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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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Pride Month 2025

June is Pride Month, and DBT-LBC™ wants to contribute by sharing two of our recent webinars that feature working with LGBTQ+ clients in DBT treatment. For the entire month of June, these webinars are available for FREE by following the links below and using the password “June2025”.  Video One features the webinar “Tips for Working…
Kimberly
June 6, 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
Webinars

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

April 4, 2025 @ 9am-10:30am PT/11am-12:30pmCT/12pm-1:30ET Join us for a conversation to discuss tailoring DBT for Autistic clients. 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…
Kimberly
March 8, 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
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Accepting Applications for New Board Members

The DBT-Linehan Board of Certification™ (DBT-LBC™), Board of Directors is currently accepting applications for up to two At-Large Board Members. We are looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to certification, both Clinician and Program, and who are eager to contribute their expertise, time, and resources to help us achieve our goals. Joining our…
Kimberly
January 28, 2025
Webinars

“DBT x The New Happy: The Art and Science of DBT Therapy for the DBT Therapists” with Stephanie Harrison and Andrea Gold, Ph.D.

Live Webinar with Stephanie Harrison and Andrea Gold, Ph.D. RESCHEDULED: CHECK BACK FOR THE NEW DATE  (If you are unable to attend the webinar live, you can still register and will have access to it after the live date) Join us for a conversation with Stephanie Harrison, author of "The New Happy" and Andrea Gold, Ph.D., DBT Psychologist,…
Kimberly
December 21, 2024
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Farewell 2024: Highlights, Collaboration, & Hopes for 2025!

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…
Kimberly
December 20, 2024