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 opportunities for reflection, participants will develop a strong foundation in the core principles, skills and strategies of DBT for use in both individual and group settings.
Designed to be practical and engaging, the workshop equips participants with knowledge and resources that can be confidently applied in clinical practice.
Who should attend?
This workshop is designed for psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychiatrists, mental health nurses and other allied health professionals with foundational mental health knowledge who wish to build confidence in using DBT with children and adolescents.
Clinicians working across public, private, community and educational settings are welcome.
What you'll learn:
The theoretical foundations and dialectical philosophy of DBT
The four DBT skills modules and the Middle Path
The DBT treatment hierarchy and behavioural framework
Practical applications for individual and group work
Adapting DBT for neurodivergent children and adolescents
Trauma-informed approaches within DBT
Experiential learning through demonstrations and skills practice
Ten ready-to-use session plans for groups or individual treatment
A comprehensive set of visually engaging handouts written in plain Australian English
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.
What participants will receive:
Comprehensive workshop manual
Ready-to-use handouts
Ten session plans
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
Certificate of attendance suitable for 12 hours Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Training Format:
The workshop combines goal setting and review, presentations, demonstrations, small group discussions, experiential exercises and group activities to maximise learning and confidence.
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.
