DBT Centre & Clinic of Greater Vancouver

04/13/2026

🎙️The This is DBT Podcast returns on April 24th, 2026.

In this season, we break down topics such as dialectical abstinence, the 5 options of dealing with any problem, and the functions of emotions. along with how DBT works not just for individuals, but for families through parent coaching.

📻 Season 3 available on Apple and Spotify Podcasts on Fri April 24th: https://thisisdbt.com/

04/04/2026

💡 DBT is not just about eliminating problems.

In this episode of The Character’s Toolkit Podcast, our lead trainer, Ed Chen, talks about how depression is beyond just feeling sad. Ed shares how Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) can help people rebuild their sense of agency not by eliminating problems, but by learning how to respond differently.

📻 Full episode available here: https://shorturl.at/I0eeJ

04/03/2026

Car accident?

You don’t have to deal with the stress, anxiety, or emotional impact alone. ICBC covers counselling—and we make it easy to get started.

✔ No cost
✔ No waitlist
✔ Direct billing

Get support now at DBT Clinic of Greater Vancouver

👉 dbtclinicgv.com | 📞 (778) 200-7888

Comprehensive DBT for adults and adolescents in Port Coquitlam, Greater Vancouver. Evidence-based treatment for emotion dysregulation, self-harm, and chronic distress.

03/31/2026

In his recent conversation on the The Trauma Therapist Podcast, our lead trainer, Ed Chen, shared some his experiences in immigration, identity struggles, and mental health work. One lesson he learned, is that the most invalidating thing we can do to someone is take away their choice. Whether it’s a stronger relationship, a more mindful moment, or a meaningful change, it all begins with a choice.

Listen to the full episode here: https://shorturl.at/DYPu2

03/29/2026

When emotions feel overwhelming, it’s not because you’re weak — it’s because no one taught you the right skills.

If you find yourself reacting in ways you later regret, feeling stuck in cycles, or struggling in relationships, you’re not alone.

DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) is designed to help you:
• regulate intense emotions
• manage distress without making things worse
• improve relationships

You can learn to respond differently.

Have questions? Connect with us at https://www.dbtclinicgv.com/ or chat with us at (778) 200-7888

Comprehensive DBT for adults and adolescents in Port Coquitlam, Greater Vancouver. Evidence-based treatment for emotion dysregulation, self-harm, and chronic distress.

03/27/2026

Burnout isn’t just exhaustion. It’s a signal that something needs to change.

In his recent feature with Authority Magazine, our lead trainer, Ed Chen, shares how burnout actually shows up beneath the surface, and what he has learned about helping people move through it in a sustainable way: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/beating-burnout-ed-chen-on-5-things-you-should-do-if-you-are-experiencing-work-burnout-1017900fdd48

03/26/2026

One of the most common questions clinicians, organizations, and the public ask is: Who is DBT actually for? 🤔

This 40-minute free workshop is designed to answer that question clearly and clinically. Participants will learn when DBT may be the most appropriate intervention and when it may not be.

👉 Register here today: https://dbtgv.com/training/p/dbtguide

03/06/2026

🧠 Not all DBT training teaches the full model.

This training shows you how Comprehensive DBT actually works in practice.

📅 July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st, 2026.
💻 Live Online

Learn to deliver:
✔️ Individual therapy
✔️ Skills training groups
✔️ Phone coaching
✔️ Consultation team

Built for mental health professionals and clinical teams.

🔗 Register today at https://dbtgv.com/

5 day comprehensive training designed for therapists, clinicians and mental health practitioners to gain knowledge in the theory, strategies, and skills in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

03/03/2026

🚨 When Clients Are in Crisis — Your Skills Matter.

Join our DBT for Frontline Mental Health Workers Training. Friday May 15th, 2026, 9AM to 4PM. Live online.

Learn how to:
✔️ Apply DBT crisis survival skills during moments of chaos
✔️ Coach DBT skills in the moment
✔️ Support youths and adults through high-intensity situations

This training is designed to be usable in your real-world work — whether you’re in schools, community agencies, or clinical settings.

Practical. Applied. Skills-Focused.

Register here:

A one day training designed for frontline mental health practitioners working in health and education settings to utilize crisis survival skills within the Distress Tolerance module in DBT and provide skills coaching directly with adults or youths experiencing crises in various settings.

02/19/2026

When emotions feel overwhelming, relationships are strained, and reactions happen fast — it can feel exhausting.

If you struggle with intense emotions, black-and-white thinking, impulsivity, or high-risk behaviours, DBT can help.

At DBT Clinic of Greater Vancouver, we provide structured, evidence-based support for adults and teens — with no waitlists, evening & weekend appointments, and direct billing to most extended health plans.

Learn more: www.dbtclinicgv.com

Comprehensive DBT for adults and adolescents in Port Coquitlam, Greater Vancouver. Evidence-based treatment for emotion dysregulation, self-harm, and chronic distress.

02/14/2026

When emotions run high, skills can break down.

Join our DBT Skills for Managing Extreme Emotions virtual workshop and learn a practical, step-by-step protocol for navigating moments of intense emotional arousal.

🗓 Friday, April 24
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💻 Live Online

Grounded in real clinical practice. Practical. Structured.
Immediately usable. Registration open now:

Grounded in practical clinical practice, this 2 hour workshop will help participants learn the protocol for managing extreme emotions during times when emotional arousal is intense and leading to skills break down and emotional suffering

01/29/2026

From mindfulness and choice to re-engagement and rebuilding agency, we sit down with Marisa Gelfand on The Character’s Toolkit Podcast to talk about depression and DBT Treatment: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dbt-treatment-for-depression-and-francines/id1817528646?i=1000747156228