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๐ŸŒ€ No Dead Ends: The Magic of Dialectics

Join Dr Charlie Swenson on 2 Nov 2025, 19:00 CET for an inspiring talk on how dialectics keeps therapy moving forward.

๐Ÿ”— edbta.eu/live

#DBT #DialecticalBehaviourTherapy #Psychotherapy #EDBTA

22.10.2025 07:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข Upcoming APAC-DBT Webinar!
๐ŸŒ Implementation & Clinical Experiences of DBT in MacKay Memorial Hospital
with Shu-Chin Chen (Clinical Psychologist)
๐Ÿ—“ 15 Oct 2025
โฐ 10โ€“11:30 AM CST
๐ŸŒ Mandarin w/ live English translation
๐Ÿ’ก Free
๐Ÿ”— Sign up: apacdbt.org
#DBT #MentalHealth #Psychology #SuicidePrevention

04.09.2025 15:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐ŸŒโœจ Big news from the World DBT Association! โœจ๐ŸŒ

The World DBT Summit 2026 is happening:
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 28โ€“30 October 2026
๐Ÿ’ป Fully online โ€” global access.
For three days, DBT clinicians, researchers & trainers worldwide will connect, share, and innovate. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŽ“

More info to come.
#DBTSummit2026 #WDBTA #DBT

01.09.2025 08:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ’™โœจ Compassion in DBT โœจ๐Ÿ’™
Join us for the next free EDBTA webinar with Dr. Joaquim Soler.
๐Ÿ“… 7 Sept | 19:00 CET
๐ŸŽฅ Live at edbta.eu/live
Miss it live? Catch the replay anytime on our website or YouTube.
Spread the word, and see you there! ๐ŸŒ
#DBT #Compassion #EDBTA #MentalHealth

18.08.2025 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿง  July DBT research roundup via @EDBTA:
โ€ข New Dialectical Thinking Scale shows change after 12 weeks DBT
โ€ข DBT helps autistic adults w/ suicidality
โ€ข Dropout predictors: trauma, weak alliance. Skills & phone coaching protect.
โ€ข Digital DBT app helps, but engagement lagsโ€”can tech tools stick?

#DBT

04.08.2025 16:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿง  DBT for BPD Clients with Eating Disorders
๐Ÿ“… Aug 3 | ๐Ÿ•– 19:00 CET
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Dr. Fragiskos Gonidakis shares practical DBT strategies for this high-risk dual-diagnosis group.

๐ŸŽฅ Live: edbta.eu
#DBT #BPD #EatingDisorders #EDBTA #MentalHealth

17.07.2025 12:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tribute to Dr. Marsha M. Linehan Watch the free event: 'Tribute to Dr. Marsha M. Linehan

๐ŸŒŸ A Tribute to Dr. Marsha M. Linehan โ€“ Tomorrow! ๐ŸŒŸ
A special free online event honouring Dr. Marsha Linehan โ€“ the founder of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and a true pioneer in the field of mental health.
๐ŸŒ Registration: www.artmedacademy.com.br/event/regist...

#DBT #MarshaLinehan

10.07.2025 09:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿง If you haven't already, take a look at some of these research digest highlights:

๐Ÿ”น Gibbons (2025) Rethinking Suicide Prevention
๐Ÿ”น Zhang et al. (2025) Meta-analysis on DBT for ADHD
๐Ÿ”น Everett et al. (2025) DBT Skills in Parenting
๐Ÿ”น Lawson et al. (2025) Negative Experiences of DBT

๐ŸŒ #DBT #Research

04.07.2025 16:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Don't miss the brilliant Julieta Azevedo this Sunday (6th) as she delivers an exciting webinar on DBT for individuals with bipolar disorder!
๐ŸŽ“ Hope to see you there!
๐Ÿ‘‰ edbta.eu/live/
๐ŸŒฑ #WDBTA #EDBTA #DBT #BipolarDisorder

04.07.2025 16:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Announcing the inaugural Asia-Pacific Association for DBT Online Research Forum, 14 July 2025 โ€“ a landmark event bringing together our growing DBT community across the region! ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ“œ

๐Ÿ”— apacdbt.org/research-for...

๐ŸŒฑ #WDBTA #APACDBT #DBT #Research

08.06.2025 09:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸDBT and Autistic Spectrum Conditions โ€” highly recommended webinar by Prof Luisa Weiner for anyone working with autistic people in DBT.
๐Ÿ“บ Watch the full webinar, hosted by the European DBT Association, here:
๐Ÿ”— www.youtube.com/watch?v=81_n...
๐ŸŒฑ #DBT

04.06.2025 17:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello! You might be interested in our latest podcast all about #DBT ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿพ

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14.05.2025 10:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The wonderful EDBTA Congress closed with a range of clinical workshops. Amy Gaglia Essletzbichler provided an engaging workshop on how to keep your DBT Consultation Team vibrant and effective.

European DBT Association Congress 2025

#DBT
#Congress
#ConsultationTeam

10.05.2025 17:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What an emotional ending to the European DBT Association Congress, ending with the Nada te turbe dance in the spirit of Marsha. It has been days filled with connection, learning, and fun.

See you all in 2027 at the next Congress in Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐ŸŒ

10.05.2025 12:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wonderful symposium on EDI in DBT, focused on working with LGBTQ+, autistic, and race/ethnicity minoritised groups, and people with PMDD.

#DBT
#EDI

10.05.2025 11:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Welcome to day 3 of the European DBT Association Congress 2025.

Stimulating seminar reviewing the data on dissociation and how to intervene.

#DBT
#Congress
#Dissociation

10.05.2025 08:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fabulous implementation symposium examining the issues in Italy and Ireland and hearing the findings from a recent systematic review of the DBT implementation literature. Thanks to Lavinia Barone, Michele Sanza, Laura Herrera Negrin and Mary Kells.

#DBT
#Congress
#Implementation

09.05.2025 15:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Inspiring talks about the integration of lived experience experts in DBT.

Jenifer Dylan highlighted the need to include lived experience in DBT. At the same time, more support is needed to make it possible.

#DBT
#Congress
#LivedExperience

09.05.2025 14:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A wonderful symposium exploring various topics in DBT, including Sarah V Biedermannโ€™s innovation in interventions for sexual functioning in clients with Borderline Personality Disorder.

European DBT Association Congress 2025.

#DBT
#Congress
#SexualFunctioning

09.05.2025 13:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A thought provoking and much needed seminar on Assisted Dying for people with a personality disorder. A discussion was had for Assisted Dying in various cultural contexts. A powerful seminar promoting much thought and reflection.

#DBT
#Congress
#AssistedDying

09.05.2025 11:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Inspiring plenary by Ellen Clifford, a lived-experience activist and researcher, on the impact of success austerity measures in the UK on disabled people and access to support.

European DBT Association Congress 2025.

#DBT
#Congress
#Austerity

09.05.2025 08:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Martin Bohus speaking on DBT as a trauma-focused intervention, with the importance of emotion networks and the high levels of social and somatic traumatisation in our clients.

European DBT Association Congress 2025.

#DBT
#Congress
#Trauma

09.05.2025 08:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Welcome to day 2 of the European DBT Association Congress 2025!

What a great way to start the day with Ausias Cebollaโ€™s plenary on mindfulness. Such great tips for how and who it works for.

#DBT
#Congress
#Mindfulness

09.05.2025 07:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Michaela Swales receiving her Society for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy fellowship, in recognition of over 15 years as president ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒ

European DBT Association Congress 2025.

#DBT
#Congress

08.05.2025 17:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Connecting and laughing in the European DBT Association Congress Grand Bazaar and Poster Session ๐Ÿค๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒ

#DBT
#Congress

08.05.2025 16:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Findings from national benchmarking in the UK suggest that outcomes from DBT programmes within the UK largely match RCTs and effectiveness studies, with some variations. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒŽ

Michaela Swales at the European DBT Association Congress 2025.

#DBT
#Congress
#Benchmarking

08.05.2025 15:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An insightful end to todayโ€™s plenaries, with Michaela Swales sharing implementation tips for DBT based on the literature.

European DBT Association Congress 2025.

#DBT
#Congress
#Implementation

08.05.2025 15:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lars Mehlum sharing insights into interventions for self-harm, with a particular focus on skill acquisition and emotion regulation as key potential mechanisms of self-harm reduction, according to the literature - and, the importance of early remission. ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿง

European DBT Association Congress 2025

08.05.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From this morningโ€™s workshopsโ€ฆ

Wolfdieter Scheinecker and Angelica Andersson present team leader workshop and inaugurate the first Europeanwide team leaderโ€™s consult. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŒ

European DBT Association Congress 2025.

#DBT
#Congress

08.05.2025 14:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The power of DBT with parents, couples, and families.

โ€œโ€ฆif you know DBT you can do intervention with parents or families, and augment outcomes in a big wayโ€ Alan Fruzzetti.

At the European DBT Association Congress 2025.

#DBT
#Congress
#FamilyIntervention

08.05.2025 13:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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