COURSE INFORMATION:
This course conveys the core principles and techniques of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through the lens of Katie K. May, LPC, who is a Linehan Certified DBT Clinician. Specifically, this course explores the presenting issues most commonly thought to be appropriate for DBT approaches, as well as misconceptions about the incorporation of DBT in clinical work, and the nuances of training and practicing as a DBT clinician.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Explain DBT's core principles including dialectics, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance, and describe the bio-social theory behind its effectiveness
2. Identify the four components of DBT (individual therapy, skills group, phone coaching, consultation team) and how each supports behavioral change
3. Recognize which populations benefit most from DBT and describe how to integrate DBT training with ongoing consultation for effective clinical practice.
AUDIENCE: Graduate-level psychotherapists
DELIVERY METHOD: Online and non-interactive asynchronous, including a 30 minute audio recording and a 3,000 word written packet
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of podcast, packet, evaluation, and obtain a passing score of 70% or higher on the post-test will immediately issue a Certificate of Completion through the Learning Management System. Post-test can be re-taken a maximum of 3 times.
NUMBER OF HOURS: 1
INSTRUCTOR: Katie May, LPC
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Katie K. May, LPC, is a therapist, author, and practice owner who extensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) including certification as a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification Clinician™. She specializes in working with teens who are coping with depression, self-harming behaviors, and thoughts of suicide.
COURSE CREATION DATE: 06/03/2025
CONTACT: For questions, grievances, or to convey other comments contact info@savethetherapist.com. All inquires will be responded to within 2 weeks of time of contact.
CONTINUING EDUCATION INFO:
Save the Therapist has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7676. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Save the Therapist is solely responsible for all aspects of programs.
Save the Therapist, #2288, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 01/20/2026–01/20/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 1 general continuing education credit.
