Name: DBT Level I Training
Start: 2026-01-30T08:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-31T16:30:00-05:00
Location: UF IFAS Extension Orange County

DBT Introductory Training
About this Event

Gain, or build upon, a foundation in the theory and basic skills of DBT!

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the evidence-based treatment developed by Marsha Linehan, PhD, ABPP, for the treatment of suicidality, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, and severe behavior dyscontrol. These skills can be applied across a wide-range of clients.

This 2-day training is for providers new to the model or wanting to deepen skills and abilities through learning to dialectically teach skills individually or in groups.

Level 2 training will be offered virtually in March following participation in Level 1. At the end of this training, participants will be able to provide DBT-informed individual therapy and will be provided with an 8- session protocol.

Trainers:

Laura Meyers, PhD, ABPP, directs the DBT program and PTSD treatment team at the Orlando VA and provides consultation and trainings through the META Clinic, LLC, in Minnesota. She previously created and led a DBT and Prolonged Exposure IOP for complex PTSD, co-led the DBT clinical and training program for 10 years at the Minneapolis VA, and led dozens of national DBT trainings in the VA, universities, and private practice. She is deeply passionate about DBT, treating complex trauma, and mentoring others to do the same. Dr. Meyers is also certified in DBT by the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification.

Ren Stinson, PhD, ABPP is a board certified clinical psychologist in private practice in Iowa City, Iowa. He provides clinical services, consultation, and training locally and internationally, specializing in psychological trauma, multicultural psychology, and DBT. He previously co-led the DBT clinical and training program at the Minneapolis VA, served as a VA national trainer for DBT, and has provided multiple DBT workshops for mental health providers in the US and in Japan.

Use code STUDENT for 50% off for current students, interns, or previous attendees of this training!

13.0 CEUs will be awarded to PhDs, PsyDs, LCSWs, LMFTs, and LMHCs by the respective Florida Boards and can be used to fulfill 13 of 40 CE's required for certification.

Cancelation policy - full refund minus eventbrite fees will be provided up until 2 weeks before training. Within 2 weeks of training, 50% refund minus eventbrite fees will be provided.