Training in DBT 

(Dialectical Behavior Therapy).

The Association for Psychological Therapies (APT) is a leading provider of training in DBT, trusted by major healthcare providers.

Attend any of the courses below as an individual (live online or self-paced) or they can be commissioned exclusively for your team or organization. 

It is the only DBT training that automatically carries with it the relevant level of APT accreditation and access to the APT’s relevant post-course resources. The courses are:

►  Video: Why APT training is so good

DBT Essentials

A 3-day course available for individuals and whole teams.

Many people want to familiarise themselves with DBT, and this 3-day course is for you if you are one of those people as well as if you are thinking of taking the first step in becoming a DBT therapist or establishing a DBT service.

Attendance and passing this course gives you APT’s Level 2 accreditation.

"The most concise, engaging and interesting course on DBT I've attended. The tutor was brilliant and captivating." 

Written feedback from a DBT Essentials course attendee

DBT-A: DBT for Adolescents

A 3-day course available for individuals and whole teams.

Instruction in the key components of DBT for those who want to apply DBT to working with adolescents. DBT brings together a series of skills and techniques which are powerful and well chosen ones, and DBT-A focuses it on working with adolescents.

Attendance and passing this course gives you APT’s Level 2 accreditation.

Running DBT Skills-Development Groups

A 3-day course available for individuals and whole teams.

Running groups for patients to develop their life skills is an important part of becoming proficient in DBT, and this course provides the coaching and practice to help you help patients develop such skills.

Attendance and passing this course gives you APT’s Level 2 accreditation. If you already have or are entitled to APT’s Level 2 accreditation it upgrades that accreditation to Level 3.

"One of the best courses I have attended, made me feel more confident and prepared to use all skills learnt immediately. Greatly delivered as well!" 

Written feedback from a Running DBT Skills-Development Groups course attendee

The DBT Masterclass

A 4-day course available for individuals and whole teams.

By attending the DBT Masterclass you are expected to substantially develop both your knowledge of DBT and your skills. You will gain most benefit from this course if you leave a gap of several months between attending two of the above courses and this one, developing your DBT abilities in those months so you have material to present and discuss on this course.  

Attendance at this course gives you APT’s Level 4 accreditation, so long as you have or are entitled to APT’s Level 3 accreditation.

Extended Training in DBT.

A 10-day course available for individuals and whole teams.

APT's Extended Training in DBT provides 10 days of training and comprises the above courses including the exam. 

Successful completion gives you APT’s DBT accreditation at Level 4.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this course ... the course has given me a greater understanding of DBT and more confidence with aspects of the Therapy. The tutor is an outstanding facilitator who clearly has extensive knowledge in this area ... Absolutely loved every moment." 

Written feedback from a DBT Masterclass course attendee

The DBT Project

This is an extensive work-based project, successful completion of which entitles you to APT’s Level 5 accreditation in DBT so long as you have or are entitled to APT’s Level 4 accreditation.

►  Video: Why APT training is so good

View as a Web Page

© Copyright - APT Training and Consultancy Ltd
The Dower House, Thurnby, Leicestershire, LE7 9PH, UK.

Click here to Unsubscribe