About this course

Learning Objectives

• Explain the foundational dialectical principles that guide DBT practice.
• Describe the core DBT skills modules and their therapeutic purposes.
• Differentiate when each DBT skill or module is clinically indicated based on client presentation and treatment needs.

Learning Levels

• Beginner and Intermediate, all levels welcome

Target Audience

Course Instructor(s)

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  Jaimee M. Arnoff, Ph.D.

  NYS Licensed Psychologist

  Jaimee Arnoff, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-owner of BFF Therapy in Beacon, NY, specializing in adolescents and young adults navigating complex and high-risk clinical presentations. With expertise in mood and anxiety disorders, suicidal ideation, and self-injury, she brings over a decade of experience across outpatient, residential, and private practice settings. Known for her grounded, accessible teaching style, Dr. Arnoff helps clinicians confidently adapt and implement evidence-based skills to stabilize clients and strengthen emotional and behavioral regulation. A frequent speaker, trainer, and podcast guest, she is dedicated to equipping clinicians with tools that foster safety, agency, and resilience.

Disclosure

References

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