FAQs

Who created this? Who are you?

We are a group of Board Certified Music Therapists who are here to help you get a more engaging experience for your clients.

We all have completed Behavioral Tech’s DBT Skills Training Program, as well as a comprehensive year long DBT informed Music Therapy Training program that includes clinical supervision from a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification Certified PsyD clinician. 

We all have experience facilitating DBT informed music therapy groups, and are often found co-leading skills training groups with psychologists, social workers, and other DBT skills group leaders.

Our creative team met together every week for over a year to create original material for DBT clinicians and group leaders to use to supplement the skills training experience. We can't wait to show it to you! We're not done either...This year we will be adding ideas for youth.

Click here to read about each of the team members.

Can I play these videos for my clients?

Yes! There are recordings for YOU, the leader, with handouts and instructions. There are also client versions of the activities so you can just play those directly for your group or client.

Can my clients access these on their own?

Yes! We have a client version of the entire program that has everything directed at them, including homework assignments. Clinicians can earn commissions for referring clients to the client version of the program.

This is a great way for clients to review skills on their own, or even to get started learning skills while they wait to get into a too full skills training group.

The client version is setup to drip out one skill per week for 2 weeks in a row, followed by an implementation week, with a total of 52 weeks of content! Participants will have a growing library of skills along with creative activities to strengthen those skills that they can refer back to. They also get a monthly zoom group meeting with a qualified DBT Informed Board Certified Music Therapist to get their questions answered and get some individualized support, and will belong to an online supportive private forum.

"I love that this membership makes me feel safe in an online environment. The skills taught are life skills and crucial skills to know to be present and tolerate distress and manage emotions. They say music is healing. And that is why I joined. To find healing through Music and to be able to utilize the skills learned in my every day life. I would highly recommend this membership to anyone wanting a better life for themselves. Through this course I have managed to change my life around. I have long way yet to go but have come far through this course. This is a perfect opportunity to enhance your skills training experience using music to help build skills mastery. The instructors are very good at teaching the skills in an engaging way. Thank you DBT Mastery through Music for allowing me to grow and share my journey with you all. " - Luiza M -DBT Warrior- (client version of membership)

Is there a discount for a facility?

Yes! Prices go down for over 10 users, and we offer generous commissions for referring clients.

Is it worth it?

Investing in your professional development is an investment in your future. With DBT Skills Mastery through Music, you will be equipped with new tools and techniques to help your clients achieve lasting change. And this is well worth the investment!

How much time does it take?

We know that you are busy, and that's why we have designed the Resource Library to be easy to use and implement into your practice. The materials are concise, well-organized, and can be accessed anytime, anywhere. You can study at your own pace, and with the convenience of digital access, you can take advantage of small pockets of time throughout your day.

Will it add value to my existing skills training?

Our Resource Library is specifically tailored to help DBT clinicians enhance their skills training sessions and better serve their clients. Our content is created and curated by experienced DBT therapists who have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing clinicians like you. We are confident that the DBT Skills Mastery through Music Resource Library will provide you with fresh perspectives and strategies to add value to your practice.

How do I know its effective to use music to teach DBT skills?

We understand that using music to teach DBT skills may be a new concept for some clinicians. The DBT Skills Mastery through Music Resource Library has been developed by experienced music therapists and DBT clinicians who have seen firsthand the powerful impact of music on learning and skill development. Rest assured that the DBT Skills Mastery through Music Resource Library has been developed based on evidence-based practices and has been used successfully by clinicians. We are confident that the content will help you broaden your therapeutic approach, and deliver positive outcomes for your clients.

In a recent study completed at Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital, a music therapist and a psychologist compared traditional DBT skills groups with skills training that included music therapy.  The results on client outcomes were favorable for music therapy.  The results were released in the Journal of Music Therapy in June of 2022.