Our Only DBT Certification for Kids & Teens—Practical, Results-Driven, and Designed for Real Change!
Let’s be real—most kids and teens don’t want to be in therapy. Because talking about the hard stuff hurts.
But if you’re trying to touch on big emotions, reduce impulsive behavior, and help them survive the chaos of school, friends, and family with a “hey let’s talk about it” approach…you’re in for a bumpy ride.
That’s where DBT is PROVEN to change the game for therapists working with kids and teens.
Because DBT isn’t about forcing them to talk about the hard stuff…
…it’s about giving them skills they can use right now to manage school stress, navigate friendship drama, tame big emotions and improve their closest relationships – making therapy not only more effective, but making it feel better for them and for you.
And now, for the first time ever we’re offering a complete DBT Certification training program with a focus on treating children and adolescents.
You’ll join Anastasia M. Harmeyer, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, and Julianna Elsworth, MSW, LCSW— Certified DBT Professionals, and co-authors of DBT, CBT, and Play Therapy Toolbox for Children and Adolescents— as they show you exactly what to do every step of the way…
…so you can master the approach, apply the skills to almost any diagnosis, earn your certification and change the way you work with young clients.
When you register you’ll get:
A clear DBT roadmap for kids and teens—so you know exactly how to integrate DBT into your work with youth.
Engagement strategies that actually work with kids—so even the most resistant or shut-down child feels heard and involved.
Practical, kid-friendly tools you can use right away—fun, interactive, and developmentally appropriate techniques (no fluff, just results!).
Step-by-step interventions—targeting emotional regulation, impulsivity, social challenges, and building self-confidence in children and teens.
FREE certification*—a $249.99 value at no extra cost! *
This is more than just a training—it’s your chance to reshape the way kids and teens experience therapy, turning challenges into growth and frustration into progress.
Register now to save your spot!
Here’s what your colleagues are saying about your speakers:
"A must-have, go-to workbook for any therapist working with children and teenagers! The authors have created an easy-to-use but thought-provoking workbook for young clients. These worksheets and activities will jumpstart important conversations between therapists and their clients and lead to the development of essential social and emotional skills. As a licensed clinical social worker, this workbook will be a valuable addition to my library of resources."
— Kelly Moorin, LCSW, therapist and owner of Progress and Peace Counseling
"Amanda, Julianna, and Anastasia are my go-to team for innovative and effective therapy tools. This resource is one that can be used over and over again, with even the most complex clients. It holds a place of honor on my bookshelf."
— Tara Egan, DEd, LCMHC, therapist and owner of Egan Counseling & Consulting
DBT for Children and Adolescents Certification Course
Evidence-Based Tools for Managing Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Depression, and More
A 5-year-old who used to melt down during transitions now stays calm with a simple, quiet strategy.
An 8-year-old overwhelmed with frustration uses a surprising tool to ask for help instead of giving up.
A 14-year-old with anxiety regains control using a proven method before emotions take over.
Now, imagine having the expertise to create these breakthroughs every day.
With the DBT for Kids & Teens Certification, you’ll gain practical, evidence-based skills to help young clients regulate emotions, build resilience, and thrive—even in their most challenging moments.
What you'll learn in your DBT Certification Course
Part 1: Foundations of DBT
What is DBT and Why Does It Matter?
The story behind DBT—why it was created and how it helps kids and teens today.
How DBT supports kids struggling with big emotions, self-harm, and thoughts of suicide.
The difference between full DBT programs and DBT skills training—and how to use them in real life.
When to use DBT in a group vs. one-on-one sessions, and why both approaches work.
Why mindfulness is at the heart of DBT and how it helps kids feel more in control.
How DBT is useful for all kinds of kids, including LGBTQ+ youth and kids with different diagnoses.
The Science Behind DBT: How It Works
How research proves DBT helps kids and teens feel better and stay safe.
The Biosocial Theory: why some kids have extra-big emotions and what that means.
How feeling ignored or misunderstood can make emotions even harder to handle.
The idea of dialectics: how two opposite things can both be true at the same time.
Why validation (making kids feel heard and understood) is a game-changer in DBT.
DBT for Different Challenges Kids Face
Which mental health conditions DBT works best for in kids and teens.
How DBT helps with emotional ups and downs, self-harm, social struggles, ADHD, and more.
The role of parents and caregivers—when they help and when they might make things harder.
How to tell if DBT is the right fit for a child or teen.
Part 2: Mindfulness & Coping with Big Feelings
Teaching Kids to Be Present with Mindfulness
How mindfulness helps kids and teens handle emotions better.
The 7 core mindfulness skills in DBT, including:
Three States of Mind: Emotion Mind, Reasonable Mind, Wise Mind
Skills for Awareness: Observe, Describe, Participate
Helpful Mindsets: Don't Judge, Stay Focused, Do What Works
Ways to teach mindfulness to kids so it actually sticks.
How mindfulness makes self-harm and intense emotions easier to manage.
Coping Skills for When Emotions Feel Overwhelming
How distress tolerance helps kids get through really tough moments.
The difference between coping and avoiding problems.
7 essential distress tolerance skills, including:
STOP (Pause before reacting)
Pros & Cons (Thinking before acting)
Self-Soothe (Calm the body and mind)
Distract (Find something else to focus on)
Improve the Moment (Make a bad moment a little better)
Radical Acceptance (Let go of fighting reality)
TIPP (Cool-down tricks to reset emotions)
The best ways to teach these skills in ways kids actually use them.
Part 3: Emotion Regulation & Relationship Skills
Helping Kids Gain Control Over Emotions
How DBT helps kids manage strong emotions instead of being controlled by them.
Why emotional regulation is harder for some kids—and how we can help.
The 6 essential emotion regulation skills, including:
Check the Facts (Is my emotion based on the truth?)
Opposite Action (Do the opposite of what your feelings want you to do)
Problem-Solving (Fix the problem instead of reacting to it)
Building Positive Emotions (Create good moments every day)
Mastery (Get better at things that make you feel strong)
Coping Ahead (Prepare for tough situations in advance)
How to teach these skills in ways kids can use at home, school, and with friends.
Helping Kids Build Stronger Relationships
How DBT teaches kids and teens to build and keep healthy friendships.
How to teach kids to set boundaries, speak up, and handle conflict.
The 4 core skills for healthy relationships:
DEAR MAN (Asking for what you need)
GIVE (How to be kind and effective in relationships)
FAST (Building self-respect)
Middle Path (Balancing emotions and logic)
How to help kids navigate friendships, family arguments, and peer pressure using DBT.
Part 4: Handling Self-Harm, Bringing It All Together & Practical Tools
DBT for Self-Harm & Suicidal Thoughts
How DBT is used to prevent self-harm and suicidal behaviors.
Key interventions that reduce risk and build emotional strength.
How to support parents and caregivers in the DBT process.
DBT in Action: Making It Work in Real Life
How to use Diary Cards & Chain Analysis with kids, teens, and families.
How to make DBT tools age-appropriate and engaging.
Ways to integrate DBT into schools, therapy, and everyday life.
Final Wrap-Up & Next Steps
The most important takeaways from this training.
When to use group vs. individual DBT for different kids.
Resources to keep learning and growing as a DBT practitioner.
DBT for Children and Adolescents Certification Course Evidence-Based Tools for Managing Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Depression, and More
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DBT for Children and Adolescents
Certification Course Evidence-Based Tools for Managing Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Depression, and More
As a special bonus, you’ll receive a FREE excerpt from The DBT, CBT, and Play Therapy Toolbox for Children and Adolescents—that will feature 24 interventions for managing difficult feelings and behaviors in kids.
Plus, you'll get an exclusive promo code for a discount on the entire book, which includes 200+ interventions covering a wide range of topics, such as:
✅ Managing impulsivity
✅ Coping with worry, loss, and trauma;
✅ Navigating life transitions
✅ Setting healthy boundaries
...and so much more!
Meet your DBT Experts
Julianna Elsworth, MSW, LCSW, has dedicated her career as a psychotherapist, educator, and advocate to individuals who have endured trauma. She has extensive experience educating professionals who work with trauma survivors, including providing agency wide residential treatment trainings and for teachers in the Syracuse City School District. Julianna has worked in numerous settings across the social work field, including psychiatric inpatient hospitals, adolescent residential treatment, and as an adjunct professor for the MSW program at Syracuse University.
Julianna currently works with children, adolescents, adults, and families as an outpatient private practice therapist in Charlotte, NC. Her specialties include complex trauma, sexually reactive behaviors in childhood, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and high-conflict families. Julianna is knowledgeable, likable, and engaging and relates to her clients and audiences in a personable, direct and compassionate manner. She is an expert at taking evidenced-based practices and implementing them into creative and functional interventions that get results and promote positive client outcomes.
Anastasia Harmeyer, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s master’s program in social work. She also has a master’s in criminal justice and completed her undergraduate degree in criminology and sociology with a minor in psychology at The Ohio State University. She is a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed clinical addictions specialist in the state of North Carolina. Anastasia decided to pursue her master’s in social work after working with adolescents in the criminal justice system and recognizing the significance of therapeutic services.
She has also had the opportunity to serve as the clinical director of a community mental health and substance abuse organization, run full-fidelity DBT groups, and work as a trainer for Сòòò½ÊÓƵ, facilitating two-day intensive DBT training. Anastasia is currently an outpatient therapist at Calming Waters Counseling Services in Charlotte, NC. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults with borderline personality disorder, addiction, complex trauma and PTSD, relational conflict with couples and families, self-harming behaviors, and suicidality. She is trained in DBT and EMDR and is a certified clinical supervisor for provisionally licensed LCSWs. She is passionate about providing a supportive and validating therapeutic environment to assist her clients in building skills, balancing acceptance and change, and meeting their goals. Anastasia also has a deep love of animals and is passionate about advocating for both animals and humans; she believes that all are deserving of a life worth living.
This course is designed for mental health professionals who work with children and teens, including therapists, counselors, social workers, and school-based clinicians.
It’s also highly valuable for healthcare professionals and rehabilitation specialists. The actionable strategies taught in this course can improve mental health outcomes, enhance physical health care, support medication adherence, and strengthen communication with patients and their families. Whether you’re new to DBT or looking to expand your skill set, this course provides tools to create meaningful, measurable change.
The course is entirely on-demand and with unlimited access. You’ll get instant access to all materials, including video lessons, case examples, worksheets, and more. Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule.
You’ll have unlimited access to the course materials so you can revisit them anytime.
Absolutely. DBT is one of the most researched and effective therapeutic modalities for managing emotional regulation and distress, and this course is rooted in proven techniques tailored for kids and teens.
DBT for Children and Adolescents Certification Course Evidence-Based Tools for Managing Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, Depression, and More
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