Testimonials

…a better holistic understanding of DBTz

I feel like the information delivered was further consolidation of information that I have obtained previously. I loved the overview of topics and information as well as dives into each of the skill areas. I feel like the course provided me with a better holistic…

I better understand dialectics

I better understand dialectics and the synthesis of the skills rather than just knowing each skill independently. – DBT Basics

Bird’s eye view of DBT

Bird’s eye view of DBT as a package, vs in the past only having instruction in techniques. – DBT Basics

Many strategies for integrating DBT

Many strategies for integrating DBT into my practice philosophy, interventions, and client relationships. – DBT Basics

I appreciated the clear explanations

I appreciated the clear explanations and Dr. Francheska’s knowledge and ability to teach in a way that made the concepts easier to understand. THANK YOU!!! – DBT Basics

…presented in a manner that was digestable

While very dense material, it was ultimately presented in a manner that was digestable. – DBT Basics

…the content was accessible and engaging

This was a great experience. For a lecture-based online program, the content was accessible and engaging. – DBT Basics

Lots of great information as a refresher

Lots of great information as a refresher for me, can’t wait to register for DBT C! – DBT Basics

I really appreciated the “pieces to the puzzle” approach

I really appreciated the “pieces to the puzzle” approach and building upon concepts. Throughout the training I realized the connections I was making and that was reinforcing! I continue to be thankful for this training. – DBT Basics

After each session, I walk away more grateful

After each session, I walk away more grateful for the material and the expertise provided. I am very excited for the DBT-C training. – DBT Basics

Francheska does a wonderful job

Francheska does a wonderful job of making complex material easily understandable. I also enjoyed the examples sprinkled throughout the presentation. – DBT Basics

The way the lecturer presents it is excellent

I’m very grateful for the information and materials provided. The way the lecturer presents it is excellent. – DBT Basics

Connected a lot of dots for me

Really great exploration of validation, emotional dysregulation, and invalidating home environments. Connected a lot of dots for me, and gave me some new perspectives to take back to my practice. – DBT Basics

Really appreciated the explanations of concepts…

Really appreciated the explanations of concepts and examples provided, especially with the wording of things! –DBT Basics

It provides another perspective…

I especially like this training in DBT-C because it provides another perspective for teaching DBT. I get requests from parents of younger children, and now I have a theoretical framework to work from. I also believe that DBT-C concepts and theoretical framework apply…

A missing link

Understanding the Core senses is like getting a missing link – I am trained in DBT-A, standard DBT, SUD DBT and DBT-PE and now, having the DBT-C and understanding the core senses is like being able to see the whole puzzle. Incredible. – DBT-C (Live)

The best of Maslow’s humanistic approach…

Francheska has taken the best of Maslow’s humanistic approach, psychodynamic approaches of analyzing old maladaptive behaviors as well as Beck’s primary and secondary appraisal and cognitive fusion, challenging etc. – DBT-C (Live)

So exceeded my expectations…

This so exceeded my expectations, which were high. It is exciting new (to me) material that I think I can use immediately. It also explains why my practice is struggling with the parents of our adolescent clients. I think that we can use some of the principles from…

Absolutely amazing.

The metaphors and role-plays were absolutely amazing and will be easy to remember. Fresh examples of how to teach skills to young kids were enormously helpful! – DBT-C (Live)