Family sessions in DBT: Where to start?

A 90 minute web-based training

For people engaged in DBT, often relationships with loved ones are fraught and painful.  At the same time, part of what makes them painful is that those relationships are so important to the person seeking help.  The current web-training offers an overview of the research on engaging families as allies in DBT, broad principles to consider when deciding when and how to include family members in treatment, and resources and strategies that can inform your work with your DBT client and their loved ones.

This online web training is designed to support practitioners in their DBT practice and professional development. In addition to didactic teaching, the training may involve activities, discussion and Q+A for participants. You will need a suitable device with a webcam and a reliable internet connection capable of streaming 'youtube' style video. The training may include showing footage of clinical sessions, hence, participants will need to join the training from an environment that is private. When registered, we will send more information about the process of joining and particpating in the Zoom meeting.

This web-based training includes sensitive and private material and examples. Please join in a confidential setting where others cannot see or hear the content of the training.

Note: if this training is sold out then you will be able to join a waitlist. If we repeat this training then those on the waiting list will be the first to be offered a place for the new training.

Training Level

Prerequisite level of DBT training and experience: Participants are expected to have some training (eg a two-day Introduction to DBT) and or familiarity with DBT. 

1. A registration is for one person. To successfully manage the event, we expect only one person to join the webinar as part of your registration.
2. You agree not to record the meeting in any way. You agree not to distribute materials to other persons without prior agreement.
3. Registrations are confirmed only when payment is received by credit card or electronically.
4. Payment must be made before the training. By registering you accept liability for the costs of the training.
5. Cancellations must be notified to us by email (or the website contact form) with full identifying information.
6. Cancellations received more than seven days before the event will receive a refund of the fees paid less an administration charge of $50+GST (for each event).
7. Refunds cannot be given after that date. Refunds will not be available until after the event.
8. A colleague may be substituted for no extra charge if we are notified at least two business days before the training event.
9. 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.
10. Online statements of attendance can be downloaded by all participants from this page. Printed certificates of attendance are not available for this event.