DBT for Adolescents (DBT-A), course reviews.
The Association for Psychological Therapies prides itself on the written feedback we receive for our courses. Below is just some of the great reviews the 'DBT-A: DBT for Adolescents' course has received.
"The course was so in-depth and informational but was also so digestible and easy to follow. The facilitator is an excellent tutor and has so much knowledge and first hand experience with the subject. I can't wait to start putting what I have learnt in practice."
Talitha Rudman (online live course)
"Absolutely amazing training, going from a basic understanding of DBT to being taught a wealth of knowledge and feeling so much more confident in delivering DBT in my individual sessions and including it in my practice. Thank you so much, one of the best training courses I have been on."
Gabriella Facchin (online live course)
"The course was very relevant to our work. I feel it should be mandatory for all CAMHS Clinicians in order to be able to provide the best care/service."
Lianne Green Lianne (face-to-face, onsite course)
"For someone who did not know much about DBT at the start of this course, I now feel like I have the tools to assist me in using it in my own practice. The facilitator was an excellent tutor. His teaching was clear, informative and energetic. The course was structured in a way which flowed seamlessly into each topic and each topic included interactive tasks which kept us engaged throughout the course. I particularly enjoyed the anecdotes that were given throughout each section to help us visualise and help us think of ways we could apply the information into practice. I would highly recommend this course."
Course Delegate (online live course)
"This was by far the best training program I have ever attended. The tutors's wisdom, support and skill in execution of this course was immeasurable ... I am returning to work feeling motivated and hopeful, I look forward to using the skills taught in this course."
Course delegate (online live course)
"I enjoyed the whole presentation. It was very engaging and led amazingly! I am walking away inspired and well informed. Job well done!"
India Pado (online live course)
"Very well presented. One of the best presenters that I have encountered in my professional career."
Des Irwin (online live course)
"The tutor delivered an incredibly informative and engaging DBT-A training session. She went the extra mile to ensure everyone felt included and supported in their learning. Her passion for the subject was truly inspiring, and her ability to explain complex concepts clearly made the material both accessible and practical ... I left feeling more empowered and better equipped to apply DBT-A principles in my practice ... Such a valuable and enriching experience!"
Chanju Mwale (face-to-face, onsite course)
"Excellent course. Genuinely the most enjoyable and informative course I've completed."
Course delegate (online live course)
"An excellent few days learning some excellent skills and tools to use with the young people I work alongside."
Claire Gribble (face-to-face, onsite course)
"I thought this was an excellent and insightful course - the tutor is a fantastic presenter and made the information really clear. Would highly recommend and look forward to applying these techniques in my current work."
Sarah Lloyd (online live course)
"Fantastic course and the tutor was amazing - very knowledgeable and great to listen to."
Deborah Podmore (online live course)
"Probably the best training I have ever done! I have learned so much and my attention was glued throughout. The tutor's teaching style is very engaging and informative with helpful real life examples and presentations of ideas. I feel very much upskilled and ready to put what I have learned into practice. Thank you!"
Rachel Thompson (online live course)
"One of the most interesting, supportive and helpful therapy courses I have been on in a long time. The tutor informed the approach beautifully with loads of in depth examples. He was also so warm and encouraging to all of the group members. I felt able to sit back and use my preferred learning style of observing and taking in information and it felt liberating to do this as many training courses never account for people who actually learn better like this. I was simultaneously validated for what I already know and do, as well as seeing clearly how to learn the new skills taught. I would highly recommend this course."
Hannah Green (online live course)
"Fantastic 3 days training. Really personable and really suited my training style. Learning through examples."
Claire Ralls (online live course)
"Amazing course, I learned a lot. It was very interesting and I loved how relevant it is to my line of work ... One of the best trainings I've been to."
Brook Weber (face-to-face, onsite course)
"The tutor was an absolutely amazing presenter! So informative and loved all this helpful tips and case studies he brought in. One of the best trainings I have ever attended."
Kaylee Bellerby (online live course)
"Really great course and really helpful for my practice."
Emily Askew (online live course)
"By far the best facilitator I've had in a training in my career."
Frankie Espinoza (online live course)
"Informative, thought provoking, interesting, applicable to my role, overall wonderful - I found this course a really good experience. It has helped me look at the service I offer to my patients and helped me develop my skill set as a clinician and social work practitioner. The resources and ways of framing discussions with patients was very helpful for me. lots of links to strength based approach models in social work helping me expand my knowledge and skill set in a therapeutic environment."
Kieron Cassidy (Online Live Course)
"Absolutely the best training and the tutor was amazing and so brilliant. I am leaving with so much useful information."
Terri Grandmaison (online live course)
"This course was really informative and easy to follow. I can take the skills that have been taught and apply then to my everyday clinical practice."
Course Delegate (Online Live Course)
"The tutor is amazing in delivering the course. Very interactive and informative."
Shyun Ping Tiong (Online Live Course)
"Brilliant course. Very interesting and comprehensive. The tutor was approachable and spent a lot of time listening to us and our questions."
Lydia Coyle (Online Live Course)
"Excellent presentation and delivery. Nothing to fault. Continuous interaction with the group facilitating insightful conversation and efficient learning. Very relevant to CAMHS and improving our personal practise."
Omar Gofur (Online Live Course)
"The course was incredibly interesting. I found the tutor delivered the information in an engaging and easy to digest way. This is definitely something I feel I can apply in my own practice. I've left wanting to learn more!"
Course Delegate (Online Live Course)
"I found the training so interesting and engaging, the tutor was so passionate and had a wealth of experience and bubbly character which was infectious. It can be so hard to adapt training to engaging online and I think our presenter did an astounding job, it was the best CPD I have done (including face-to-face work pre-covid) and it has really changed my perspective on the direction of my career. I feel really passionate about DBT and can see so many of my young people benefiting from this and would like to do further training in the future which is more DBT based."
Natasha Wilkinson (Online Live Course)
"Excellent course, excellent tutor ... I know feel equipped to use the skills with young people. Thank you!"
Fern Whittington (Online Live Course)
"Incredibly valuable information, and very professional presentation. My approach to coaching adolescents will be benefitted from many of the skill sets discussed ... Much of my work is CBT/Solution-Focused, but adding in the DBT components feels very robust and beneficial."
Valerie Ivens (Online Live Course)
"Really good and enjoyed the course. I thought the tutor was amazing. Gave some really good examples, which helped me to understand."
Course Delegate (Online Live Course)
"Brilliant course! Was planned really well, with a good amount of breaks. Very informative and highly recommended."
Jeanette Scutchings (Online Live Course)
"Excellent course - very engaging and well delivered. Really enjoyed it and will take lots from it. The tutor was excellent and the course was extremely well delivered."
Gemma Jennings (Online Live Course)
"Thoroughly enjoyed this course and it was delivered perfectly."
Sylvia Jones (Online Live Course)
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course and it has improved my practice."
Simon Watts (Online Live Course)
"I have learnt so much - really inspiring!"
Lindsey Bedford (Online Live Course)
"The course was extremely informative. The tutor was very engaging and helpful with any questions the group had. All resources were helpful and I got more than I hoped for with the course which will help me with my everyday work."
Course Delegate (Online Live Course)
"The course was really enjoyable and useful. I learnt alot about DBT generally, the principles of the therapy and ideas behind and importantly learned about how to apply that to my own role and my day to day practice. The tutor was brilliant, he made the three days interesting and was very engaging with the way he presented and the examples he used. He did a cracking job especially considering we were on Teams."
John Tooley (Online Live Course)
"I have really enjoyed the course, I've learnt so much and yielded so many useful techniques and strategies that I hope to apply to my practice. The tutor has been an excellent facilitator and his knowledge has been so insightful."
Louise Seddon (Online Live Course)
"Great tutor and delivery. I learnt so much from this course that I'll use in my professional practice."
Adam Butler (Online Live Course)
"Hugely informative course, well presented."
Simon Farmery (Online Live Course)
"I found the training so interesting and engaging, the tutor was so passionate and had a wealth of experience and bubbly character which was infectious. It can be so hard to adapt training to engaging online and I think our presenter did an astounding job, it was the best CPD I have done (including face-to-face work pre-covid) and it has really changed my perspective on the direction of my career."
Natasha Wilkinson (Online Live Course)
"I was so impressed with how well this was implemented via Zoom. It can be hard to stay engaged staring at the screen for a long period but the use of different functions really helped with this. Very clearly answered all questions."
Course Delegate (Online Live Course)
"I thoroughly enjoyed the training. It was fantastic."
Gabriela Loades (Online Live Course)
"I thoroughly enjoyed this course and found it extremely useful moving with the times and attending this via Zoom."
Course Delegate (Online Live Course)
"I absolutely thoroughly enjoyed this 3 day training course. I wasn't sure how it would be via Zoom, but it was brilliant! I am really, really keen to do the further training on to level 3/4 and I am really excited about putting this into my practice. Thank you!"
Sarah Lucas (Online Live Course)
"The tutor was fantastic. The training was really informative and useful."
Lauren Wheeler (Online Live Course)
"I have found the course very helpful, both in reinforcing some of the skills I already use, but giving me an understanding of the principles of DBT and how to structure therapy. Many of my colleagues did this course too, so we will no doubt be having further discussions about how we all use DBT in our service."
Daniel Bevan (Online Live Course)
"Really excellent training, well presented, engaging, with lots of exercises and incredible use of Zoom (break-out rooms etc)."
Kat Smithson (Online Live Course)
"Fantastic course, thank you! Expertly led on Zoom, clear information, useful exercises in 'break out' rooms, great pace. I look forward to continuing my DBT training/learning and putting my new knowledge in to practice."
Course Delegate (Online Live Course)
"Really good training, the tutor explained everything really clearly and the course ran at a good pace. Will definitely be using skills learnt in treatment with YP at CAMHS."
Course Delegate (Online Live Course)
"I found the course really engaging and very relevant to several clients that I am working with at the moment. I thought the pace was really good and delivered at an appropriate level for all of the group. Thank you!"
Dr Rebecca Barrett (Online Live Course)
"Loved how interactive the course was."
Ashley Summerfield (Online Live Course)
"All the information was extremely relevant and practical. I love that I was able to leave the training and immediately begin to implement lessons learned."
Angela Varnum (Online Live Course)
"Loved this training so much! It's such a treat to take a training that I really align with as a therapist. The tutor did a fantastic job teaching our group and answering questions. I hope to take more DBT courses in the future!"
Taylor Hendrix (Online Live Course)
"Given it was on Zoom, I was surprised to remain fully engaged throughout the whole three days. I feel this was not only due to the course content, but also the engagement skills of the tutor - thank you!"
Amy Brown (Online Live Course)
"Excellent course. Fantastic tutor who was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and able to engage the group. More please."
Gail Vas (Online Live Course)
"Great course, real life examples made it very relevant."
Jenna Hill (Online Live Course)
"Really enjoyed this course, very interactive and some useful practical strategies give. Found the examples given of cases really useful and interesting."
Rosie Lenihan (Online Live Course)
"The tutor was very knowledgeable and friendly. Very willing to answer any questions and make sure that he answered fully. It was very useful to see how we can use a combination of knowledge already gained from DDP and new knowledge from DBT in our work with children and young people."
Danielle Sharpe (Online Live Course)
"Top presenter. Loved all of the stories - they made the content come alive and feel more applicable."
Iszzy Hayter-Rogers (Clinical Nurse Specialist)
DBT-A: DBT for Adolescents.
A 3-day course.
Instruction in the key components of DBT for those who want to apply DBT to working with adolescents.
DBT brings together a series of skills and techniques which are powerful and well chosen ones, and DBT-A focuses it on working with adolescents. Whether you want to simply learn about DBT and how to apply it effectively, or are thinking of establishing a full DBT service, this course has it covered. The course covers the delivery of effective DBT at its most relevant for adolescents, including: confusion about self, impulsivity, lack of emotional control, interpersonal problems, family problems and dilemmas, high risk behaviours, including suicidal behaviour and non-suicidal self-injury.
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