Upcoming Trainings

This online training provides a comprehensive introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), with a focus on supporting individuals who may meet the diagnostic criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).

By the end of this training, participants will have a solid understanding of DBT principles and core skills, increased confidence in incorporating DBT-informed strategies into clinical practice, and practical tools to support clients experiencing emotional dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, and crisis situations. Topics include:

• Understanding BPD and BPD traits
• The difference between comprehensive DBT, and DBT-informed therapy
• The philosophical underpinnings of DBT
• Core skills from all 4 skills modules, including mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness 
• How to support individuals in utilizing these skills through interactive practice
• Safety/risk assessment and appropriate follow-up
• and more!

This training is designed for Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs), Registered Social Workers (RSWs), and other master’s-level mental health professionals who work with individuals who may benefit from DBT.

Master’s students currently completing a counselling, social work, or related graduate program are also welcome. Please see below for student pricing.

Sessions will run online, every Tuesday between October 6th until December 22nd 2026, from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

• Regular Rate: $50.00/2 hour session, totalling $1200.00 for all 12 sessions (24 hours total)

• Student Rate: $40.00/2 hour session, totalling $960.00 for all 12 sessions (24 hours total)

Please note payments can be made all at once, or broken down into installments.

This online training provides an interactive introduction to the Distress Tolerance module of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), with a focus on practical skills clinicians can use to support clients experiencing intense emotional distress and crisis situations.

By the end of this training, participants will have a stronger understanding of the purpose and principles of DBT Distress Tolerance, increased confidence in teaching and applying distress tolerance skills in clinical practice, and practical tools to support clients through moments of acute distress. Topics include:

• Understanding the purpose and principles of DBT Distress Tolerance
• Understanding how DBT defines and approaches crisis and distress
• Learning when and how to use distress tolerance skills
• Interactive discussion, reflection, and skills practice

Please note this training will not cover suicide assessment and response. 

This training is designed for Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs), Registered Social Workers (RSWs), and other master’s-level mental health professionals who work with individuals who may benefit from DBT-informed approaches. Students are also welcome to join.

This online training will take place on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, from 11:00am–3:00pm PDT.

• Early Bird Rate (Before September 20th): $175.00 total (4 hour session)

• Regular Rate (After September 21st): $200.00 total (4 hour session)

Please note payments can be made by e-transfer.

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Don't hesitate to reach out through our contact page, or email me at ciara.toddington@gmail.com if you have any questions, or if you're interested in signing up.