CBT training for novice and experienced therapists
CBT training is offered by The International Institute for Cognitive Therapy from Certificate to Diploma levels. Our Certificate in cognitive behavioural therapy course has been ranked as "excellent" by nearly 200 students who completed the CBT course during the past three years. Now, you have the opportunity to study this successful CBT training programme and gain a qualification in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
The International Institute for Cognitive therapy is under the leadership of Sylvia Buet, MSc. She is an experienced Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist who has more than 15 years experience in the delivery of CBT training programmes in Europe and the USA.
You can study three different cognitive behavioural therapy training courses:
1. CERTIFICATE IN COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
This CBT training programme introduces students to the cognitive behavioural model of therapy, both in terms of theoretical underpinnings and foundation practise skills.
The CBT course consists of 10 days of training (70 hours), taught at weekends, starting in September 2009 in Belfast. The course is eminently practical, aimed at professionals working in a broad range of health and social care settings.
Students will learn through lectures, experiential exercises, small groups, video and audio demonstrations of real clients, role-play and skills practice exercises.
This CBT training programme has been designed to provide students with skills and competence in the principles of assessment and case formulation, as well as the appropriate use of Cognitive and Behavioural interventions.
This course will contribute towards meeting the minimum training requirements of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) for accreditation.
Entry Requirements
The course is designed for mental health professionals including psychologists, GPs, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, 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 none or a minimal amount of previous formal training in CBT.
Contents of the Certificate in CBT
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, Diagnosis and Case formulations:
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, Imaginal Exposure, assertiveness training, behavioural experiments, response prevention, behavioural activation, etc.
B. Cognitive Interventions: Identify and modify dysfunctional cognitions, Socratic questioning, downward-arrow technique, challenging core beliefs, thought records, cognitive distortions, problem solving strategies, cost-benefit analysis, imaginal techniques, etc.
6. The evidence base: Outcome and process research; research and recommendations in key practice domains e.g. depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, shame, etc.
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2. DIPLOMA IN COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
This a CBT 18-day training course (145 hours) aimed at those who have a good background in CBT or have completed the Certificate in CBT at the International Institute for Cognitive Therapy or hold equivalent qualification. The Diploma in CBT is starting in September 2009 and ending in May 2010 (9 weekends).
The Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural therapy is mainly concerned with common mental disorders in adulthood, particularly anxiety and mood disorders. However, other areas such as guilt, anger, jealousy, health anxiety, and personality disorders will also be covered as part of the course.
Participants in this CBT training programme can expect to build upon their current knowledge by increasing their competency in the following areas:
1- CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (2 days)
2- CBT for Depression (2 days)
3- CBT for Guilt, Anger, and Jealousy (2 days)
4- CBT for Social Anxiety (2 days)
5- CBT for Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia (2 days)
6 - CBT for Health Anxiety (1 day)
7 – CBT for Personality Disorders (1 day)
8- CBT for PTSD: A new Heuristic PTSD Assessment model to maximise Treatment Effectiveness (2 days)
9- CBT for Generalised Anxiety Disorder (2 days)
10 – Advanced CBT skills: Practical Weekend (2 days)
The Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy will be presented by Sylvia Buet, the Founder and Director of the International Institute for Cognitive Therapy, Paul Quinn and Marla Stromberg.
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3. WORKSHOPS IN COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
The International Institute for Cognitive Therapy is now offering a comprehensive training programme for those who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in CBT.
We have 9 great CBT workshops lined up and we are confident you will enjoy the experience while learning new CBT skills.
Each workshop is taught at weekends either on Saturday and/or Sunday, once a month from September 2009 until April 2010.
It is important for CBT therapists to receive training on a regular basis. Many professional bodies such as the BABCP, BACP and IACP require that practising members spend a minimum of 30 hours per year in CPD activities. These are the topics you can now study:
1- CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
2- CBT for Depression
3- CBT for Guilt, Anger, and Jealousy
4- CBT for Social Anxiety
5- CBT for Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
6- CBT for PTSD: A new Heuristic PTSD Assessment model to maximise treatment Effectiveness
7 - CBT for Health Anxiety
8 - CBT for Personality Disorders
9- CBT for Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Workshops are eminently practical, aimed at professionals working in a broad range of health and social care settings. Participants will learn through lectures, experiential exercises, small groups, video and audio demonstrations of real clients, role-play, and skills practice exercises.
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