Choosing Your Path to DBT Certification:
The On-Demand Route vs. The Cohort Experience

Every therapist knows the power of ongoing learning. But what kind of continuing education is most effective? When choosing a format, you should consider what best suits your professional goals. In this post, we’ll compare and contrast our on-demand DBT Certification with our 2023-2024 DBT Cohort, both taught by leading expert, Dr. Michele Galietta.

Dr. Galietta is a researcher and clinician specializing in the training, adaptation, and dissemination of empirically-supported treatments to community and forensic/correctional settings. For over a decade, Dr. Galietta served as a principal trainer for Behavioral Tech, LLC, the company founded by the developer of DBT, Dr. Marsha Linehan. Dr. Galietta has consulted to over 100 agencies in the US and abroad on DBT initiatives.

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UPCOMING LIVE PROGRAMS

• Gratitude, Optimism, and Joy: Implications for Health and Wellness | July 17th, 3 Hours, 3 CEs: Gratitude and wellness have been linked for years now: numerous studies have shown that people who regularly practice gratitude tend to have higher levels of happiness, lower levels of stress, better relationships, stronger immune systems, lower blood pressure, reduced anxiety and depression, and more.
  

   

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• Addressing Sexuality and Sexual Health with Adolescents | July 25th, 3 Hours, 3 CEs: Rachel Jacoby, PhD and LaToya Smith, PhD explore the developmental implications of adolescence and sexuality, as well as sexual health. They cover communication approaches on tough subjects such as internet safety, safe sex, and more. Participants will walk away from this presentation knowing how to navigate conversations surrounding sexual health for adolescence and how to provide resources and support tools to teens and their families.
  

   

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• Foundations of Gender and Gender-Inclusive Counseling | August 9th, 3 Hours, 3 CEs: Misinformation and fear related to care for transgender and nonbinary youth are abundant right now. This training will help clinicians cut through the noise and focus on how they can build on best care practices to support gender-diverse youth and their families. In partnership with Gender Spectrum.

   

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• Ethical Dilemmas: Best Practices for Forensic Witnesses Working with an Attorney | August 22nd, 1.5 Hours, 1.5 CEs: Most forensic professionals understand that there is a sometimes-difficult relationship between an expert witness and a defense attorney. This program, presented by Michael Perlin, JD, and Heather Ellis Cucolo, JD in partnership with the Mental Disability Law and Policy Associates, will highlight the major ethical and constitutional dilemmas that could arise while working together on a criminal or quasi-criminal case.
  

  
  Enroll now to learn how to identify the distinct ethical boundaries that both attorney and clinician must abide by and offer best practices on how to protect professional integrity.

Wishing you well, 

Patricia A. Zapf, PhD
VP, Continuing & Professional Studies
Palo Alto University
pzapf@paloaltou.edu
concept.PaloAltoU.edu