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The World Dialectical Behavior Therapy Association (WDBTA) is an international organization that’s mission is to connect those doing DBT around the world. The WDBTA seeks to maintain DNT treatment integrity by providing standards for essential theoretical and intervention aspects of DBT globally.

To learn more about their work, check out the interview with the President of WDBTA, Professor Michaela Swales and President of DBT-LBC Dr. Kimberly Vay.

Their mission beyond maintaining integrity of DBT treatment includes:
⭐ Creating and supporting the community of those who practice DBT
⭐ Continuing the advancement of research and the implementation of DBT
⭐ Providing standards for quality training relevant to diverse cultural variations while maintaining the essential core of DBT
⭐ Building a strong, informed and connected membership body

To learn more about the organizations and to get involved visit wdbta.org and follow them @worlddbtassociation.