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Webinar Recordings

Working Effectively with LGBTQ+ Clients in DBT

Rent this Webinar As DBT therapists, we all work with clients who identify as sexual or gender minority individuals, or both. How does our guiding theoretical framework, the biosocial theory of emotion dysregulation, incorporate attentiveness to the effects of stigmatizing environments for LGBTQ+ people? How can we most effectively apply DBT strategies, such as dialectical…
Kimberly
August 2, 2025
Webinar Recordings

A Happier New Year: Using Relationship Mindfulness to Build Connections with Dr. Alan Fruzzetti

Rent this webinar In this webinar Dr. Fruzzetti will share his wisdom on conflict within a relationship. Relationships are both a source of great joy and sometimes enormous hurt.  Unfortunately, destructive conflict and dysregulated emotion (e.g., “it’s his/her/their fault!” or “he/she/they need to change!”) can make improvements difficult and lead to loneliness and despair.  Fortunately,…
Kimberly
August 2, 2025
Webinar Recordings

Tailoring DBT for Autistic Clients: Clinical, Lived Experience, and Research Perspectives

Rent this Webinar Many Autistic people struggle with emotion regulation, suicidality, and self-harm following a history of chronic traumatic invalidation by others who do not understand them. DBT can help Autistic people overcome these challenges and pursue their goals, especially when it is appropriately tailored to meet their needs. Yet mental health providers do not…
Kimberly
August 2, 2025
Blogs

BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, widely recognized as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month. At DBT-LBC™, we’re committed to raising awareness about mental health in BIPOC communities and highlighting how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can support clients from diverse backgrounds. Mental Health Trends in…
Kimberly
July 18, 2025
Blogs

Celebrating a Legacy of Dedication: Honoring Tim Knettler

It’s not every day that we get to celebrate a legacy as profound and impactful as that of Tim Knettler. With deep gratitude and a touch of bittersweet emotion, we announce the retirement of Tim, our appreciated Consulting Executive Director and a foundational pillar of the DBT-LBC™ community. Tim’s journey with DBT-LBC™ began at its…
Kimberly
June 30, 2025
Blogs

Want to spread awareness on BPD and Mental Health?

The month of May is dedicated to spreading awareness about mental health in general as well Borderline Personality Disorder. DBT-LBC™ wants to contribute towards these efforts and share information about organizations that work from the ground up to champion these causes. The vast majority of these resources are free of charge and would benefit from…
Kimberly
May 21, 2025
Webinars

Who is the World DBT Association (WDBTA)

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…
Kimberly
April 26, 2025
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Join our Host/Events Committee

Host/Events Committee: Volunteers Needed The DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ is thrilled to announce the formation of the Host/Events Committee. This group will coordinate our growing calendar of events, including one after ISITDBT and our new annual celebration honoring Dr. Marsha Linehan. About the Host/Events Committee: This committee will be responsible for planning, organizing, and recruiting…
Kimberly
April 22, 2025