Stop Guessing What to Do Next in Session
You already use evidence-based approaches like CBT. But in the moment, you may find yourself asking: Why isn’t this intervention working right now? Do I push cognitive work—or shift to regulation? Is this a thinking problem—or a nervous system constraint? This online DBT training gives you a neuroscience-informed framework to make those decisions in real time.
No DBT Training Required
You do NOT need prior DBT training to take this course. If you know CBT, you already have a strong foundation. You’ll learn how DBT skills fit when cognition isn’t accessible. All DBT concepts are taught clearly and applied immediately.
What Makes This Training Different
This is not a traditional DBT skills course. You’ll learn how to: •Apply DBT skills based on nervous system state •Decide between cognitive vs regulation-based interventions •Improve in-the-moment clinical decision-making 👉🏾 Move from protocol-driven to precision-based care that is neuroscience-informed and culturally responsive.
What You’ll Learn
Understand the Nervous System: •Why clients "know" skills but can't use them •When cognitive interventions (CBT) are ineffective •The neuroscience behind emotional activation and regulation •The role of culture in nervous system response and behavioral expression Enhance Clinical Decision-Making: •When to use regulation vs cognitive strategies •How to assess readiness for intervention •How to avoid common clinical misfires Improve Client Outcomes •Faster emotional regulation •More consistent skills use •Stronger, more durable change
Why Neuroscience Matters
Many clinicians are trained in evidence-based interventions, but research consistently shows that: a) knowledge alone does not change clinical behavior, b) traditional training improves understanding—but not implementation, c) clinicians often struggle to apply interventions effectively in real time.¹ This creates a critical gap between knowing what works and using it effectively in session. At the same time, clinical outcomes depend heavily on timing of interventions, client readiness, and the ability to adapt in-the-moment. Yet most training models focus on content, not decision-making. Neuroscience-informed approaches help bridge this gap by explaining why interventions work, identifying when they are accessible, and improving real-time clinical judgment. In DBT, this is especially important. Clients may understand skills but be unable to use them under distress. Without the ability to assess nervous system state, skills are mistimed, progress slows, and treatment becomes less effective. 👉🏾This online DBT training addresses that gap. By integrating neuroscience with DBT, you’ll learn how to choose the right intervention at the right time based on what the client’s nervous system can actually access. This is the difference between knowing DBT and using it effectively. This training moves clinicians from evidence-based medicine to evidence-based practice, narrowing the gap between research and clinical application. ¹Beidas & Kendall, 2010; Rollo & Kleiner, 2018; Roosenschoon et al., 2023
Meet Your Instructor: Carole Showell, DHSc (In Progress), LCSW
Carole Showell, DHSc (In Progress), LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and advanced DBT therapist specializing in the integration of neuroscience into evidence-based psychotherapy. With over a decade of clinical experience, she has worked extensively with individuals experiencing high emotional intensity, trauma-related distress, and persistent patterns of nervous system dysregulation. Her work focuses on helping clinicians move beyond surface-level skill delivery to understand the underlying neurobiological mechanisms driving client behavior. She developed the Neurocultural Prediction and Regulation Model (NPRM) to translate contemporary neuroscience into practical, real-time clinical decision-making. This approach is informed not only by her clinical work, but also by lived experience. As a neurodivergent clinician (Autism & ADHD), she brings a perspective shaped by direct experience with nervous system dysregulation and the practical use of DBT skills in daily life. This dual lens has informed the development of a model that prioritizes usability, adaptability, and real-world application. Her training emphasizes the shift from evidence-based medicine (knowing the skills) to evidence-based practice (effectively applying them in-session). Consultation groups are structured to support implementation, refine clinical judgment, and strengthen clinicians’ ability to adapt DBT interventions across diverse client presentations.
Curriculum
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Pre-Test: Foundations of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- (Preview) Chapter 1 Pretest: Foundations of DBT & Neurobiological Model Free preview
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Chapter 1 Pretest: Foundations of DBT & Neurobiological Model
- (Preview) Chapter 1 Pretest Answer Key Free preview
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Chapter 1 Pretest Answer Key
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Foundations of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- (Preview) Foundations of DBT & Understanding the Neuroscience of Nervous System Regulation Free preview
- (Preview) Worksheet 1A and Answer Key Free preview
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Worksheets And Answer Keys: 1A and 1B
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Post-Test: Foundations of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- (Preview) Section 1: Multiple Choice (Select ONE best answer) Free preview
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Section 1: Multiple Choice (Select ONE best answer)
- (Preview) Section 2: Short Answer Free preview
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Section 2: Short Answer
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Section 3: Clinical Application
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Answer Key
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Neuroculture: Neuroscience From a Culturally Responsive Perspective
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Pre-Test
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Clinician Testimonials
Discover how our course is transforming therapy practices and empowering mental health professionals.
“This training completely changed how I view and apply DBT skills. I used to avoid DBT because I didn’t have formal training and it felt outdated when I tried to learn it on my own. Now, I can apply it from both a skills-based and trauma-informed perspective, modify interventions, and integrate it confidently into my work.”
New Jersey
“I can now assess and reduce intense emotions more effectively.”
Florida
“My interventions are more informed and intentional.”
California
Client Testimonials
Clients consistently report increased emotional regulation, clarity, and the ability to apply skills in real time—key indicators of effective, neuroscience-informed intervention.
“I learned how to manage intense emotions and respond more effectively instead of reacting impulsively.”
New Jersey
“I left with a new level of clarity and felt more centered, hopeful, and capable of handling challenges. I now have practical tools I can use in real time when things become overwhelming.”
New Jersey
“This was the most effective DBT group I’ve experienced—the updated approach made the skills feel practical, relevant, and immediately usable.”
Pennsylvania
Ready to Transform Your Practice?
Enroll now and unlock the full potential of DBT in your therapy sessions. *This training was peer-reviewed by clinicians and researchers with expertise in DBT and cognitive neuroscience to ensure clinical and conceptual accuracy.