Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Workshops
FACE TO FACE TRAINING
DBT Workshop 1
Foundation Level
7-8 April 2027 (full days)
Format: Face to Face (Venue: Copthorne Kings Hotel Singapore)
Workshop Content
This workshop is intended for therapists who are familiar with, as well as those with little or no previous exposure to DBT or cognitive behavioural therapy.
The format of the training includes lecture material, videos of treatment, and practice exercises to teach the principles and strategies of DBT.
Day 1
- A dialectical biopsychosocial theory of borderline personality disorder
- Structuring treatment for multi-problem, high-suicide risk clients
- Basic strategies used in individual DBT
- Enhancing & maintaining the therapy relationship
- Dealing with unrelenting crisis, applying behaviour change principles.
Day 2
- Application and practise of DBT skills of Mindfulness
- Distress Tolerance
- Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Emotional Regulation
- Group issues in DBT
Marsha Linehan and colleagues developed a systematic cognitive-behavioural treatment called Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for working with individuals who meet criteria for borderline personality disorder. The therapy aims to teach skills to improve emotional regulation which includes interpersonal skills, mindfulness and distress tolerance skills. Personal and environmental factors inhibit the use of behaviour skills that the individual possesses and frequently reinforce inappropriate behaviours. In individual treatment, DBT focuses on motivational issues and seeks to balance skill development with a supportive context that validates the person’s experiences.
However DBT also involves a considered focus on the therapeutic relationship and to therapy interfering behaviours. Examples of therapy interfering behaviours include the client’s poor compliance with aspects of the treatment contract, emotional withdrawal during sessions, missed appointments, and anger towards the therapist.
Dates & Times
Dates:
- 7-8 April 2027
- In person
Time:
- 9.00am to 5.00pm each day
- Book now to enjoy EARLY BIRD pricing
Price
- Early Bird: S$925 (book by 28 Feb 2027)
- Standard: S$995
- Combo for workshops 1 & 2 (3 days):
- Early Bird S$1,320
- Standard: S$1,420
Bookings are confirmed upon full payment. Payment can be made directly through our booking portal by credit card, or you may request an invoice for settlement by online bank transfer. Government Agencies are billed separately via Vendors@Gov and are confirmed accordingly.
Cancellation policy (less any bank fees):
- More than 60 days in advance: 100% refund
- 31–60 days in advance: 50% refund
- Less than 31 days in advance: No refund
About the trainer
Dr Peter King
Dr. Peter King has extensive experience as a Senior Clinician & Educator on Melbourne CAT teams and is a sought-after consultant. Peter provides education and program development in specialty areas that include Borderline Personality Disorder, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Psychiatric Emergencies, Somatic Trauma Therapy and Mindfulness-based approaches in mental health care. Peter has specialist training in CBT, DBT, Somatic Trauma Therapy, Mindfulness and his Ph.D. (non-medical doctor) explores treatments for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder and clinicians’ training needs. Peter has developed numerous adaptions of DBT for a variety of settings including “Dialectics at Work!“, public mental health services, and Indigenous populations. Peter is also an Adjunct Senior Lecturer with Southern Cross University and is the Consortium Chair of Meadowbrook and Beaudesert headspace. Dr King has run exclusive Elephant training events for NUS in the past and we are delighted to welcome him back to Singapore.
Certification and CPD
Attendees receive a full certificate of attendance from ADBTI (Australia/Asia Pacific) upon completion of the training.
CPD hours: 14 hours
Testimonials
“Dr King is an engaging trainer, he really gets his audience” NUS trainee
“We have used Peter in the past and would welcome him back again. He tailors to us perfectly” University training manager
FAQs
Can I get a discounted rate?
Our workshops are priced as competitively as possible. Government grants such as Skills Future are not available to subsidise delivery. We also invest heavily in bringing leading international trainers to Singapore and delivering a high-quality learning experience.
The best way to secure a reduced rate is to register early and take advantage of our early bird pricing, which offers meaningful savings.
Who should attend?
This workshop is designed for mental health professionals seeking a strong foundation in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). It is particularly relevant for Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, and Psychiatrists. Both early-career and experienced clinicians will benefit from the practical framework and clinically applicable skills taught.
How do I get access to the resources?
Our training emphasises active engagement and experiential learning, which research consistently shows leads to deeper and more lasting clinical competence. Rather than relying on static slide handouts, all workshop materials are made available through the DBT Workshops portal, which participants can access during and after the training for ongoing reference.
Do you provide catering?
We provide mid-morning and mid-afternoon refreshments, including tea, coffee, and light snacks. Participants may also purchase lunch from the hotel restaurant, which offers a range of convenient and good value options.
DBT Workshop 2
Advanced Level (+ BONUS Radically Open DBT)
9 April 2027 (full day)
Format: Face to Face (Venue: Copthorne Kings Hotel Singapore)
Workshop Content
This workshop structure combines a focus on the more complex aspects of DBT, as well as a chance for clinicians to review some of their own complex cases and look at adherence to the DBT model.
- Structuring the session
- Targeting & Case Formulation
- Behavioural chain analysis and solution analysis
- Contingency Management
- Stylistic Strategies
- Managing life-threatening behaviours
- Monitoring adherence and outcomes
- Common pitfalls and problems and how to overcome them
- Complex case review (clinicians will be asked to complete a case formulation prior to the workshop for discussion throughout the workshop)
Also, introducing a FREE BONUS INTRODUCTION to Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy
While Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are both informed by dialectical philosophy and behavior therapy, the treatments differ substantially and aim to treat opposing ends of the self-control spectrum, or dialectic.
DBT aims to treat clients characterised by undercontrolled personality features such as impulsivity and emotional dysregulation with Borderline Personality Disorder as the quintessential disorder.
RO DBT aims to treat clients characterised by overcontrolled personality features such as emotional overcontrol and rigidity, with cluster A and C personality disorders (e.g. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder) as quintessential disorders.
Learning Objectives. At the end of this training you will be able to:
- Explain why undercontrolled clients will likely benefit more from DBT and overcontrolled clients will likely benefit more from RO DBT based on the core problems of the clients and primary treatment targets of each treatment.
- Apply your new knowledge of the differences between undercontrolled and overcontrolled clients and DBT and RO DBT to client assessment and treatment allocation within your clinical practice.
Dates & Times
Dates:
- 9 April 2027 (book by 28 Feb 2027)
- In person
Time:
- 9.00am to 5.00pm each day
- Book now to enjoy EARLY BIRD pricing
Price
- Early Bird: S$495
- Standard: S$545
- Combo for workshops 1 & 2 (3 days):
- Early Bird S$1,320
- Standard: S$1,420
Bookings are confirmed upon full payment. Payment can be made directly through our booking portal by credit card, or you may request an invoice for settlement by online bank transfer. Government Agencies are billed separately via Vendors@Gov and are confirmed accordingly.
Cancellation policy (less any bank fees):
- More than 60 days in advance: 100% refund
- 31–60 days in advance: 50% refund
- Less than 31 days in advance: No refund
About the trainer
Dr Peter King
Dr. Peter King has extensive experience as a Senior Clinician & Educator on Melbourne CAT teams and is a sought-after consultant. Peter provides education and program development in specialty areas that include Borderline Personality Disorder, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Psychiatric Emergencies, Somatic Trauma Therapy and Mindfulness-based approaches in mental health care. Peter has specialist training in CBT, DBT, Somatic Trauma Therapy, Mindfulness and his Ph.D. (non-medical doctor) explores treatments for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder and clinicians’ training needs. Peter has developed numerous adaptions of DBT for a variety of settings including “Dialectics at Work!“, public mental health services, and Indigenous populations. Peter is also an Adjunct Senior Lecturer with Southern Cross University and is the Consortium Chair of Meadowbrook and Beaudesert headspace. Dr King has run exclusive Elephant training events for NUS in the past and we are delighted to welcome him back to Singapore.
Certification and CPD
Attendees receive a full certificate of attendance from ADBTI (Australia/Asia Pacific) upon completion of the training.
CPD hours: 7 hours
Testimonials
“Dr King is an engaging trainer, he really gets his audience” NUS trainee
“We have used Peter in the past and would welcome him back again. He tailors to us perfectly” University training manager
FAQs
Can I get a discounted rate?
Our workshops are priced as competitively as possible. Government grants such as Skills Future are not available to subsidise delivery. We also invest heavily in bringing leading international trainers to Singapore and delivering a high-quality learning experience.
The best way to secure a reduced rate is to register early and take advantage of our early bird pricing, which offers meaningful savings.
Who should attend?
This advanced workshop is designed for mental health professionals who already have knowledge of DBT through, for example, our two-day foundational DBT Training. It is particularly relevant for Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, and Psychiatrists. Both early-career and experienced clinicians will benefit from the practical framework and clinically applicable skills taught.
How do I get access to the resources?
Our training emphasises active engagement and experiential learning, which research consistently shows leads to deeper and more lasting clinical competence. Rather than relying on static slide handouts, all workshop materials are made available through the DBT Workshops portal, which participants can access during and after the training for ongoing reference.
Do you provide catering?
We provide mid-morning and mid-afternoon refreshments, including tea, coffee, and light snacks. Participants may also purchase lunch from the hotel restaurant, which offers a range of convenient and good value options.