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Intensive DBT Training 2026

Intensive DBT Training is the official Behavioral Tech (Seattle) training, offered in Brazil by DBT Brasil. It consists of two in-person five-day parts, with mentoring in between, for psychologists and psychiatrists who want to master DBT in practice.

Two 5-day parts (10 days in total) São Paulo/SP, local a confirmar
Capa oficial do curso Treinamento Intensivo em DBT, DBT Brasil

Overview

This is an official training from Behavioral Tech (BTech) in Seattle, USA. The intensive format brings together Brazilian professionals and trained mentors who support the teams throughout the program.

The training takes place in two intensive five-day sessions, where theory and practice are taught together with close mentorship from the mentors.

What you take away

Command of the complete DBT protocol, taught the way BTech teaches it around the world
Mentorship with trained mentors, including during the break between the two parts
Working as part of a collaborative team throughout the course

Program

Module 1

Part I, 5 in-person days: foundations and treatment structure

  • DBT foundations and treatment structure
  • Core strategies and teamwork
  • Close mentorship from mentors
Module 2

Between the parts: practice with mentoring

  • Each team applies what it learned to its own cases
  • Support from trained mentors throughout the break
Module 3

Part II, 5 in-person days: deeper practice and case consultation

  • Teams present their programs and cases
  • Consultation and refinement of practice
  • Implementation plan
Conclusion

Official certification as an Intensive DBT Training by Behavioral Tech

Full attendance at both parts of the training.

Faculty

Vinícius Guimarães Dornelles
07/14168Vinícius Guimarães Dornelles

Specialist and Official Trainer · Behavioral Tech

Master's in Psychology with a concentration in human cognition, Treasurer of the World DBT Association (WDBTA), the first internationally recognized DBT trainer who is a native Portuguese speaker, technical coordinator of the Intensive DBT Trainings in Portuguese-speaking countries, and official reviewer of the Portuguese translation of Dr. Marsha Linehan's skills manuals.

• Master's in Psychology · Human Cognition

• Specialist in DBT · Behavioral Tech

• Official Trainer · Behavioral Tech

• Treasurer · World DBT Association (WDBTA)

• Technical coordinator of the Intensive DBT Trainings · Portuguese-speaking countries

• Specialist in DBT · Universidad de Luján (Argentina)

• Specialist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Specialist in evidence-based therapies for BPD · Fundación Foro

• Official reviewer of the skills manuals translation · Dr. Marsha Linehan

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Êdela Aparecida Nicoletti
06/25082Êdela Aparecida Nicoletti

CBT and DBT specialist · Behavioral Tech Mentorship Lead

Psychologist with an international certification in DBT and in PTSD from the Beck Institute, qualified to teach and supervise. She brings together clinical practice and the training of new therapists in Brazil and Portugal.

• Psychologist · Certified DBT specialist · Behavioral Tech (FBTC / DGERT)

• Mentorship Lead · Behavioral Tech

• Specialist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• PTSD certification · Beck Institute

• Qualified in teaching and supervision · Beck Institute

• Director of the Cognitive Therapy Center (CTC) Veda

• Mentor and Tutor · Cognitive Therapy Proficiency Program

• Honorary Professor · Nora Cavaco Institute (Portugal)

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Trainers and mentors

Trainers

  • Vinícius Guimarães Dornelles
    Vinícius Guimarães DornellesOfficial Portuguese-language Behavioral Tech trainer
  • Eduardo Martinho Junior
    Eduardo Martinho Junior
  • Thyale Brizolara Nunes
    Thyale Brizolara Nunes
  • Diego dos Santos Alano
    Diego dos Santos Alano
  • Monique Françoise Vardi Pinheiro
    Monique Françoise Vardi Pinheiro

Mentors

  • Êdela Aparecida Nicoletti
    Êdela Aparecida NicolettiLead mentor, DBT Brasil
  • Tamires Pimentel
    Tamires Pimentel
  • Tatiana de Abreu Braga Pereira
    Tatiana de Abreu Braga Pereira
  • Verena Barroso Bastos
    Verena Barroso Bastos
  • Marseylle Assis
    Marseylle Assis
  • Fellipe Augusto de Lima Souza
    Fellipe Augusto de Lima Souza
  • Esequias Caetano A. Neto
    Esequias Caetano A. Neto
  • Erica Panzani Duran
    Erica Panzani Duran
  • Débora Finkler Teles
    Débora Finkler Teles
  • Carolina Fernandes Ferreira
    Carolina Fernandes Ferreira
  • Brisa Burgos Dias Macedo
    Brisa Burgos Dias Macedo
  • Alexandre Portaro Tzermias
    Alexandre Portaro Tzermias

Who it is for

Mental health professionals, including psychologists and psychiatrists, who want to build their skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Prerequisites

  • Degree in psychology or medicine (with a specialization in psychiatry)
  • Experience questionnaire completed at the time of enrollment
  • Commitment to attend both parts in full

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to already have a team to take part?
No. All participants are placed in collaborative teams during the course. If you already belong to a working group, let us know when you enroll.
Does the price cover both parts?
Yes. The investment includes Parts I and II (10 days in total) and mentor support during the break between them.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes, by bank slip (boleto) according to the enrollment date, as well as by credit card and Pix.
What if I need to cancel?
Because of the nature of the training, there are no cancellations, deferrals or substitutions, and the fee is non-refundable. That is why we ask for a commitment to full attendance.