CBT training

Cognitive Behavioural therapy training programmes (CBT) are now offered by the International Institute for Cognitive Therapy. The new CBT course will commence on 6th September 2008.

Course Format of the CBT courses

The Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) consists of 10 days of training (70 hours). This course is taught on one weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday), from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm.

Entry Requirements

The course is designed for mental health professionals including psychologists, GPs, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, counselling and psychology students, or any other person with relevant experience in dealing with mental health issues even if they don't have formal qualifications.

The course is for those who have no or hardly previous formal training in CBT.

Location: The course will be held in Belfast.

Venue: Lansdowne Hotel. 657 Antrim Road, Belfast

For directions please visit www.welcome-group.co.uk

Dates: 6/7 September 2008 (Sat/Sun)

27/28 September 2008 (Sat/Sun)

18/19 October 2008 (Sat/Sun)

15/16 November 2008 (Sat/Sun)

6/7 December 2008 (Sat/Sun)

Structure of the course

Each class comprises of two parts. The first part will cover the theoretical material (from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm). The second one involves case presentations, where clinical material is presented to and discussed in small groups, experiential learning, seminars, where trainees role-play designated therapeutic encounters to develop core practice skills and awareness of associated theory.

Videos and audio material will also be used. Students will be directed to read current literature and to access relevant learning resources.

Content of the course

The course will cover the following topics:

1. Historical background and development of CBT: Overview of contextual development of cognitive-behavioural approaches; evaluative research and current status; contemporary issues and developments.

2. Learning theory and research: Classical and Operant conditioning; social modelling; the application of behavioural principles to therapeutic practice; behavioural techniques and methods; impact of cognitions and emotions on personal experience; cognitive methods and techniques.

3. Assessment and Diagnosis: Case formulations, Assessments, DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for a range of problems; validity and reliability of relevant psychometric tools to use in assessment and structured interviews.

4. The goals and experience of therapy: Goals of cognitive behavioural therapies; relationship between therapist and client; the client's experience in cognitive behavioural counselling

5. Levels of interventions: Theory and practice of the following interventions:

A. Behavioural Interventions: Relaxation methods (Progressive Relaxation training, applied relaxation); Systematic Desensitization, Exposure therapy, assertiveness training, behavioural experiments, etc

B. Cognitive Interventions: Identify and modify dysfunctional cognitions, Socratic questioning, downward-arrow technique, challenging core beliefs, diary monitory, thought records, cognitive distortions, problem solving strategies, cost-benefit analysis, imaginal techniques, etc

6. The evidence base: Outcome and process research; NICE clinical guidelines; research and recommendations in key practice domains e.g. depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, shame, etc.

Learning Outcomes

Day 1: Behavioural Therapy and Social learning theories

Describe the basic features of classical and operant conditioning and their application in clinical problems.
Gain an understanding of social learning theories
Connect concepts and theories to real world issues and events through:

a. Applying reading material to discussion exercises and personal experience.

b. Designing one behaviour change programme

Day 2: Beck’s Cognitive Therapy

To gain an understanding of the basic philosophy and fundamental principles of cognitive-behavioural therapy: Therapeutic goals, effectiveness, therapeutic relationship, applications, suitability, and research outcomes.
Become familiar with Beck’s model of Cognitive Therapy
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the ethical and legal aspects of using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Identify, evaluate and respond to automatic thoughts, cognitive distortions, and intermediate and core beliefs

Day 3: Ellis’ Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy

Gain an understanding of the basic philosophy and fundamental principles of Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy: goals, applications, therapeutic style, types of beliefs, process of therapy
Be able to explain to clients the link between moods and thoughts
Identify personal irrational beliefs
To comprehend the commonality and differences in Beck’s and Ellis’ models

Day 4: Assessment and Case Formulations

Be aware of a range of psychometric tools and structured interviews that can be used to assess a range of disorders.
Develop case formulations for “simple” psychological problems
Identify main elements of a video-recorded tape of a session illustrating collaborative case formulation

Day 5: Psychopathology and Diagnosis

Recognise key features from a range of anxiety and mood disorders such as Post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, etc
To demonstrate competence in producing case formulation for more complex psychological disorders

Day 6: Behavioural Interventions

Acquire basic theoretical knowledge regarding cognitive and behavioural interventions for a wide range of problems based on Randomised Control Trials
Apply basic behavioural techniques to specific client populations and will demonstrate this skill in an applied setting
Demonstrate an understanding of how to apply these skills to themselves.
Overcome common roadblocks in using some Behavioural interventions
Be able to make decisions about what cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions may be more appropriate for a range of psychological disorders

Day 7: Assertiveness Training and Problem Solving Therapy

Explain interpersonal rights to clients
Identify cognitions that may block assertive behaviour.
Become more aware of your own submissive/assertive/aggressive behaviours.
Show clients how to enhance strategies to be able to say “no” without feeling guilty or selfish, make and reject requests, make and accept personal criticism, make and accept compliments, initiate and maintain conversations, express and receive positive affection, defend their human rights when someone is not being respectful
Learn when and how to use Problem-Solving Therapy

Day 8: Cognitive Interventions

You will acquire basic theoretical knowledge about the correct use of Socratic Questioning for effective cognitive restructuring
You will learn to apply basic cognitive techniques that can be used for wide range of psychological problems
Identifying and working with core beliefs
Dispute maladaptive beliefs using Socratic Questioning
You will also demonstrate an understanding of how to apply these skills in a role-play using a personal situation

Day 9 and 10: Skills practice weekend: Case formulations and Advanced Socratic Questioning

Fees

£995 is the total cost of the Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Please send the total amount by cheque before 1 August 2008. You will find the address of the Institute in the application form. Alternatively, you can pay with Debit or Credit card using the Google Checkout button below.

Secure Payment of £995 by Debit or Credit Card. There is a surcharge of 1.5% (£15) for online transactions. Cheques are free of surcharge.

Coffee breaks are included in the fee (but not lunch or accommodation). Duke's hotel is offering a special price for accommodation at £50 per night (assuming we have 5 or more participants who may want to stay during the whole duration of the course at the hotel). If you require accommodation at Duke's Hotel please say so in the application form.

In order to provide the maximum amount of handouts and supportive materials, participants will be required to print copies of their handouts, which will be made available from our website before each class.

It is required that you read about our cancellation policy before signing your application form.

About the Presenter

The Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is presented by Sylvia Buet, the founder and director of the International Institute for Cognitive Therapy in conjunction with Anapsys Counselling Services.

Sylvia Buet is a Psychologist accredited as Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). She has dedicated many years of her professional life to organising and delivering Cognitive Behavioural training all over the world. She is a regular presenter at international conferences and works as a lecturer at University of Ulster. She also works in private practice. You can read more about Sylvia Buet at www.cbtonline.biz/presenter.htm

Accreditation

On completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) issued by the International Institute for Cognitive Therapy if you attended at least 80% of the course.

This 70-hour cognitive behavioural introductory course will contribute towards meeting the minimum training requirements of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) for accreditation as well as those for relevant professional bodies where these recognise, or are planning to recognise, specific Cognitive behavioural therapy qualifications within their structures.

For more information about accreditation within the BABCP please visit http://www.babcp.com or click here

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