The Original Online DBT Skills Course

Build practical skills for a steadier life.

Live classes since 2013. A structured 9-month course in four core skill sets, taught live every Monday by experienced instructors. Camera optional. Recordings available for when you can't attend live. Weekly personalized feedback on every assignment.

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Path leading toward a lighthouse, representing the skills class

What You Will Learn

The course teaches the four core skill sets in a structured curriculum, with weekly live instruction and personalized feedback.

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Mindfulness

Build the foundation skill that all the others build on. Learn to notice what is happening in your mind and body without reacting automatically.

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Emotion Regulation

Develop a daily practice for working with strong emotions. Tools for sadness, anger, joy, and everything in between.

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Distress Tolerance

Learn what to do in moments when you cannot change what is happening. Practical skills for getting through stressful situations without making them worse.

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Interpersonal Effectiveness

Communicate what you need, set boundaries, and navigate difficult conversations with steadiness. Tools for the relationships that matter most.

How the Class Works

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The Live Class

Every Monday at 4:00 PM Pacific. 60 minutes. Lecture-style. Your camera stays off, your voice stays off, and you take notes the way you would in a graduate seminar.

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Between Classes

Supplemental videos, articles, and worksheets to deepen each week's lesson. Submit a brief homework reflection. A team member sends you personal feedback.

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Your Path

The full course runs nine months. Many students take the full path. Others enroll for a single quarter to build a foundation in one or two skill sets.

Dr. Kathryn C. Holt and Debbie DeMarco Bennett, instructors of the online skills class

Dr. Kathryn C. Holt, PhD, LCSW (left)
Debbie DeMarco Bennett, MA (right)

Who Teaches the Class

Every class at DBT Path is taught by founder Debbie and Dr. Kathryn Holt, PhD, LCSW. You see the same two instructors week after week. No rotating coaches, no different teachers each quarter.

13+ years of Debbie teaching
every cohort, every week

Debbie has personally taught every cohort since 2013. That is more than 13 years of teaching this course continuously, refining the lessons each year based on what students tell her actually helps in real life.

She founded DBT Path after years of personal practice with these skills and a deep belief that this curriculum belongs in the hands of anyone who wants it. Dr. Holt brings two decades of clinical training and a calm, deeply human teaching style to every lesson.

What Students Say

I finally feel peace in my life because of the new skills I've learned. And you're never too old to learn.

Past student

I was initially overwhelmed by the idea of these skills, but this class made it all make sense. It is much more approachable now.

Past student

The group format was surprisingly helpful. It is a supportive community that kept me motivated and made real progress possible.

Past student

The skill I use most is pausing before reacting. That single tool has changed how I show up in my relationships.

Past student

Three Ways to Join

All plans include full access to live classes, recordings, personalized homework feedback, and a certificate upon graduation.

Monthly Access

Flexible Financing

$222

per month

Lowest upfront cost

Pay month to month

Live class & replays

Personalized feedback

Certificate of completion

9-Month Program

Full Path

$1,498

one-time payment

Best Overall Value
Save $500 vs. Monthly

One payment, no ongoing decisions

Live class & replays

Personalized feedback

Certificate of completion

3-Month Enrollment

Common Questions

Do I have to be on camera?

No, never. The class is lecture-style. Your camera stays off and your voice stays off the entire time. You take notes in private.

What if I miss a class?

Every class is recorded and available the same day. You can watch on your own schedule and submit your weekly reflection whenever you have time.

How long is the full course?

Nine months. You can also enroll for a single 3-month module if you want to start smaller and decide later about continuing.

Is this therapy?

No. DBT Path is an education program that teaches skills as a structured curriculum. Many students take the course alongside their own work with a therapist or counselor.

What is included in tuition?

Weekly live class, recordings, weekly homework feedback from our team, supplemental materials between classes, optional bonus workshops, a private study hall community, and a certificate of completion.

Can I get a scholarship?

Yes. Reduced tuition is available for students who qualify. There is a link on the enrollment page to apply.

Ready to Start?

Enrollment is open for a very limited time. The next class begins June 8. Spots fill before the start date.

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