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In Honor of Suicide Prevention Month: DBT Therapist Adherence – Why it Really Matters

DBT Therapist adherence - Why it really matters September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, so what better time to review the impact Dialectical Behavior Therapy has on reducing suicidal thoughts and urges?  DBT was initially developed for suicidal clients and has rigorous research data supporting Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as an effective evidence-based treatment. …
Kimberly
September 10, 2025
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DBT-LBC™ Webinars Now Available On Demand

The DBT-Linehan Board of Certification (DBT-LBC™) has launched a new opportunity to access some of the most respected experts in the field of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through on-demand past webinars. Each recording is available for a $40 rental fee, giving you 90 days of flexible viewing. This collection brings together internationally recognized clinicians, researchers,…
Kimberly
September 3, 2025
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New Book Release: Treating Eating Disorders with DBT: The MED DBT Protocol 

Pre-Order Today Announcing the Release of: Treating Eating Disorders with DBT: The MED DBT Protocol Did you know that there is now a textbook for treating multi-diagnostic eating disorder clients? Treating Eating Disorders with DBT: The MED DBT Protocol (Federici & Wisniewski) is now available for preorder through Guilford Press. We spoke with Anita Federici,…
Kimberly
August 29, 2025
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DBT Goes Global: A Look Inside the World DBT Association

In 2015, Dr. Marsha Linehan’s Wise Mind chimed in: what if the growing community of DBT practitioners and researchers came together – not only in spirit, but also in structure? Known for her memorable acronyms, transformative skills, and relentless belief in the possibility of building a life worth living, Marsha had a new vision: the…
Kimberly
August 29, 2025
Webinars

Interview with National Educational Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD)

You can watch the full interview here For Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) awareness month, we’d like to highlight an evidence-based program for individuals who are supporting someone affected by BPD called Family Connections (FC) from the National Educational Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEABPD). Check out this clip from a recent interview where DBT-LBC president, Dr.…
Kimberly
August 2, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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Get Involved with DBT-LBC™ (Link at the bottom): It's Volunteer Appreciation Month Celebrating Our Volunteers: The Pillars of DBT-LBC™ In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we are celebrating the true pillars of DBT-LBC™, our volunteers. DBT-LBC™ is, and always has been, a volunteer-driven organization. With only one paid staff member, we rely on the passion, dedication, and…
Kimberly
April 10, 2025
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In Honor of Self-Harm Awareness Month

March is Self Harm Awareness Month. As we observe this month, we decided to rewatch our webinar from last March, "Understanding Self-Injury" with Dr. Michael Hollander. In this blog we will discuss Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI). What is NSSI? When we refer to NSSI, we are talking about a person deliberately damaging their own body without the…
Kimberly
March 12, 2025
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Farewell to Tim Knettler and Welcome Kristy Gatica as Interim Executive Director

It is with both heartfelt gratitude and bittersweet emotions that we announce the retirement of Tim Knettler, our esteemed Consulting Executive Director and a true legend in the DBT-LBC™ community. Tim’s expertise in certification was pivotal in establishing DBT-LBC™ in 2013 as the only non-profit DBT certification entity approved by Dr. Marsha Linehan. Since then,…
Kimberly
March 5, 2025
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How do you know if the DBT you are receiving is adherent?

6 Essential Questions to ask a DBT Therapist or Program DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ (DBT-LBC™) provides consumers with a clear way to know whether a DBT clinician or program offers DBT in a manner that adheres to evidence-based research. We encourage clients to ask if their clinicians or programs are DBT-LBC™ certified. At the same…
Kimberly
February 25, 2025
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What’s the Difference?

Welcome to 2025! We wanted to start this year by highlighting the differences between earning a certificate in DBT versus achieving DBT-LBC™ Clinician Certification. While both processes involve self-study of the protocols and principles of DBT, there are distinct differences in how certifying bodies evaluate that learning. We wanted to take time to speak to…
Kimberly
February 12, 2025