DBT skills for Children and Adolescents

1. Workshop: DBT skills for Children and Adolescents

This two-day practical workshop provides an introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for psychologists and allied health professionals working with children and adolescents. Combining theory, experiential learning and time for reflective learning, participants will develop a strong foundation in the core principles, skills and strategies of DBT for use in both individual and group settings.

2. Who should attend?

This workshop is designed for psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychiatrists, mental health nurses and other allied health professionals who have foundational mental health knowledge and wish to build confidence in using DBT with children and adolescents. Clinicians from public, private, community and educational services welcome.

3. What you'll learn

Participants will learn:

• The 4 modules of DBT for children and adolescents + the Middle Path

• An introduction to the dialectical philosophy

• Practical individual and group applications

• Considerations for neurodivergence

• Trauma informed DBT

• DBT treatment hierarchy

• Practical and experiential learning

• 10 session plans for groups or individual treatment

• Plain Australian English visually appealing handouts provided

 4. Training format

The workshop combines presentations, demonstrations, small group discussions, experiential exercises and group activities to maximise learning and confidence.

5. About the presenter

Renee Valentino is a psychologist, Nationally Credentialled DBT Clinician and experienced trainer with almost 20 years' experience working across public, private, community and educational settings. She has extensive experience delivering DBT with children, adolescents and families, coordinating multidisciplinary DBT programs, and providing supervision and training to mental health professionals. Renee is passionate about making DBT practical, accessible and immediately applicable to everyday clinical practice.

6. Practical information

• venue: The RESEED Centre: 30 King Edward Street, Penguin, TAS

• times: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

• catering: morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.

• cancellation policy:

  • Cancellations received more than 30 days before the workshop will receive a full refund (excluding any non-refundable Humanitix booking fees, where applicable).

  • Cancellations received 15–30 days before the workshop will receive a 50% refund.

  • Unfortunately, no refunds can be provided for cancellations received within 14 days of the workshop, as venue, catering and workshop materials will have been confirmed.

  • Registrations may be transferred to another participant at no additional cost by notifying the organiser in writing before the workshop.

  • If the workshop is cancelled or rescheduled by the organiser due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer their registration to a future workshop. The organiser is not responsible for travel or accommodation costs incurred by participants.