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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Balancing Acceptance and Change

July 08, 2026
(09:00 AM - 04:00 PM CDT )
Location: Online Virtual
Facilitator Jessica Heidebrecht, MSW, RSW
6
Continuing Education
Credit Hours (CEC)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy – Live Virtual- July 8, 2026; 9am -4pm Central Time
$ 339.00 CAD (regular rate)
$ 299.00 CAD (*early rate)
*early rate expires 06/17/2026
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy – Live Virtual- July 8, 2026; 9am -4pm Central Time
$ 339.00 CAD (regular rate)
$ 299.00 CAD (*early rate)
*early rate expires 06/17/2026
Quantity: 0
Total Price: $0.00 USD
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy – Live Virtual- July 8, 2026; 9am -4pm Central Time
$ 339.00 CAD (regular rate)
$ 299.00 CAD (*early rate)
*early rate expires 06/17/2026

People who struggle to regulate their intense emotional experiences often feel like they are at the mercy of reactive coping patterns. It can seem like these emotional storms hijack their behaviour, take control of their thinking, and hurt their relationships with other people and themselves. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) provides concepts and skills to help people have more choices, become more emotionally calm, and be more present in their lives. This workshop explores key concepts and useful skills such as tolerating distress, managing emotions, and enhancing interpersonal communication. Participants will discover which populations can benefit the most from DBT, and gain an understanding of concepts, strategies, and tools that can be applied to their work.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

  • Identify what dialectical behaviour therapy is, who it benefits, and how it is implemented
  • Describe the dialectical approach
  • Explain the importance of validation and practice using validation skills
  • List change strategies in DBT
  • Explain and implement skills from the four modules of DBT

Method of Delivery

Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.

Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

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Some of the Topics Included

  • The Components and Structure of DBT
  • Who Tends to Respond Well to DBT
  • Balancing Acceptance and Change in DBT
  • How Change Occurs in DBT
  • The Importance of Validation in DBT
  • Strategies and Tools for Mindfulness
  • Strategies and Tools for Managing Emotions
  • Strategies and Tools for Improving Interpersonal Relationships
  • Strategies and Tools for Tolerating Distress

Target Audience

This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop intended for social service and health care professionals, counsellors, social workers, and anyone wanting to gain an increased capacity in their counselling skills.

Terms & Conditions

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The fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture, transcribe, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.

This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.

Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Facilitator: Jessica Heidebrecht

MSW, RSW

Jessica is a Clinical Social Worker who specializes in DBT and trauma-focused therapies, and provides support for various concerns such as personality disorders, substance or gambling misuse, trauma, anxiety, and depression. She has a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Bachelor of Social Work from Dalhousie University, a Master of Social Work degree (Healthcare) from University of Waterloo, and a Master of Divinity degree (Counseling). Jessica has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, crisis, corrections, homeless shelters, a DBT clinic, an operational stress injury clinic for veterans and RCMP, and most recently, she started her own private practice. Jessica is passionate about evidence-based practice, while also recognizing that flexibility is needed to provide strength-based and client-centred approaches, particularly to individuals with cultural variabilities. She believes professional development is a lifelong journey and that it is a privilege to both educate and be educated by others.

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