Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
DBT is an evidence-based and specialised form of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, developed by Marsha Linehan, PhD, in the early 1990s to treat individuals with suicidal urges, particularly those with borderline personality disorder. Since then, Linehan’s Biosocial model of DBT has been adapted and proven to be beneficial for a wide range of mental health issues like mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and for working with clients presenting with challenging behavioural patterns or who may experience their emotions very intensely. In addition to sharing elements with Psychodynamic and Gestalt approaches, the defining features of DBT include principles of Behaviourism, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Philosophy. This series of interactive lectures will draw on the work of Linehan to introduce a range of tools and strategies for implementing comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy across an array of settings.
Over 3 evenings the course will look at the background and key aspects of DBT and how it can help practitioners to understand their clients more completely. It will have both didactic and interactive elements and will focus on how a knowledge of DBT can be of benefit to the already established integrative therapeutic approach of the participants.
The course will focus on the following areas:
• The Philosophy of Dialectics
• Mindfulness as a core element of DBT, with focus on Acceptance and Change.
• Concepts of Distress Tolerance to learn to bear emotional discomfort.
• Emotion Regulation Skills to understand and manage emotions.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills in relation to respect, validation and assertiveness.
• Areas of application and relevant strategies, such as Motivational Interviewing, to inspire behavioural change.
Mode of Delivery: Online. Duration: 3 Weeks (6.00-8.00 pm)   Â
Certification: The College will issue a Certificate of Attendance to those who take this Short course.
Course fee €100 (*Current ICHAS students €80)   APPLY NOW
*Please note that you “Apply Now” for the course and you will be emailed a payment link prior to the course closing date. All fees must be paid by the course start date.
Closing Date for Applications is Friday 19th December 2025
Date 1 – Monday 19th January 2026 – 6pm to 8pm
| Date 1 – Monday 19th January 2026 – 6pm to 8pm |
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| Date 2 – Monday 26th January 2026 – 6pm to 8pm |
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| Date 3 – Monday 9th February 2026 – 6pm to 8pm |
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Christine Beekman:
Christine has been a member of the ICHAS lecturing staff since 2008, providing instruction on both the BA and MA programmes. She has a Masters in Psychoanalysis in addition to professional qualifications in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Stress Management, Bio-spiritual and Empathic Communication, Spiritual Development and Coaching. She also has many qualifications in complementary therapies such as Reiki and Dream therapy. She has been in private practice since 1997 using counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and alternative therapies; and is fluent in English, Dutch/Flemish and German. In addition to her interest in complementary therapies, Christine also specialises in youth & adolescence; using group activities such as the exploration of life values/morality, habit management etc. as a means of encouraging young people to further their development and explore their identity.
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