As we prepare to say farewell to 2024 and welcome in 2025, I want to share some of this year’s highlights and collaborative efforts. Below you will read about 2024 and a preview into what we are looking forward to in 2025. This year has been one of growth and collaboration.
2024 initiatives/Highlights (click the links to read more)
Surpassed 500 Certified Clinicians in 13 Countries
Finalizing the Job Task Analysis (JTA) to develop a new written Knowledge Exam
Began collaborating with NEABPD on their Advocacy Efforts
DBT-LBC Letter of Support of DBT HCPCS Code
2024/2025 Legislative and Collaborative Efforts
The Legislative Committee continues to work to advance DBT practice and adequate therapist and program compensation in various states. We continue to fight for “fair” reimbursement fees while educating consumers and payors about the importance of adherence. We have supported the efforts of National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD) by providing a letter of support that you can read here.
One of the many areas of focus of the Legislative committee is to work to get higher reimbursements and recognition at the state level to increase access of care. Please reach out if you would like to support these efforts or know anyone who may have connections at the state and/or national level.
Insight into 2025
Educational Webinars:
January 17, 2025: Andrea Gold, PhD and Stephanie Harrison: ““DBT x The New Happy: The Art and Science of DBT Therapy for the DBT Therapists”
April 4, 2025: Amara Brook, PhD, ABPP, Alana McVey, PhD, and Rachel Kraus, LCSW-C: “Tailoring DBT for Autistic Clients: Clinical, Lived Experience, and Research Perspectives”
Knowledge Exam:
We are currently going through the Job Task Analysis (JTA) to develop a new written Knowledge Exam. The Item Writing Committee is finalizing the JTA with an expert psychometrician regarding standard setting for test items. As we work through this process we will continue to provide updates here..
Thank you to everyone who has supported and continues to support the ongoing mission of DBT-LBC™.
I am deeply grateful for the dedication of all our certified clinicians, certified programs, DBT trainers near and far, and volunteers, whose commitment to providing high-quality DBT treatment changes lives every day. Your ongoing work, resilience, and dedication to our mission have been central to the growth of DBT-LBC™.
As we look forward to 2025, we invite you to join us in this important work, as we build on the momentum of 2024. Your generosity and support have been insurmountable to our growth and success.
We need your support to help further our mission and continue working on the areas above, please consider a Tax-Deductive donation by visiting our Donation Page or scanning below. Any amount is helpful and will support our 2025 initiatives.
“Success is a Journey, not a Destination” and we are on a constant journey to continue to keep Marsha’s legacy alive.
Wishing you success and happiness in the year to come,
Dr. Kimberly Vay, LPC, CPCS, President, DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™
