DBT Training Program for Mental Health Professionals
A comprehensive, team-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy training designed to help mental health professionals establish and deliver DBT with treatment adherence, in collaboration with Behavioral Tech.
Delivered by Behavioral Tech | Facilitated by Mpower
60 Hours of Intensive Training
12 Months of Expert-Guided Implementation
Global Evidence-Based Framework
Focus on High-Risk & Complex Mental Health Cases
DBT Intensive Training – Interest Form
Meet Our DBT Experts
This intensive training is led by internationally recognized DBT experts with decades of clinical, research, and teaching experience from Behavioral Tech, the global authority in Dialectical Behavior Therapy education.
Gwen Abney-Cunningham, LMSW
Experience:
34+ Years | 20+ Years as Behavioral Tech Trainer
Qualification:
MSW (Grand Valley State University), BA (Hope College)
Dr. Blaise Aguirre, MD
Experience:
20+ years of clinical experience in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry.
read more ...What Does The DBT Intensive Program Include?
The DBT Intensive Program offered by Mpower in collaboration with Behavioral Tech (BTECH) includes -
- 60 hours of intensive, in-person training covering core DBT foundations, principles, and strategies, and follow-up training to refine clinical skills and strengthen program adherence.
- 10 months of expert-guided implementation with real-world application and guidance from a BTECH consultant.
- Ongoing access to BTECH’s Learning Management System with structured modules, tools, and implementation resources throughout the course.
Part 1: Foundational Training (30 Instructional Hours)
Preparation
Participants complete structured readings, discussions, and preliminary assignments to build a foundation for the intensive weeks.
Knowledge Acquisition
Through lectures, demonstrations, and small-group exercises, teams learn DBT theory, core strategies, and treatment structure in depth. This segment forms the basis for implementing DBT with fidelity.
DBT Intensive Training Follow-Up
Each team receives focused consultation observed by all participants, followed by group discussions designed to deepen assessment, intervention, and implementation skills through shared learning. Advanced topics are woven throughout this segment based on:
- Team development documents.
- Knowledge assessments.
- Implementation-phase experiences.
- Ongoing clinical challenges.
The final module engages teams in applied exercises to solidify learning and develop strategies for long-term program sustainability.
Who Should Attend This Program?
This training is intended for teams of mental health professionals who are committed to implementing DBT programs with clinical integrity and long-term sustainability. Ideal Participants include those working in:
- Multidisciplinary clinical teams
- Hospitals & mental health centers
- Established clinics integrating DBT
- Mental Health Professionals working with high-risk populations
What is DBT Intensive Training?
DBT Intensive Training is a comprehensive, team-based program designed to equip mental health professionals with the theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and implementation strategies required to deliver standard Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Originally developed in the 1980s, DBT is a highly evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing severe emotional dysregulation. Over decades, it has proven effective across cultures, contexts, and clinical settings worldwide.
This training equips the clinicians and teams who wish to implement DBT programs with knowledge, skill, and a high level of fidelity to evidence-based models.
Why Does DBT Learning Matter in India’s Mental Health Landscape?
Mental health remains a critical priority area in India. Rising concerns around:
- Suicide is the leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds in India.
- Increasing emotional dysregulation among adolescents and adults
- Burnout among frontline mental health workers
- Mental health professionals frequently encounter high-risk cases but lack access to specialized training.
- DBT is one of the few treatments with strong evidence for reducing death by suicide.
What Does Global DBT Research Show
- 50% reduction in suicide attempts compared to treatment-as-usual.
- 70% reduction in self-harm behaviors in youth DBT programs.
- Significant decline in inpatient hospitalizations.
- Higher engagement and lower dropout compared to non-DBT interventions.
- Improved functioning and emotional regulation across diverse populations.
This training focuses on both the establishment of comprehensive DBT programs and the development of clinical skills required to effectively treat high-risk, multi-problem clients, including dedicated instruction in risk assessment, risk management, and the treatment of suicidal behaviors, comprising four hours of specialized content, while providing Indian clinicians access to the gold-standard, evidence-based DBT model backed by decades of research.
Why Should You Choose Mpower for Your DBT Training?
Mpower offers more than training—we create the ecosystem needed to successfully implement and sustain evidence-based DBT programs in India. By partnering with Behavioral Tech, Mpower bridges global clinical expertise with deep local understanding of mental healthcare delivery.
Mpower facilitates DBT Intensive Training delivered by Behavioral Tech, the world’s leading authority in DBT education, ensuring adherence to internationally established evidence-based standards.
We understand the cultural, systemic, and clinical realities of mental healthcare in India, helping teams translate DBT theory into effective, real-world practice.
From registration and coordination to clinician engagement and post-training guidance, Mpower ensures a seamless training experience for participating teams.
As one of India’s leading mental health platforms, Mpower brings years of experience in clinical services, training, and advocacy, making us a trusted partner for institutions and professionals.
Our focus extends beyond skill-building to long-term program success - supporting teams in building DBT services that are clinically sound, ethical, and sustainable.
For Program Queries & Application:
Phone: +91-8657755176
Email: dbtprogram@abet.co.in
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FAQs
Ans: Yes. Individual clinicians may apply for this DBT training. While DBT is delivered within a consultation team, this DBT course supports individual practitioners and strongly encourages collaboration with peers during the implementation phase to support fidelity and sustainability.
Ans: No. Exposure to DBT would be helpful before joining this DBT course however, it is not mandatory. Participants would have access to a Learning Management System and are required to do pre-readings through self study before they start the DBT Intensive program.
Ans: On successful completion of the DBT program, participants would receive a Letter of Completion. It is an intensive, internationally recognized DBT course delivered in collaboration with Behavioral Tech. Accreditation, if desired, must be pursued separately through the DBT–Linehan Board of Certification (DBT-LBC).
Ans: When applying as a team, the ideal size is 3–8 clinicians. Team-based participation supports consultation, shared DBT learning, and effective implementation, consistent with the standard DBT model.
Ans: This DBT course follows a hybrid format. Core intensive training weeks are delivered in person, while orientation, monthly implementation consultations, and learning resources are provided online through Behavioral Tech’s Learning Management System.
Ans: Between training weeks, DBT training participants receive monthly 1-hour expert consultation from Behavioral Tech, structured implementation assignments, case-based guidance, crisis intervention practice, and continuous DBT learning through the BTECH LMS to support real-world application and program development.