Practical learning is an important part of the three-month program.

Participants will be required to complete:

• 5 DBT Worksheets

• 2 Cognitive Formulations

• 2 Detailed DBT Case Reports

• 2 Complete Treatment Plans

• 1 Case Presentation

• 1 Final Viva

The practical activities are designed to help participants understand how CBT concepts can be organised and applied to individual cases.

All required submissions are mandatory for certification.

Who Can Join?

The program is suitable for:

• BA / BSc Psychology Students

• MA / MSc Psychology Students

• Psychology Interns

• Counsellors & Educators

• Social Workers

• Healthcare Professionals

• Individuals interested in developing advanced knowledge and practical understanding of CBT

The course is particularly suitable for learners who already have some familiarity with psychology, counselling or basic CBT concepts and want to develop their skills further.

Certification

Participants will receive the DBT Advanced Certification from Mastishk Counselling & Training Institute after successfully completing the required learning activities, practical work and final assessment.

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Certification Requirements

Attendance: Minimum 80%

Assignments: 20%
DBT Worksheets: 10%
Case Reports: 30%
Practical Skills & Role Plays: 20%
Final Examination (MCQ + Viva): 20%

What You Will Take Away

By the end of the program, participants should have a deeper understanding of the DBT model, its treatment philosophy and the practical use of DBT skills.

They will also have practical exposure to:

• Advanced DBT skills

• Mindfulness and distress tolerance strategies

• Emotion regulation approaches

• Interpersonal effectiveness skills

• DBT worksheets and structured tools

• DBT-informed case formulation

• Case conceptualisation and intervention planning

• Role plays and skills demonstrations

• Case report preparation

• Empathy, validation and communication skills

• Structured application of DBT strategies to client concerns

The program is designed to help learners move from basic familiarity with DBT towards more structured and confident application of DBT skills.

Why This Course?

• Go Beyond Basic DBT

This program is designed for learners who want to explore DBT beyond introductory concepts and develop a deeper understanding of its practical application.

• Learn Through Cases

Case discussions and practical assignments help connect theoretical concepts with real-world counselling situations.

• Practice, Not Just Theory

Worksheets, formulations, treatment plans and practical exercises provide opportunities to work with DBT tools.

• Structured Learning

The three-month format provides sufficient time to learn concepts, practise skills and complete case-based work.

• Expert Faculty Guidance

Participants receive guidance throughout the learning process to help them understand concepts and improve their practical work.

• Evidence-Based Approach

The course is structured around established DBT principles and commonly used cognitive and behavioural approaches.