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.
Overview of Past Faculty for DBT Intensive Training*
Dr. DuBose
Chief Training Executive | 미국 Behavioral Tech
Dr. Sayrs
Executive Director | Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle, USA
Dr. Walton
Service Director | Hunter New England Mental Health Service, Australia
Dr. Cooney
Assistant Professor | 미국 Yale School of Medicine
Dr. Cho
Executive Director| 한국 DBT Institute of Korea
*DBT Intensive Training is conducted with a faculty composed of highly qualified expert trainers designated by Behavioral Tech for each cohort, and the composition of the faculty may vary by cohort.
Pre-enrollment Information*
√ Schedule
- Part 1: Scheduled for 2027*
- Part 2: Scheduled for 2028
- DBT Intensive Training Online Learning Community Scheduled for 2027-2028
- DBT Intensive Training Online Implementation Meetings Scheduled for 2027-2028
√ 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.
- This program follows the DBT training standards for clinicians established by Marsha Linehan over the past 30 years. After submission of the official application, Behavioral Tech may request additional documentation for credential verification during the review process.
√ Capacity
- Maximum of 8 teams (70 participants total)
√ Location
- To be announced / Teams Online Community (DBT Learning Community & Training Program)
√ Tuition
- To be announced **
√ Application
- 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 implementation meetings.
**Exact schedules may vary depending on the availability of DBT trainers.
***Tuition may increase due to exchange rate fluctuations and inflation.
DBT Recent News & Stories
The DBT Intensive Training Part 1 has been successfully completed. Held from March 16 to March 20, 2026, this training brought together mental health and counseling professionals from diverse fields, marking their first steps as members of DBT treatment teams.
Participants built on the core theory and structure of DBT while actively exploring its application in real clinical settings. Throughout the training, they worked to organize the DBT model into a more concrete and practical clinical framework.
High-quality lectures, ongoing questions and answers, discussions, and shared clinical experiences shaped the overall flow of the training. These elements went beyond simple knowledge delivery and provided meaningful opportunities for participants to develop their clinical judgment and intervention approaches.
The DBT Intensive Training highlighted that, alongside understanding theory, practicing through role-play is essential for acquiring skills that can be applied in real clinical settings. The five-day intensive program helped participants gain a clearer understanding of the structure and philosophy of DBT, while also offering concrete direction on how to integrate these principles into their own clinical work.
DBT Institute of Korea will continue to support the effective implementation of DBT in clinical settings through ongoing education and professional dialogue.
