DBT: Consultation Team
November 16, 23, 30 and December 7, 2026
Mondays 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (ET)
Online via Zoom
Facilitated by: Dr. Shelley McMain, C.Psych.
Registration via Eventbrite: $575 CAD+HST+Eventbrite Fees
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps clients improve their emotional health through four core concepts: Mindfulness; Distress Tolerance; Emotion Regulation; and Interpersonal Effectiveness. In this course, you will develop your knowledge and skills in all four core areas. You’ll learn how to structure DBT skills groups, teach in an engaging manner, address problem behaviors and help clients get the most out of their homework. You’ll emerge better equipped to help clients struggling with emotional and interpersonal difficulties to lead less troubled, more satisfying lives.
AT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
- Construct a DBT Consultation Team with strategic intent
- Present more clear and concise case formulations
- Monitor treatment progress more effectively
- How to apply DBT strategies in others’ cases
- Address common team problems and eliminate barriers to progress
Registrants will retain access to the course material and recordings of all classes for 30 days after the course concludes. All registrants will be able to download core content (PPT or PDF) and view recordings of classes. Class recordings cannot be downloaded.
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Shelley McMain, C. Psych., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Head of the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic and a Clinician Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and Co-Founder of the Centre for MindBody Health in Toronto. She is a clinician, educator and researcher and a Certified DBT Practitioner. Dr. McMain is recognized as a leader in DBT in Canada and internationally. She conducts research in DBT, personality disorders, emotion regulation, suicide and self-harm, substance abuse, and psychotherapy process and outcomes. She has delivered 300+ conferences, colloquia, grand rounds, and trainings, and is widely recognized for her excellence in DBT training. Read Shelley’s full bio here.
DETAILS AT A GLANCE
Fee: $575 CAD+HST+Eventbrite Fees
Delivery: Online via Zoom. This course has a live online component which will be recorded for review.
Audience: Multi-disciplinary mental health professionals interested in treating complex PTSD using evidence-based principles and procedures. Basic knowledge of DBT is recommended.
CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDITS:
- OPA: Pending Approval for 8 CE credits for psychological practitioners.
- OAMHP: Pending Approval for 8 CE credits for mental health professionals.
- MDPAC: Pending Approval for 8 hours of MDPAC Group CE credits and 2 hour of MDPAC CCI credits (automatically calculated when MDPAC member submits Group CE hours).
CANCELLATION POLICY: We will allow refunds that are requested 7 days prior to the event start date. Attendees can request a refund through Eventbrite.
Refunds will not be issued after November 9, 2026. CMBH reserves the right to cancel workshops due to unforeseen circumstances.
PREREQUISITE(S)/ RECOMMENDATIONS: Registrants should have foundational concepts of mental health through disciplines such as nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work, etc.
CERTIFICATE(S): This course is applicable to the following CMBH Certificate – Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
