DBT In Schools Implementation of
DBT STEPS-A Curriculum

3 Day Live Virtual Training

16.5 CE Hours

Next Training is
August 3-5, 2026

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Overview

The DBT STEPS-A Implementation Training provides instructors, teachers and school staff familiarity with the DBT STEPS-A curriculum.  This training includes background information on how the DBT STEPS-A curriculum was developed, potential barriers and issues in implementation, solutions for student related challenges, and implementation strategies for teaching lessons. 
The training is designed to establish four basic elements necessary in implementing the DBT STEPS-A curriculum effectively:
 
A. Background and Development of the DBT STEPS-A curriculum 

B. Structure and Implementation Considerations

C. Overview and demonstration of DBT STEPS-A lessons 

D. Preparation and participant practice of teaching DBT STEPS-A lessons.Course Overview

Training Information

  • High School & Middle School Teachers

    School Administrators

    School Counselors and Social Workers

    School Mental Health Staff

    Prevention Specialists

    Behavioral Health Professionals

  • Participants attending the entire training may receive a certificate for 16.5 CE Hours.

    DBT in Schools, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7064. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. DBT in Schools, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the the program.

    DBT in Schools, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work (NYSED SW)as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0838. Contact Hours: 16.5 Educational Methods: Lecture, Multimedia, Experiential Activities

    DBT in Schools, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's Office of Teaching Initiatives (OTI:NYSED)as an approved sponsor of CTLE for Professional Classroom Teachers, School Leaders and Level III Teaching Assistants. I certify that the individual listed above completed the CTLE cited above pursuant to Subpart 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. NYSED Approved CTLE Sponsor ID #23849. Number of Hours Awarded: 16.5

  • Participants will be able to…

    1.     Explain the rationale for the DBT STEPS-A curriculum in middle and high schools.

    2.     Describe the continuum of the different applications of DBT which may be provided in the school context.

    3.     Explain how the DBT STEPS-A curriculum in a school differs from comprehensive DBT clinical treatment. 

    4.     Utilize  the DBT STEPS-A manual to prepare and deliver SEL lessons to classroom and/or small groups.

    5.     Describe the three states of mind. 

    6.     Apply and teach the concept of dialectics and dialectical thinking.

    7.     Lead students through a mindfulness exercise and process the relevance of the exercise with students.

    8.     Explain mindfulness “what” and “how” skills.

    9.     Explain the Opposite Action skill to change emotions.

    10.  Explain the Check the Facts skill to regulate emotions.

    11.  Explain the WAVE skill for experiencing emotions. 

    12.  Explain and teach the Distract with the ACCEPTS crisis survival skill.

    13.  Teach students how to understand the parts of an emotion using the Model of Emotions.

    14.  Utilize a DBT STEPS-A diary card as a progress monitoring tool with students. 

    15.  Demonstrate teaching one skill from the interpersonal effectiveness module.