- Recorded Webinar
DBT 101: A Comprehensive Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Katelyn Baxter Musser, LCSW
- Recorded Webinar
Overview:
This online course is tailored for mental health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). It provides a thorough exploration of the origins, principles, and key concepts of DBT, equipping clinicians with foundational knowledge to enhance their practice.
Participants will gain a solid grounding in the biosocial theory of emotional dysregulation, dialectical philosophy, and the critical role of validation in fostering therapeutic change.
The online training highlights the four essential DBT skill modules—Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness—offering an in-depth look at their individual contributions to emotional resilience and behavioral change. Practical applications of DBT are explored across therapeutic settings, including individual therapy, group therapy, and structured skills training.
This online Dialectical Behavior Therapy CE course emphasizes the integration of DBT principles and techniques into clinical practice, equipping participants to apply actionable strategies to address challenges and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Objectives:
- Trace the historical development of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, including its foundational principles, key contributors, and evolution.
- Evaluate the practical applications of DBT in diverse therapeutic settings, such as individual therapy, group therapy, and skills training sessions.
- Analyze the four DBT skill modules—Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness—focusing on their interplay and impact on emotional and behavioral change.
- Develop effective strategies to integrate DBT principles and skills into clinical practice, enhancing therapeutic outcomes for clients.
About Online Dialectical Behavior Therapy CE Courses:
Whether you’re just beginning your journey into DBT or looking to refine your existing skills or earn CEUs, this self-paced, recorded webinar provides an in-depth introduction to the foundations of DBT.
This course explores the evidence-based framework developed by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan to give participants a solid understanding of DBT’s core principles, including its application in addressing complex clinical challenges such as borderline personality disorder (BPD), suicidal behavior, and self-harm.
The course content delves into essential DBT skills training, offering practical strategies for implementing interventions in psychotherapy. Integrating DBT treatment principles such as chain analysis into clinical practice empowers professionals to better support clients navigating emotional dysregulation, interpersonal challenges, and high-risk behaviors.
This webinar not only provides foundational knowledge of DBT but also equips participants with the tools to pursue further DBT training or certification, making it ideal for PSYD professionals and other clinicians in healthcare settings who want to expand their competencies as DBT therapists. Whether you’re treating clients with BPD or helping adolescents develop emotional resilience, this comprehensive introduction to DBT fosters compassionate, effective, and transformative care.
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Katelyn Baxter Musser, LCSWKatelyn Baxter-Musser, LCSW, CDBT, CPD, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, is a dynamic mental health clinician and a captivating speaker who is passionate about helping individuals heal and thrive. With a wealth of experience and expertise in her field, Katelyn is a trusted professional who brings a unique and holistic approach to her practice. Katelyn’s journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, complemented by a Minor in Criminal Justice from the prestigious American University in Washington DC. She then pursued her Master’s in Social Work at Arizona State University, where she honed her skills and gained invaluable clinical knowledge. Throughout her career, Katelyn has worked in diverse settings, including agencies and Native American reservations, where she has made a profound impact on individuals of all ages. Her versatility shines as she integrates multiple therapeutic modalities, such as PVT, DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, Mindfulness, and EMDR, tailoring her approach to suit the unique needs of her clients. As a certified practitioner in both DBT and EMDR, and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Katelyn’s expertise in trauma therapy is unparalleled. She specializes in working with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, grief, and relationship issues. Her compassionate and empathetic nature creates a safe space for her clients to heal, grow, and transform. Katelyn’s dedication to her profession is evident in her active membership in professional organizations, including the National Association of Social Workers, the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and the National Center for Crisis Management. She is committed to staying current with the latest research and best practices to provide her clients with the highest level of care.
National Approvals
eCare BHI, as the accredited and approved sponsor, maintains responsibility for all the programs and must abide by each board’s continuing education guidelines.
Professional Counselors — The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6703. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified. E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Addiction Professionals — NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute is officially on file with NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) as an Approved Education Provider. They are formally known as NAADAC Provider #139138. Please note that E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
Social Workers — Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute, #1706, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. E Care Behavioral Health Institute maintains responsibility for this course.  ACE provider approval period: 06-03-2020 – 06-03-2026.Â
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State Approvals
States that Accept ASWB-ACE Approved Providers | ||||||
| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut |
| Delaware | District Of Columbia | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois |
| Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland |
| Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska |
| Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio |
| Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee |
| Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin |
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States that Accept NBCC Approved Providers | ||||||
| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut |
| Delaware | District Of Columbia | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Indiana |
| Iowa | Maine | Maryland | Missouri | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico |
| Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee |
| Texas | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin | Â | Â |
Notes:
- Nevada CPC’s and MFT’s accept ASWB-approved training
- North Dakota Board Of Counselor Examiners LAPC and LAPCS accept ASWB approved training
- Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council LPC and LPCS accept ASWB approved training
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing – CMHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Washington State Department of Mental Health MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Wisconsin Council on Mental Health LPCS accepts ASWB-approved training
States that Accept NAADAC Approved Providers | ||||||
| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | Delaware | Hawaii | Indiana |
| Kentucky | Maine | Massachusetts | Minnesota | Montana | Nevada | New Jersey |
| New Jersey | New Mexico | North Carolina | North Dakota | Oregon | Rhode Island | Tennessee |
| Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wisconsin | Wyoming |
States that Accept APA Approved Providers | ||||||
| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Delaware | District Of Columbia |
| Florida | Georgia | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas |
| Kentucky | Louisiana | Maryland | Massachusetts | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri |
| Montana | Nebraska | New Jersey | New Mexico | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma |
| Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | Tennessee | Utah | Vermont | Virginia |
| Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming | Â | Â | Â |
Note: Please note that Individual Board Rules are subject to potential changes. The approval and acceptance details we furnish are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of documentation.
Should you have any inquiries or uncertainties not addressed by the provided information, it’s advisable to consult your State Regulatory Board. Ultimately, the decision of whether your license renewal credit hours are accepted or denied rests with you.
Georgia Addiction Counselor:Â E Care BHI is recognized by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselors (ADACBGA) #19-12-17-1212.
Florida Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Florida Certification Board as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselor (FCB) #5387-A.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling: The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling accepts courses from ASWB & NBCC approved providers. E Care Behavioral Health Institute is an ASWB and NBCC approved provider.
Oklahoma Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselors (OBLADC) #20220136.
Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure: E Care BHI is an approved CE provider for LPC & LMFT
Ohio Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselor (OCDP)#50-29024
The Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board accepts courses from ASWB & NBCC approved providers. E Care Behavioral Health Institute is an ASWB and NBCC approved provider.
VA Mental Health Employee: E Care BHI VA COMMERCIAL VENDOR # 81-3353387-01
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP): E Care BHI is recognized by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-22-344-0526
Connecticut Certification Board CCB Approved): E Care BHI is recognized & approved by the Connecticut Certification Board.
Texas Certification Board (TCB): E Care Behavioral Health Institute is recognized by the Texas Certification Board as an approved education provider. Number 2041-19
South Carolina E Care Behavioral Health Institute is recognized by the Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists licensing board as an approved education provider Provider #4628
New York (MHC) E Care Behavioral Health is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0277
New York (SW) E Care Behavioral Health Institute is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0745
LA-ADRA – E Care Behavioral Health Institute is recognized by Louisiana The Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority as an approved educational provider AEP #E122
Who This Training is For:
This program is intended for mental health professionals such as Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Addiction Counselors, Psychologists, & MFTs
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