Integrating DBT & ACT Skills Through Art Therapy

With Jessie Leete, LCAT, ATR-BC

Hands-on exploration of creative directives illustrating mindfulness, emotion regulation, and acceptance-based skills. Walk away with 6+ adaptable interventions covering radical acceptance, opposite action, DEARMAN/GIVE, cognitive defusion, self-as-context, and values work.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify at least 3 core DBT and ACT concepts that can be effectively integrated into art therapy practice

2. List a minimum of 6 art therapy directives that support teaching DBT or ACT skills to clients

3. Describe how art-making can illustrate or reinforce mindfulness, emotion regulation, and acceptance-based interventions

4. Compare and contrast how DBT and ACT principles align with art therapy's creative and process-oriented framework

Workshop Details:

• Duration: 2 hours

• Group Size: 5-20 participants

• Materials: All art materials provided

• Who It's For: Clinicians, students, LCATs, mental health counselors, social workers interested in incorporating DBT/ACT skills

Available Date:

• Sunday, May 31, 2026 (4-6 PM)