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Dr. Peter King leads our Workplace Training programs in DBT and our RO DBT Programs are run in collaboration with Radically Open Ltd.

Workplace Training

The Australian DBT Institute is contracted annually by a range of individual workplaces throughout Australia to develop DBT programs and educate staff onsite. Our facilitators are all comprehensively trained in the application of DBT and participate in research activities at the Australian DBT Institute.

A range of training options are available through the Australian DBT Institute including:
  1. Intensive Training: This program is designed for mental health professionals who want to become proficient in delivering comprehensive DBT or RO DBT. The program involves several days of intensive training, covering the theory, principles, and practical aspects of DBT and/or RO DBT.
  2. Foundational Training: These training programs are intended for individuals who are new to DBT. They provide an introduction to the core concepts and principles of DBT or RO DBT, making them suitable for clinicians starting our in DBT or RO DBT.
  3. Essentials Training: For mental health professionals who already have a foundational understanding of DBT, Essentials training programs offer deeper insights into specific aspects of DBT, such as advanced strategies for difficult cases or specific populations.
  4. Skills Training: These programs focus on teaching DBT skills to both therapists and clients. They often include group exercises, role-playing, and practical applications of DBT skills.
  5. Online Training: The Australian DBT Institute, has adapted to offer online training opportunities, making it more accessible to a wider audience. This includes webinars, virtual workshops, and online resources.
  6. Customised Training: The Australian DBT Institute offers customised training programs tailored to the specific needs and requirements of mental health services clinics, or organisations.
  7. Credentialing: The Australian DBT Institute offers credentialing over certification upon successful completion of our Comprehensive Training Program, which can be valuable for mental health professionals looking to demonstrate their expertise in DBT.

Development of Mental Health Professionals

Why Choose the ADBTI for your CPD & Program Development?

Our programs are delivered in-person as well as self-paced courses, pre-recorded webinars and LIVE webinars. Our RO DBT programs are delivered in collaboration with Radically Open Ltd which is the training and development company of Professor Thomas Lynch (developer of Radically Open DBT).

We Value Experiences

Australian DBT Institute facilitators draw on both lived experience and clinical experiences when delivering quality continuing professional development experiences for qualified mental health professionals. The input from carers, consumers, peers and our own experiences provide a broad informed basis for our education and development programs.

Online Approaches

Our CPD opportunities, which are acclaimed as innovative and industry-leading, are now available as Self-Paced Learning, Pre-Recorded Webinars and LIVE Webinars. CPD now can be accessed by clicking "Workshops" in the menu above. Participants attending an online webinar or completing an online course receive ongoing access to our materials online!

We are informed

The Australian DBT Institute’s facilitators have all engaged in formalised research including PhD/Doctorates, Workplace Based Research Projects, and Australian Research Council Funded research programs. While the importance of research is never denied, our team also considers each individual to be unique requiring an adapted approach to mental health care where indicated.

Engaging & Adaptable

Our facilitators are all qualified mental health practitioners who bring many years of clinical experience to each training program. Our facilitators pride themselves on being engaging and adapting content where needed within our CPD offerings. We provide tailored CPD in approaches including: DBT, RO DBT, Stabilisation and Trauma-Informed Approaches.

Innovative Programs

Our CPD opportunities have been acclaimed as innovative and industry-leading! Our feedback is that the post-workshop materials we provide consolidate an individual’s learning and the way our facilitators teach our programs promotes learning. Workshops have been identified as both practical and thought-provoking. All participants receive access to our materials online and have access to them on an ongoing basis.

Commitment to Quality

We are committed to delivering CPD opportunities that are current, specialised and informed by the evidence base. We regularly review our workshops and online courses to ensure that they exceed industry standards! All facilitators are intensively trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Radically Open DBT and trauma informed approaches. Our facilitators actively continue their development through supervision and CPD. 

ADBTI's Recent Contracts

Youturn Youth Support in South Aust (2023)
Singapore National University (2023)
Sydney Local Health District (2023)
Headspace Maroochydore (2023)
Alice Springs CAMHS (2023)
Humanity Health Group (2023)
Neami National Hurstville Sydney (2023)
Townsville Hospital and Health Service – Child and Youth Mental Health Service (2023)
Mission Australia (2023)
Head to Health Canberra (2023)
NEAMI National in Darwin and Perth (2022-3)
Belmont Private Hospital (2020-3 & 2018)
Southport headspace (2023, 2019 & 2017)
Myndscape (2013-2023)
Open Arms, Townsville (2021-2)
Nth NSW Local Health District (2019-2022)
Life Without Barriers, Tasmania (2019-2022)
Primary Health Tasmania (2018-2021)
The Buttery, Binna Burra NSW (2021)
Sydney Drug Education & Counselling Centre (2021 & 2016)
Neami National (2021)
Sth-East Sydney Local Health District (2021)
South African DBT Institute (2018-2020)
SEL Network Singapore (2018-2020)
STRIDE Health Meadowbrook (2020)
Mornington APS Interest Group (2020)
Evolve Therapeutic Services, Toowoomba (2020)
Port Macquarie headspace (2019)
Liverpool headspace (2019)
Mt Gambier headspace (2019)
Darwin headspace & local community mental health service (2018-9)

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Through collaboration, education, and innovation, we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals facing mental ill health, supporting individuals in a journey towards resilience, recovery, and a meaningful life.

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