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 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:
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'
model
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 GoogleCheckout 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). Lansdowne Hotel is offering a special
price for accommodation at
£60 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 the Lansdowne 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
trainingall 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 atwww.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.comor
click here
Download application form
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