DBT Intensive Training
The DBT Intensive Training is a formal training program that has been offered for over 30 years. It is one of the most recognized professional training programs, organized by the Behavioral Tech Institute. The mission of the training is to provide DBT in its scientifically up-to-date form, adhering to the rigorous vision and philosophy originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan. This mission is now carried forward by the faculty of Behavioral Tech Institute and extended through collaboration with DBT KOREA.
This training is a required formal training course for most DBT practitioners and institutions worldwide. Through this training, participants will receive fundamental clinical training and expert consultation in DBT. Upon completion, an official certificate of completion will be issued to each participant with the team/institution’s name.
Faculty Introduction
Dr. DuBose
Chief Training Executive | Behavioral Tech, USA
Dr. Sayrs
Executive Director | Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle, USA
Dr. Walton
Service Director | Hunter New England Mental Health Service, Australia
*The trainers for the 2nd DBT Intensive Training in Korea may change depending on Behavioral Tech’s circumstances.
Pre-Enrollment Information*
√ Schedule**
- Part 1: Scheduled for December 2025 (5 days, total of 30 hours)
- Part 2: Scheduled for December 2026 (5 days, total of 30 hours)
√ Eligibility
This program is designed for mental health professionals and treatment teams who wish to implement DBT in their institutions. Participants should have basic knowledge of DBT, behavioral science, and mindfulness. Institutions should apply as a team to build a DBT consultation team. Individual applicants will be assigned to a pre-designated team to participate as a member of a treatment team. Open to professionals working in or interested in mental health and counseling fields who seek in-depth DBT training.
√ Capacity
- Maximum of 8 teams (80 participants total)
√ Location
- To be announced / Teams Online Community (DBT Learning Community & Training Program)
√ Tuition***
- Estimated Approx. 7.5 – 8.5 million KRW
√ Application
- Submit the DBT Intensive Training Pre-Enrollment Application
*This program is an intensive DBT training course, consisting of participation in the DBT Learning Community and program, DBT Intensive Part 1 and Part 2, and 6 team-based consultation sessions.
**Exact schedules may vary depending on the availability of DBT trainers.
***Tuition may increase due to exchange rate fluctuations and inflation.
Testimonials
“This program gave me the confidence to apply DBT in real practice. It was incredibly helpful to discuss various challenges related to running a DBT consultation team and to share insights with team members.”
“The simultaneous interpretation allowed me to fully focus on the trainers’ lectures. Every session was meticulously prepared, including training, case discussions, and expert consultation.”
“The trainers conveyed a wealth of knowledge with deep passion and dedication to our learning. Both the theoretical explanations and live demonstrations were invaluable. I look forward to future training opportunities!”
DBT Institute of Korea News
The 1st DBT Intensive Training Part 1 & Part 2 has been successfully completed! We deeply appreciate the dedication and perseverance of all participants over the past 1 year and 5 months.
During this training, participants had the valuable opportunity to receive expert consultation from Dr. Tony DuBose, Dr. Jennifer Sayrs, and Dr. Carla Walton. Many shared that they were able to effectively apply DBT in clinical practice, observe meaningful changes in their clients, and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of DBT consultation teams.
We also received heartfelt feedback expressing gratitude for the opportunity to learn directly from world-renowned DBT experts. Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement!
