March 19-22, 2026
In-Person location: Montego Bay, Jamaica
DBT skills can transform your clinical work—whether or not you’re a DBT therapist. This training is ideal for clinicians ready to pursue full DBT certification and for generalist therapists looking to integrate practical, evidence-based tools into their everyday sessions. You’ll get a deep dive into the four core DBT skill modules—Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness—alongside guidance on how to adapt them flexibly across a wide range of client presentations.
Led by DBT expert Casey Limmer, MSW, LCSW, DBT-LBC, this experiential workshop blends practical training with space for reflection and application. Rather than overwhelming you with jargon or rigid protocols, this training focuses on helping you become a more confident and effective clinician. You’ll explore how to teach these skills with clarity, troubleshoot common client obstacles, and develop your own style for integrating DBT techniques into both structured and eclectic treatment approaches.
You’ll also gain tools for your own emotional awareness and resilience. Each session includes mindfulness practice, interactive skill-building exercises, and opportunities for real-time application. With space to slow down and reflect between sessions, you’ll have natural opportunities to observe your own emotional responses, practice regulation skills in everyday moments, and experiment with new ways of engaging—both personally and professionally—all while in vacation mode, exploring the local culture and recharging poolside.
Come away with a skill set that’s as versatile as it is powerful. Whether you’re seeking full DBT proficiency or simply want to enhance your clinical toolbox, this workshop offers an energizing and deeply practical experience. You’ll leave with strategies you can use immediately—and a renewed sense of clarity, both professionally and personally.
Presenter Bio:
Casey Limmer, MSW, LCSW, DBT-LBC, is among the first cohort of clinicians to achieve board certification through the Linehan Board of Certification in DBT. As the CEO and founder of St. Louis DBT, LLC, and Gateway Wellness Associates, LLC, Casey has cultivated a thriving environment dedicated to the transformative power of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
For over a decade, Casey honed her expertise at the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University, where her dynamic teaching style in Applied Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and DBT earned her the Excellence in Teaching Award. Her pedagogical approach, characterized by humor and engagement, set a benchmark in clinical education.
Driven by a passion to advance DBT practices, Casey extends her influence through the DBT Academy program and the Elements of DBT workshop series, nurturing the next generation of DBT specialists. At St. Louis DBT, she has built a premier private practice, now employing over 20 clinicians, where therapists immerse themselves in DBT through comprehensive educational sessions, live group observations, and hands-on consult team participation.
Timeline:
Day 1
9:00am -10:30am DBT Skills Training Basics: The How and the Why of Skills Training
10:30am -10:45am Break
10:45am -12:15pm Getting to the Core of Core Mindfulness
Day 2
9:00am -10:30am Distress Tolerance: Crisis Survival Skills
10:30am -10:45am Break
10:45am -12:15pm Distress Tolerance: Surviving Long-Term Stress Using Radical Acceptance
Day 3
9:00am -10:30am Emotion Regulation: Prevention Skills
10:30am -10:45am Break
10:45am -12:15pm Emotion Regulation: Intervention Skills
Day 4
9:00am -10:30am Interpersonal Effectiveness: What do you want?
10:30am -10:45am Break
10:45am -12:15pm Interpersonal Effectiveness: Getting what you want
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
1. Identify the foundational principles and structure of DBT skills training, including its objectives and organization.
2. Describe the responsibilities and contributions of leaders and co-leaders in DBT skills training sessions.
3. Define the core components, evidence base, and theoretical underpinnings of the DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness module.
4. Summarize the content, empirical support, and rationale behind the DBT Emotion Regulation module.
5. Define the strategies, theoretical foundations, and practical applications of the DBT Distress Tolerance module.
6. Apply the principles and practices of Core Mindfulness in the context of DBT and summarize its therapeutic benefits and techniques.
7. Design experiential exercises intended to enhance personal application of DBT skills.
8. Implement strategies for integrating DBT skills into clinical practice through case studies, role-plays, and discussions to enhance therapeutic efficacy and client outcomes.
To register for this in-person training please visit: https://ebtrainingsolutions.com/event/2026-03-19/dbt-skills-for-everyday-practice
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