Wise Institute was established in 2001 to help people, just like you, through the most difficult times in their lives.

Our mission is to empower people to grow, and bring about meaningful change in their lives, leading to greater health and wellbeing of society as a whole. Because when one person makes 
a change for the better, everyone around them benefits too. 

What is DBT?


Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) teaches skills that reduce emotional suffering. Our programs cover DBT skills across three separate modules:

  • Emotion Regulation
  • Distress Tolerance
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness

Each module incorporates mindfulness practice and is available as a self-paced online course.

Interested in Group Workshops instead?

We will be running group workshops to cement your DBT learning onsite at our clinic in Crows Nest. These run on a weekday evening during the school terms and require commitment that you will attend in person every week for the duration of the course (9 weeks). 

Enrol in our available groups below or register your interest below and we will be in touch with more information when new groups are open for enrolments.

Create the life you want to be living

Think. Learn. Connect. Change.


Acknowledgement of Country

Wise Institute is located on the lands of the Cammeraygal people. We honour the traditional custodians of Australia, and Elders past, present, and emerging. We extend that respect to Indigenous people within the Wise Institute community and are committed to a positive future for all First Nations People.