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
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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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