DBT Skills Training — $99
A comprehensive 20-module online course teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
20
Modules
15+
Hours
50+
Exercises
∞
Lifetime Access
Edward Flynn, LPC, NBCCH, DBTC
The Challenge
Why most people struggle with emotional regulation
Problem 01
Reactive Not Responsive
Most people react to emotions automatically, without the skills to pause, assess, and choose a more effective response. DBT provides that pause.
Problem 02
Skills Gap
Emotional dysregulation isn't a character flaw — it's a skills deficit. Without specific, practiced techniques, intense emotions remain overwhelming.
Problem 03
One-Size-Fits-All Advice
Generic coping advice rarely works because it doesn't account for individual biology, history, or the specific skill areas that need development.
The Framework
Four interconnected modules
DBT is organized into four skill modules that work together to create comprehensive emotional health.
Mindfulness
The foundation of all DBT skills — learning to observe and participate in the present moment without judgment.
Distress Tolerance
Crisis survival skills for getting through painful situations without making them worse.
Emotion Regulation
Skills for understanding, naming, and changing unwanted emotional states.
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Tools for maintaining healthy relationships while preserving self-respect and achieving goals.
Learning Path
5-Phase Framework
Phase 1
Core Mindfulness Foundation
Begin with the foundational mindfulness practices that underpin all other DBT skills. Learn the 'what' and 'how' skills of mindfulness.
Phase 2
Crisis Survival Skills
Develop your distress tolerance toolkit. Learn TIPP, ACCEPTS, self-soothe, and radical acceptance for navigating crisis moments.
Phase 3
Emotional Intelligence
Build deep understanding of your emotional landscape. Learn to identify, name, and regulate emotions using evidence-based techniques.
Phase 4
Relationship Mastery
Apply DBT skills to your relationships. Learn DEAR MAN, GIVE, and FAST skills for effective communication and boundary-setting.
Phase 5
Integration & Maintenance
Bring all four skill areas together into an integrated practice. Learn strategies for maintaining gains and continuing development.
Full Curriculum
20 Modules
Each module includes guided instruction, structured exercises, and practical skill-building activities.
Outcomes
Core Competencies — Skills You'll Master
DEAR MAN Communication
A structured approach to asking for what you need and saying no effectively while maintaining relationships.
Radical Acceptance
The practice of fully accepting reality as it is — not as you wish it were — to reduce suffering and enable action.
Opposite Action
Acting opposite to your emotion's action urge to change an emotional state that doesn't fit the facts.
TIPP Crisis Skills
Rapid physiological interventions — Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, Progressive relaxation — for acute emotional crises.
Wise Mind Access
Learning to access the integration of Reasonable Mind and Emotion Mind for balanced, effective decision-making.
Check the Facts
A systematic process for examining whether your emotional interpretation of events is accurate and supported by evidence.
PLEASE Skills
Lifestyle skills targeting the physiological foundations of emotional regulation: sleep, eating, exercise, substances, and physical health.
Mindful Breathing
A core mindfulness practice for grounding, reducing physiological arousal, and creating space between stimulus and response.
Chain Analysis
A structured method for identifying the precise chain of events, thoughts, and emotions that lead to problem behaviors.
Compare
How this course stacks up
| Feature | Generic Self-Help Books | This Course | Therapy Alone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-based DBT | Partial | Yes | Yes |
| Self-paced learning | Yes | Yes | No |
| Structured skill practice | No | Yes | Varies |
| 20 complete modules | No | Yes | No |
| Lifetime access | Book only | Yes | No |
| 50+ guided exercises | Limited | Yes | Some |
| Affordable one-time cost | Yes | Yes | No |
| Expert clinical instruction | No | Yes | Yes |
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Student Outcomes
What students are saying
“I've tried other DBT resources but this course finally made the skills click for me. The structure is clear, the pacing is perfect, and I've seen real changes in how I handle difficult emotions.”
Rachel M.
Course Graduate
“As someone who went through DBT in a group therapy setting, this course filled in so many gaps. Edward's explanations are clearer than anything I encountered in treatment.”
Marcus T.
Course Graduate
“I recommend this course to clients who can't access DBT groups in their area. It's clinically sound, accessible, and genuinely transformative.”
Dr. Lisa Nguyen
Licensed Psychologist
“I was skeptical that an online course could teach DBT skills effectively. I was wrong. This is as good as the group I attended — and I can go back and review any time.”
Jamie K.
Course Graduate
“The module on managing triggers was alone worth the price of the course. I finally understand why I react the way I do and I have tools to respond differently.”
Alex R.
Course Graduate
“Edward explains DBT in a way that's warm and practical, not clinical and cold. I felt like I was being taught by someone who genuinely cares about the outcome.”
Sam W.
Course Graduate
FAQ
Common questions
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Your Instructor
Edward Flynn
LPC, NBCCH, DBTC
St. Louis, Missouri
Edward Flynn is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, hypnotherapy, and trauma-informed care. With years of clinical experience helping clients manage emotional dysregulation, chronic distress, and interpersonal difficulties, Edward developed this course to make evidence-based DBT skills accessible to anyone — regardless of whether they have access to formal DBT treatment. His approach is warm, practical, and grounded in genuine clinical expertise.