DBT Live Programs 

Your course guide, preparation, proposed live-session schedule, recording and resource release information, and completion requirements.

Your course guide, preparation and 2027 session information

Start here - your 2027 workshop

<h2 id="2e8ed542-d952-4d7f-b411-c60f79a12033" data-toc-id="2e8ed542-d952-4d7f-b411-c60f79a12033" style="text-align: left; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2;">Starting and Running DBT Skills Groups</h2><p>A practical one-day online workshop on group structure, skills teaching, participation and common group challenges. Proposed date: 6 May 2027. Includes the workshop recording and learning resources.</p><p>Designed for mental health professionals who want to connect DBT learning with their professional practice. Familiarity with the DBT model and skills will help you participate; contact us if you are unsure whether this workshop fits your training background.</p><h3 id="0c417184-7831-4f40-90b0-10fb0258db8a" data-toc-id="0c417184-7831-4f40-90b0-10fb0258db8a" style="text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">What you will explore</h3><ul><li><p>Structuring and coordinating a DBT skills group.</p></li><li><p>Teaching the four skills modules.</p></li><li><p>Practice, participation and common group challenges.</p></li></ul><h3 id="6d7bd550-5e61-4bf2-b8f1-e093be63c506" data-toc-id="6d7bd550-5e61-4bf2-b8f1-e093be63c506" style="text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">2027 schedule</h3><p><strong>Australian live online teaching: 6 May 2027.</strong> Planned teaching hours: 09:00-16:30 Sydney time each day, including breaks. All dates remain proposed. Joining details will appear in the enrolled learner area when confirmed.</p><p><strong>South African on-demand release: 8 June 2027.</strong> This is a separate recording-release schedule, not a South African live attendance time. Confirm the regional offer before booking.</p><h3 id="124a6e31-445a-452f-8bb5-881f2d61487f" data-toc-id="124a6e31-445a-452f-8bb5-881f2d61487f" style="text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">What is included</h3><ul><li><p>One day of live online Australian workshop teaching.</p></li><li><p>The 2027 workshop recordings, workbooks and resources as they are released.</p></li><li><p>Learning access through your DBT Central account and learning app.</p></li></ul><p>This workshop is included in both 2027 annual programmes. An individual workshop purchase does not include the three annual case-learning sessions or the separate twelve-week implementation programme.</p><h3 id="40fd1e26-22c9-4bc8-a6fa-cd334a315905" data-toc-id="40fd1e26-22c9-4bc8-a6fa-cd334a315905" style="text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">Australian fee and access</h3><p><strong>Early-bird fee: A$295.00 + A$29.50 GST = A$324.50 total.</strong> For this live course, recordings and resources expire 12 months after the final live session. Based on the proposed dates, access ends on 6 May 2028; if the final session moves, the expiry moves with it.</p><p><strong>On-demand purchases:</strong> Access to a separately purchased on-demand course expires 12 months after purchase. For this live-course enrolment, access expires 12 months after the final live session, as stated above.</p><h3 id="e6cbd3b6-dc8b-41e1-bca1-9c727d5f4821" data-toc-id="e6cbd3b6-dc8b-41e1-bca1-9c727d5f4821" style="text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">Getting ready</h3><p>Use a reliable internet connection, a device suitable for online learning and a quiet space for guided practice. Teaching recordings and workshop materials for the 2027 event are forthcoming. This enrolment does not provide immediate access to a completed recorded course.</p><h3 id="4a0612f2-ee57-4027-a6fb-d3ac987b190e" data-toc-id="4a0612f2-ee57-4027-a6fb-d3ac987b190e" style="text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">Your facilitator</h3><p><strong>Werner Teichert</strong> is a clinical psychologist, Board-approved Supervisor and founder of DBT Central. Trained in DBT through Behavioral Tech, his work spans clinical care, clinician training, supervision and DBT programme development across Australia and Southern Africa.</p><h3 id="38b2c1a2-6e29-49b5-b9b7-26a99b2814d9" data-toc-id="38b2c1a2-6e29-49b5-b9b7-26a99b2814d9" style="text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">Participation and completion</h3><p>Bring professional learning questions and use de-identified clinical examples. Activity-specific attendance, evaluation, certificate and CPD requirements will be confirmed before delivery. No fixed CPD allocation is claimed at this stage. Professional education does not independently certify DBT competence or replace supervision, professional scope or service governance.</p><h3 id="47e85213-f12e-48cb-b4d3-6757ddaa9558" data-toc-id="47e85213-f12e-48cb-b4d3-6757ddaa9558" style="text-align: left; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">Support</h3><p>For course access or booking help, contact <a target="_blank" href="mailto:hello@dbtcentral.com">hello@dbtcentral.com</a>. Read the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dbtcentral.com/terms-and-conditions">education terms</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dbtcentral.com/privacy">education privacy policy</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.dbtcentral.com/training-calendar">2027 calendar</a>. DBT Care clinical-platform access is separate from this training.</p>

A practical one-day online workshop on group structure, skills teaching, participation and common group challenges. Proposed date: 6 May 2027. Includes the workshop recording and learning resources.

Course content

Starting and Running DBT Skills Groups | Live Online 2027

Werner Teichert

What you will learn

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