About CBT training
Become a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
(CBT) TRAINING
CERTIFICATE IN
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT)
Become a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist by training in CBT
Course Format
The Certificate in
Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy (CBT) consists of 10
days of training (70 hours). This course is taught at
weekends (Saturday and Sunday), from 10 am to
5 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:
Belfast International Youth Hostel
22-32 Donegall Road, Belfast, BT12 5JN
T: +44 (0) 28 9031 5435
Email: info@hini.org.uk
http://www.hini.org.uk/hostels/belfast.cfm
(To see directions/more information about the venue)
Dates:
5/6 September 2009 (Saturday/ Sunday)
26/27 September 2009 (Saturday/ Sunday)
17/ 18 October 2009 (Saturday/ Sunday)
14/ 15 November 2009 (Saturday/ Sunday)
12/ 13 December 2009 (Saturday/ Sunday)
Structure of the course
Each class comprises of two parts. The first part will
cover the theoretical material (from 10 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
1. Describe the basic features of classical and operant conditioning and their application in clinical problems.
2. Conduct a Functional Analysis of a problem behaviour
3. Apply behavioural concepts and theories to real world situations
Day 2: Beck's Cognitive Therapy
1. 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.
2. Become familiar with Beck's model of Cognitive Therapy
3.
Identify,
evaluate and respond to automatic thoughts, cognitive
distortions, and intermediate and core beliefs
Day 3: Assessment and Case Formulations
1. Be aware of a range of psychometric tools and structured interviews that can be used to assess a range of disorders.
2. Develop case formulations for simple psychological problems
3.
Identify main elements of
a recorded session, illustrating collaborative case
formulation
Day 4: Ellis' Rational Emotive Behavioural
Therapy
1. 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
2. Be able to explain to clients the link between moods and thoughts
3.
Identify personal irrational
beliefs
Day 5 and 6: Psychopathology and CBT treatments for
Anxiety and Mood Disorders
1. 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, etc
2. Acquire basic theoretical knowledge regarding cognitive and behavioural interventions for a wide range of problems based on Randomised Control Trials
3. Apply basic behavioural techniques to specific client populations and will demonstrate this skill in an applied setting
4. Overcome common roadblocks in using some Behavioural interventions
5. 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
1. Explain interpersonal rights to clients
2. Identify cognitions that may block assertive behaviour.
3. Become more aware of your own submissive/assertive/aggressive behaviours.
4. 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, defend human rights, etc.
5.
Learn when and how to use
Problem-Solving Therapy
Day 8: Cognitive Interventions
1. You will acquire basic theoretical knowledge about the correct use of Socratic Questioning
2. You will learn to apply basic cognitive techniques that can be used for wide range of psychological problems
3. Identifying and working with core beliefs (e.g. Downward Arrow Technique, disputation ...)
4. Challenging maladaptive beliefs using Socratic Questioning
5. Apply cognitive skills and cognitive interventions
Day 9 and 10: CBT Practical Weekend
Fees
£995 is the total cost of the Certificate in Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy. This is a very popular course and it is advisable that you enrol as soon as possible.
There is a non-refundable fee of £200, which has to be paid at the time of registration. If you pay with a debit or credit card online, there is a surcharge of £8. You do not need to complete the application form if you pay online. If you going to pay the application fee by post, you need to complete this application and send it with a cheque of £200.
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Application fee of £200 to enrol Certificate in CBT |
Coffee breaks and course materials are included in the training fee (but not lunch or accommodation).
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.
Application Forms
Applica Form
To download an application form please click here.
Download informative brochure about the CBT training
Brochure of the Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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 and Trainer in CBT 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 when she is not involved in training activities. You can read more about Sylvia Buet by clicking here.
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.
Is accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist compulsory?
Accreditation is optional and not absolutely essential to become a competent cognitive behavioural psychotherapist. However, it is recommended.
Is this Certificate in CBT accredited by the BABCP?
Courses offering complete accreditation within CBT are the exception rather than the rule. It is common for prospective students to enquire whether or not this Certificate in CBT is accredited. At present, there are only 3 training courses accredited by the BABCP as meeting all the criteria for accreditation after completion of the course in the whole of UK. Therefore, the answer is NO. This course is not a fully accredited course but this Certificate in CBT will count towards your personal accreditation within the BABCP if you wanted to pursue that avenue.
What does it mean that the course can contribute towards accreditation?
Among others, BABCP requires that criteria for the following components are met:
1. Training (min. 200 hours of CBT training with a recognised CBT trainer) and 250 hours of CBT training from workshops, conferences, reading, peer meetings, etc...
2. Supervision
3. Client workload (200 hours min.)
4. Completion of 4 case studies
5. Attendance to Continued Professional Development (CPD) training activities
The International Institute for Cognitive Therapy will provide you with 70 hours that will count towards the minimum 200 hours of CBT training that you will need to complete. You also need to meet the other criteria established by the BABCP if you wanted to become an accredited Cognitive Behavioural therapist.
Training organisations are more likely to offer you
quality training in CBT and leave up to the individual
to complete some components of the accreditation process
such as finding a placement, obtaining supervision,
writing the essays as part of the course, etc rather
than providing the whole package. Therefore, it would
not be realistic, at this stage, expecting many CBT
courses to provide you with all the components
established by the BABCP for accreditation. The
individual is responsible to gather a portfolio to prove
how the criteria are met.
To read more about the BABCP criteria for accreditation please visit the BABCP website at:
http://www.babcp.com/about-babcp/accreditation/
Can I practise as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist when I complete the Certificate in CBT?
Whether or not you can practise after you have completed your CBT Certificate will depend on your professional background. If you have a core profession such as Psychology, Psychiatry, Mental health nursing, Social work, medicine, occupational therapy, or a minimum qualification of a Diploma in Counselling, you can practice CBT under supervision. This will not make you a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist but rather a Psychologist, mental health nurse, etc who uses CBT. Further training and experience are necessary to become a competent Cognitive Behavioural therapist.
However, if you do not have a core profession, you also need to study a Diploma in Counselling (minimum) in order to practise. The BABCP offers a route to obtain accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist even if you don't have a core profession. Please visit the the BABCP website (www.babcp.com) to read more about this route (KSA), if this is your case.
To know more about the above-mentioned training activities and services please, contact Silvia Buet by e-mail or phone 028 90586361 in Belfast.
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