical skills necessary to provide the treatment to persons with complex mental health problems. This training in DBT includes 4 hours of content specific to risk assessment, management, and treatment of suicidal behaviors. 

This training is intended for teams that are invested in learning DBT to a high standard in order to better implement the treatment in their settings. As DBT is a treatment that requires an ongoing consultation team, this training is designed for treatment teams, not individual practitioners intending to practice alone. A DBT team (minimum of 4, maximum of 8) is a group of mental health professionals who meets at least weekly to assist each other in applying DBT in their practice setting.

If you are already a member of an intensively trained DBT then click here to register for the standard Foundational Training (ie, not this one).

The program is divided into 2 parts that are designed to guide teams to accomplish DBT program implementation. Between Parts 1 and 2 there is a series of up to six online team consultations delivered by one of our consultants. Part 1 and Part 2 each consist of two five-day sessions of instruction divided by six to seven months of home study.

In Part 1, lectures, videotapes, and small group exercises are used to teach DBT theory and strategies in-depth. Between Parts 1 and 2 participants consolidate and apply what they have learned with the help of practice assignments. Between sessions, teams design and begin to implement their own DBT programs or to integrate DBT into an ongoing treatment setting. During this time, there is a series of up to six online team consultations delivered by one of our consultants. In Part 2, teams present their work and receives expert consultation on specific cases and on their program, including protocols for specific treatment problems and adaptations of DBT. Individualized consultation is provided around the teams current learning objective.

Components

Part 1 / week 1: 22-26 May 2023. Main focus on Preparation and Knowledge Acquisition. This week is held in conjunction with the DBT Foundational training described here for new members of already established DBT teams. This training component is in-person in Auckland (see venue details below).

Monthly team-based consultations (teams of nominally 8, maximum of 6 consultations, online). Main focus on Implementation and Practice Improvement

Part 2. 3 to 5 days of consultation late November 2023 (TBC).  The final number of days will depend on the number of teams enrolled so that all receive detailed consultation and there is sufficient time to cover other learning objectives. This will be determined before week 1 begins. This training component will be in-person. If teams are located out of the Auckland region, we can discuss locating your part 2 at your regional work-site subject to additional costs.

Training Objectives

The primary objectives of this Team Foundational training are listed on the linked Foundational training page. We can discuss with your DBT team leader additional specific goals and requirements for this training. Note that other tasks, events and fees will apply to the Team Foundational training.

Registration Process

To register you will need a registration code from us. We will supply this to your team leader who will then have to first register your team. For more information about this option please contact us.

Location

This is an in-person training. Please see below for loaction details.

1. All registrations must be approved according to Behavioral Tech criteria prior to acceptance for the training.
2. All registrations are confirmed only when payment is received.
3. A registration is for one person.
4. You agree not to record the meeting in any way. You agree not to distribute materials to other persons without prior agreement.
5. Registrations are confirmed only when payment is received.
6. Payment must be made before the training. By registering you accept liability for the costs of the training.
7. Cancellations must be notified to us by email (or the website contact form) with full identifying information.
8. Cancellations received more than 14 days before the event will receive a refund of the fees paid less an administration charge of NZ$100+GST (for each event).
9. Refunds cannot be given after that date. Refunds will not be available until after the event.
10. A colleague (who meets the eligibility criteria) may be substituted for no extra charge if we are notified at least five business days before the training event.
11. In the unlikely event the training is cancelled by the organisers, registration will be fully refunded but no liability will be accepted for travel, accommodation or other costs/expenses incurred to registrants.
12. Online statements of attendance can be downloaded by all participants from this page. Printed certificates of attendance are not available for this event.