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DBT Skills: 10 Answers to the Most Searched Questions

CE Hours 1.5

About this course

This self-paced course explores the fundamental principles and clinical applications of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through the lens of the internet’s most searched questions. Led by expert psychologist Dr. Kiki Fehling, the session demystifies the "dialectical" approach—balancing acceptance and change—to treat complex conditions like BPD, PTSD, and Substance Use Disorders. Learners will gain a practical understanding of the four core DBT skill modules: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. By the end of the course, clinicians will be able to differentiate DBT from traditional talk therapies and understand the structure of a comprehensive DBT program.

Learning Objectives

  • Differentiate between the "change-based" focus of traditional CBT and the "balance of acceptance and change" within the DBT framework.
  • Describe the four core skill modules of DBT (Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness) and their clinical functions.
  • Explain the "dialectical" philosophy and how it applies to reducing polarized or "black-and-white" thinking in clients.
  • Identify the components of a comprehensive DBT program, including individual therapy, skills group, and phone coaching.

Course Instructor(s)

  • Kiki Fehling, PhD

    Dr. Fehling is a licensed psychologist, author, speaker, and a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™. They are also a heart attack survivor, passionate about increasing awareness of the intersection between mental health and heart health.

    As a therapist, Kiki specialized in helping people with borderline personality disorder, PTSD, and self-harm. They are an expert on LGBTQ+ mental health and suicide, and their research in these areas has won awards.

References

  • Linehan, M. M., & Wilks, C. R. (2015). The course and evolution of dialectical behavior therapy. American Journal of Psychotherapy, 69(2), 97–110. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.2015.69.2.97
  • Dong, C., Zhao, J., Wei, Y., Wu, D., & Cai, Z. (2024). Comparative analysis of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in enhancing psychological capital among medical students: a randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in psychology, 15, 1479310. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1479310
  • DeCou, C. R., Comtois, K. A., & Landes, S. J. (2019). Dialectical behavior therapy is effective for the treatment of suicidal behavior: A meta-analysis. Behavior Therapy, 50(1), 60–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2018.03.009
  • Bitran, A. M., Kleiman, E. M., & Rizvi, S. L. (2026). Suicidal ideation as a maladaptive emotion regulation strategy: Implications for treatment in dialectical behavior therapy. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 33(1), 84–91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2024.10.001
  • Hernandez-Bustamante, M., Cjuno, J., Hernández, R. M., & Ponce-Meza, J. C. (2024). Efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy in the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Iranian journal of psychiatry, 19(1), 119–129. https://doi.org/10.18502/ijps.v19i1.14347

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Content

  • DBT Skills: 10 Answers to the Most Searched Questions
    2 parts
    • DBT Skills: Part 1
    • DBT Skills: Part 2

  • Joint Accreditation (JA)

    In support of improving patient care, CE Learning Systems is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

  • Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, CE Learning Systems 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 under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive up to 1.5 clinical continuing education credits.

  • New York Education Department's State Board for Social Work (NYEDSW)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #0060.

  • New York Education Department for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (NYSEDLMHC)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) 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-0072.

  • New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology (NYEDPSY)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #PSY-0016.

  • New York Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy (NYEDMFT)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC  (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MFT-0045.

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  • Course Completion
    To complete the course, review the course objectives, then watch the video power point presentations following along with the corresponding pdf, and lastly complete an evaluation. Your certificate will be available to download immediately when you complete the evaluation. Note that you can not continue in the course until you complete the previous section.
  • CELS Grievance
    If a grievance arises pertaining to continuing education activities or processes, please contact Tyler Gibson via confidential email to tyler@celearningsystems.com as soon as possible, so that the nature of the concern may be addressed in a timely fashion.
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  • Publication Date
    May 11th, 2026

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