UNIVERSITY of WISCONSIN-MADISON

Enrich Your Practice: Introduction to DBT

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Schedule

Monday, June 15, 9 a.m.–noon

Registration through: June 10, 2026

All times shown in central time.

Format

Live online

Fee

$89

Instructor

Erri Hewitt

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancel three full business days before the class starts and receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
  • Cancel less than three business days beforehand, or do not participate and you remain responsible for the entire fee.

Summary

Participants in this seminar will be introduced to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), where it fits into the history of psychotherapy in the United States and how it incorporates aspects of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices into its approach to treatment of mental health issues. The etiology of Borderline Personality Disorder, from a DBT perspective, will also be introduced and key concepts in DBT will be defined. Finally, we will review each of the four skills modules taught in DBT and discuss ways DBT skills can be used to address problems patients may have and improve their wellbeing.

Overview

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the origins and nature of Dialectical Behaviro Therapy (DBT)
  • Summarize the etiology of Borderline Personality Disorder from a DBT perspective
  • Describe key concepts in DBT
  • List the 4 skills modules in DBT to varied situations with which patients may present

Audience

Beginner to Intermediate

Earn Continuing Education Hours

By participating in this class you will earn:

Instructional Hours 3
University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units .3
American Psychological Association - Continuing Education Credit 3
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Substance Abuse Counselors - Continuing Education Credit Hours 3
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Marriage and Family Therapists - Continuing Education Credit Hours 3
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Social Workers - Continuing Education Credit Hours 3
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Licensed Professional Counselors 3

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Contact Meghan Wilhelmi at meghan.wilhelmi@wisc.edu or 608-263-2829

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Meet your instructor

Erri C. Hewitt

is a licensed clinical psychologist who helps her patients optimize their mental health and wellbeing by offering them scientifically-supported approaches to mental health care that are tailored to their individual needs. Erri specializes in working with women in the pre- and postpartum periods, children and families coping with emotion and behavioral problems, and people who are adjusting to chronic illness and injuries. Erri has experience with cognitive behavior therapy, interpersonal therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. In addition to directly working with patients, Erri lectures on mental health care and teaches residents and interns at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.