DBT Skills Training for Schools and Agencies

BZA’s mission is to provide effective, accessible, and evidence-based Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills training to school and agency professionals in our community and to provide ongoing support so that social emotional needs continue to be met. 

DBT Services for Schools and Agencies include preventive and intervention-based skills adapted for use with young people. We can customize our services to include resources like DBT-based Emotional Problem Solving, which can be implemented in the classroom itself, addressing challenges in the space where they occur. Our goal is to help teens and adolescents develop healthier coping strategies, improve their relationships, and ultimately lead more fulfilling lives. We can do this through interventions geared towards adolescents as well as training and education for staff in order to equip them with the skills to work effectively with their clients or students.  

Our program includes prevention and intervention skills targeted towards:

  • Providing mental health education
  • Enhancing student/client and staff self-awareness of emotional status
  • Teaching basic DBT skills to students/clients in the areas of Mindfulness, 
  • Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness
  • Training staff to effectively recognize and respond to the emotional needs of students in day-to-day school settings

DBT CEU Presentations: 

Introduction to DBT Skills 

Intro to DBT Skills is a 3-hour thorough introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy. This is your first step in learning how to provide this evidence-based treatment. The training introduces important components for clinicians that are new to DBT & those who are looking for a refresher. A short post-webinar evaluation and certificate of completion for participants will be provided.

Advanced DBT Skills 

Advanced DBT Skills Training is the next step in your path to providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to others. This course focuses on behavioral analysis and managing difficult client behavior to create long-lasting change and improve treatment outcomes.

DBT for Substance Use Disorders 

Designed for therapists and skills trainers who have a working knowledge of DBT skills and are looking to expand their skill set for substance abuse disorders.

DBT Services and Flyers:

DBT Skills Services for Schools 

DBT Skills Services for Agencies 

DBT Consultation Group for Professionals

Why DBT Consultation? 

  • Supporting Each Other, Managing Stress, and Preventing Burnout
  • Shared Support: Collaborate with other therapists and DBT providers to manage high stress and burnout.
  • Key Resource: Your DBT team will be a valuable resource for maintaining motivation and delivering effective treatment.
  • Enhance Clinical Skills: Engage in skill-building activities to enhance your clinical expertise.
  • Fidelity Monitoring: Stay accountable to the treatment model through ongoing monitoring.
  • Stay Effective: Gain the necessary support to continue providing effective care.

Join us in building a strong DBT provider community, supporting the mental well-being of both clients and clinicians. 

Please contact us if you would like more information. You can reach us through email at [email protected] or by phone at 847-221-5622, ext. 6. 

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