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Incorporating DBT Skills in Eating Disorder Treatment

CE Hours 1

About this course

This training will review the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills modules (Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness) and then focus on how to apply DBT skills when treating clients with eating disorders. We will discuss the eating disorder behaviors each set of skills addresses and ways the teaching of DBT skills can enhance the treatment of eating disorders. The training will provide clinicians with examples of specific skills in each module that are relevant to eating disorder therapy and with tips for teaching these skills and facilitating skills use in the context of eating disorder symptoms. We will conclude by discussing situations in which specific DBT skills use may be contraindicated for clients with eating disorders.

Learning Objectives

  • Illustrate how DBT skills modules map broadly on to skills deficits that can maintain EDs
  • Apply individual DBT skills to treat a variety of ED-related concerns
  • Identify situations in which certain applications of DBT skills may be contraindicated for ED clients

Learning Levels

  • Beginner

Course Instructor(s)

  • Dean Malec, PhD

    Dr. Dean Malec is a licensed psychologist and Director of Training for CEBT. He treats adolescents and adults with a variety of presenting problems, including eating disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and difficulties with emotion regulation. Valuing evidence-based practices within the context of cultural humility, Dr. Malec welcomes working with people of all identities and life experiences. Dr. Malec oversees CEBT’s practicum/internship program and provides clinical supervision to trainees.

Disclosure

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References

  • Ben-Porath, D., Duthu, F., Luo, T., Gonidakis, F., Compte, E. J., & Wisniewski, L. (2025). Dialectical behavioral therapy: an update and review of the existing treatment models adapted for adults with eating disorders. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Eating Disorders, 5-25.
  • Brown, T. A., Cusack, A., Anderson, L., Reilly, E. E., Berner, L. A., Wierenga, C. E., ... & Kaye, W. H. (2019). Early versus later improvements in dialectical behavior therapy skills use and treatment outcome in eating disorders. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 43(4), 759-768.
  • Karam, A. M., Bohrer, B. K., Wierenga, C. E., Anderson, L. K., Kaye, W. H., & Brown, T. A. (2022). Exploring skill utilization as a mechanism of dialectical behavioral therapy among adults with eating disorders in a partial hospitalization program. Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, 32(3), 223-229.

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Content

  • Incorporating DBT Skills in Eating Disorder Treatment
    3 parts
    • Incorporating DBT Skills in ED Treatment Instructional Video
    • Incorporating DBT Skills in Eating Disorder Treatment Handout
    • Incorporating DBT Skills in Eating Disorder Treatment Slides

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

    Center for Evidence Based Treatment is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Center for Evidence Based Treatment maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

  • National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)

    Center for Evidence Based Treatment, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7697. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Center for Evidence Based Treatment, LLC, is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Incorporating DBT Skills in Eating Disorder Treatment
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  • Publication Date
    Aug 26th, 2026

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