DBT Skills in Schools,
with Renée Valentino
This interactive and experiential workshop moves beyond theory, with a strong focus on practical application. Across the two days, participants will:
Understand core DBT principles and how they apply to student emotional dysregulation
Develop confidence teaching DBT skills through experiential learning activities
Practise applying DBT skills in both individual counselling and group settings
Reflect on personal use of DBT skills to strengthen authenticity in clinical work
To maximise the practical learning time, pre-workshop materials will be provided ahead of the workshop. All participants will also receive a comprehensive resource pack, allowing the strategies and materials from the workshop to be immediately implemented in practice.
Event details:
Dates: Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th May 2026
Time: 8:30am – 4:15pm
Venue: New Town Bay Rowing Centre, 5 Marine Esplanade, New Town TAS
✅ Free parking onsite
✅ Delicious catering included on both days by the team from Billie & Brie (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea)
✅ Comprehensive resource pack included in ticket price
Meet Renée:
Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th May 2026, 8:30am - 4:15pm
New Town Bay Rowing Centre | 5 Marine Esplanade, New Town TAS 7008
Investment: $600 (discounts available for APACS Affiliates, see below)
The Tasmanian School Psychology Association (TSPA) is delighted to invite you to an exclusive professional learning opportunity in May 2026: DBT Skills in Schools, with Renée Valentino.
This two-day workshop will be facilitated by psychologist Renée Valentino, a respected clinician working across schools and private practice with over 15 years’ experience in community mental health, education settings, and complex youth presentations. Designed specifically for school psychologists and counsellors (but applicable to all clinicians working with school-aged young people), the workshop focuses on building confidence in the practical use of DBT skills with children and adolescents.
What to expect:
Registration Costs
Workshop Only: $600
Workshop + Consult Group: $850
Ticket prices include full access to the 2 day workshop, pre-workshop materials, a comprehensive resource pack, and catering (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea).
Discounts available for APACS Affiliates - contact us for the access code.
⭐️ Tickets are LIMITED! grab yours now before they’re gone. ⭐️
Optional Add-On: Consult Group
Participants may also choose to join a five-session consult group, designed to support ongoing implementation of DBT skills in practice. These virtual sessions will run fortnightly throughout Term 3 and provide an opportunity to discuss cases, problem-solve challenges, and deepen your application of DBT strategies.
Consult Group Dates: 5 Aug | 19 Aug | 2 Sep | 16 Sep | 30 Sep
4:00pm – 5:00pm (online)
