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DBT Intensive Training Retreat
Our next RO-DBT Graduate Retreat Program runs from 9-15 July 2026 at Patong Rai Rom Yen Resort in Phuket, Thailand! The DBT Intensive Training Retreat is an immersive, practice-focused professional development experience designed for mental health clinicians seeking to deepen their competence and confidence in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
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Format
Retreat Learning Approach at Patong Rai Rom Yen Resort. -
Retreat Dates
Tuesday 7th July 2026 until Friday 17th July 2026 -
Location
Patong Rai Rom Yen Resort in Phuket, Thailand! -
Evidence Based Approach
Experiential learning, skills application, and consultation-team processes.
Who is this retreat for?
For mental health professionals who seek to:
- Deepen your skills!
- Strengthen adherence!
- Transform clinical confidence!
The DBT Intensive Training Retreat is designed for mental health professionals who have completed foundational DBT training and are seeking to consolidate and advance their clinical practice. It is particularly suited to clinicians who want to move beyond theory and strengthen their confidence in delivering DBT with fidelity in real-world settings.
This retreat is appropriate for:
- Psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, mental health nurses, counsellors, and allied health professionals
- Clinicians who have completed DBT Essentials or equivalent introductory DBT training
- Practitioners currently delivering, or preparing to deliver, individual DBT therapy, DBT skills groups, or comprehensive DBT programs
- Clinicians seeking structured practice, feedback, and consultation to improve adherence to the DBT model
- Teams or individuals looking to strengthen skills in behavioural chain analysis, skills coaching, validation, and dialectical strategies
- Practitioners working with high-risk, emotionally dysregulated, or complex presentations (e.g. suicidality, self-harm, personality disorders, complex trauma)
The retreat is not an introductory DBT course. It is intended for clinicians who already have a working knowledge of DBT and are ready to engage in intensive experiential learning, supervised practice, and consultation-team processes delivered by Dr. Peter King from the Asia Pacific DBT Institute.
“This retreat supports clinicians move beyond knowing DBT to truly living it in their clinical work—grounded, skilled, and confident in moments that matter most.”
“Since 2010 I have learnt that when clinicians slow down, practise together, and reconnect with the foundations of DBT, the work becomes more effective—for clients and for therapists.”
Dr. Peter King, Retreat Lead
What's included?
Intensive Training in DBT
Participants engage in extended, practice-based sessions focused on behavioural chain analysis, skills coaching, validation, dialectical strategies, and consultation-team processes. Learning is highly experiential, with clinicians actively participating in roleplays, live demonstrations, micro-teaching of DBT skills, and structured peer feedback using DBT adherence frameworks. Emphasis is placed on translating DBT theory into moment-to-moment clinical decision-making, particularly when working with high-risk, emotionally dysregulated, or complex presentations.
Activities
In addition to structured therapeutic sessions, participants can enjoy a range of relaxing and enriching activities designed to support balance, enjoyment, and connection.
Optional activities may include:
- Island visits and coastal excursions
- Ethical elephant sanctuary experiences
- Opportunities for rest, exploration, and cultural engagement
These activities provide space for enjoyment and integration, supporting wellbeing while complementing the therapeutic focus of the retreat.
Credentialiong in DBT
The DBT Intensive Training Retreat also provides participating clinicians with structured training hours that contribute toward credentialing in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Delivered by senior trainers from the Asia Pacific DBT Institute and led by Dr. Peter King, the retreat includes documented didactic instruction, supervised skills practice, and adherence-focused feedback aligned with recognised DBT training pathways. Participants receive formal certification of completion, supporting ongoing professional development, CPD requirements, and progression toward advanced DBT practitioner credentialing.
Airport Transfers
For your convenience, complimentary airport transfers are included as part of the retreat.
All participants are collected from Phuket International Airport at the start of the retreat and transported back to the airport at the conclusion of the program, ensuring a smooth and stress-free arrival and departure.
Accommodation
Guests will stay at Patong Rai Rom Yen Retreat in a private Studio Room with mountain views and access to a sauna.
Each air-conditioned studio is thoughtfully appointed for comfort and convenience, featuring:
The accommodation offers a peaceful, self-contained retreat space—ideal for rest, reflection, and rejuvenation during your stay.
Each air-conditioned studio is thoughtfully appointed for comfort and convenience, featuring:
- A fully equipped kitchen with stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, and kitchenware
- A private bathroom
- A flat-screen TV with cable channels
- A private terrace overlooking the surrounding mountains
The accommodation offers a peaceful, self-contained retreat space—ideal for rest, reflection, and rejuvenation during your stay.
Healthy Thai Meals
A nourishing range of meals is provided daily, with three meals per day included in your retreat stay.
Our menu features fresh, healthy Thai cuisine, seasonal fruit, and the occasional Western-style meal. The standard retreat package includes vegetarian options at every meal.
If you have specific dietary requirements or allergies, please contact our retreat coordinator prior to booking so we can discuss availability and make appropriate arrangements.
Our menu features fresh, healthy Thai cuisine, seasonal fruit, and the occasional Western-style meal. The standard retreat package includes vegetarian options at every meal.
If you have specific dietary requirements or allergies, please contact our retreat coordinator prior to booking so we can discuss availability and make appropriate arrangements.
Meet our Retreat Leader
Dr. Peter King Ph.D.
Dr. King is an experienced educator and clinician with over 30 years of experience in various public, community, and private health settings. Since 1993, Dr. King has worked in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, DBT Programs, Psychotherapy, Retreat Settings, and as a Senior Executive in the healthcare and not-for-profit sectors. He founded Wise Mind Retreats in 2010 and has led the move to Thailand, where Wise Mind Retreats are now delivered from the Patong Rai Rom Yen Resort in Phuket.
Peter has consolidated this experience both in Australia and the USA through mentoring & intensive training with Professor Marsha Linehan’s company Behavioral Tech LLC. Mentoring with Babette Rothschild, the creator of Somatic Trauma Therapy. Mentoring & intensive training with Professor Thomas Lynch company Radically Open Ltd. He has attended retreats with Thich Nhat Hanh nd other retreats adopting a mindful based approach. Dr. King has also led clinical research and completed his Ph.D. in the School of Social Work at RMIT University.
Peter has consolidated this experience both in Australia and the USA through mentoring & intensive training with Professor Marsha Linehan’s company Behavioral Tech LLC. Mentoring with Babette Rothschild, the creator of Somatic Trauma Therapy. Mentoring & intensive training with Professor Thomas Lynch company Radically Open Ltd. He has attended retreats with Thich Nhat Hanh nd other retreats adopting a mindful based approach. Dr. King has also led clinical research and completed his Ph.D. in the School of Social Work at RMIT University.
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