Integrating DBT & ACT Skills Through Art Therapy

With Jessie Leete, LCAT, ATR-BC

This 2-hour art therapy workshop integrates DBT and ACT principles through experiential learning. Clinicians will explore creative directives that illustrate specific mindfulness, emotion regulation, and acceptance-based skills. Participants will engage in art-making demonstrations and leave with a practical inventory of adaptable interventions to incorporate into diverse clinical settings.

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

• For students, use code STUDENT25 at checkout for 25% off your order.

Available Dates:

• Sunday, February 22, 2026 (6:30-8:30PM)