I am honoured to invite you to attend our Certificate in
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This course has consistently
been ranked as “excellent” by nearly two hundred students
who completed the course during the past three years.
Now, you have the opportunity to study this successful training
programme and gain a qualification in Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy (CBT).
This programme introduces students to the cognitive behavioural
model of therapy, both in terms of theoretical underpinnings and
foundation practise skills.
The course consists of 10 days of
training, 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.
The training programme has been designed to provide students
with CBT skills and competence in the principles of assessment and
case formulation, as well as the appropriate use of Cognitive and
Behavioural interventions.
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, 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.
Location: The course will be held in Belfast.
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)
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Structure of the course
Each class is structured in a way that lectures and practical exercises are interwoven. Participants will practise their new skills through experiential learning and clinical case presentations. There will also be seminars, where trainees role-play designated therapeutic encounters to develop core practise skills and awareness of associated theory. Participants will be able to watch and listen to many videos and audio recordings of real clients. 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
Describe the basic features of classical and operant conditioning and their application in clinical problems.
Conduct a Functional Analysis of a problem behaviour
Apply behavioural concepts and theories to real world situations
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
Identify, evaluate and respond to automatic thoughts, cognitive distortions, intermediate and core beliefs
Day 3: 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 recorded session, illustrating collaborative case formulation
Day 4: 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
Day 5 and 6: Psychodiagnosis and Treatment for Anxiety and Mood Disorders
Recognise key features from a range of anxiety and mood disorders such as PTSD, OCD, GAD, Panic Disorder, depression, etc
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
Overcome common roadblocks in using some Behavioural interventions
Be able to make decisions about what 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”, make and reject requests, make and accept personal criticism, make and accept compliments, etc.
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
You will learn to apply basic cognitive techniques that can be used for wide range of psychological problems
identifying and working with core beliefs (e.g. Downward Arrow technique, disputation...)
Challenging maladaptive beliefs using Socratic Questioning
Apply cognitive skills using personal situations
Day 9 and 10: CBT Skills Training Weekend
Practice Assessments, Diagnosis and Case Formulations for a range of problems
Practice Behavioural and Cognitive Interventions
Fees
£995 is the total cost of the Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
There is a £200 non-refundable fee which needs to be paid at the time of the enrolment.
Please send the application form filled in together with the application of £200 to the International Institute for Cognitive Therapy by post if you are paying by cheque.
You can also pay online with a debit or credit card. However, there is a surcharge of £8 for using this payment methods. Paying by cheque will not incur in any extra cost. There is no application form to complete if you choose this payment method. Please click below to pay the non-refundable fee online and enrol the Certificate in CBT automatically.
This is a very popular course. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Coffee breaks and course materials are included in the 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.
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 CBT training courses all over the world. She is a regular presenter at international conferences and worked as a lecturer at University of Ulster for several years. She also works in private practice when she is not involved in training activities. You can read more about Sylvia Buet at www.learncognitivetherapy.com/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.
QUESTIONS THAT APPLICANTS NORMALLY ASK ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE IN COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
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.
What does it mean that the course can contribute towards accreditation?
Among others, BABCP requires that the following criteria are met in order to become an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist:
1. Training (min. 200 hours of CBT with a recognised CBT trainer) and 250 of CBT training hours from workshops, conferences, reading, peer meetings, etc... These 250 hours of CBT training can be taught by recognised and non-recognised CBT trainers.
2. Supervision (ongoing minimum 1 hour/month)
3. Client workload (+200 hours of supervised practice)
4. Completion of 4 written case studies (3000 words each)
5. Attendance to Continued Professional Development (CPD) training activities (30 hours/year)
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.
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.
If I study CBT elsewhere - not within the International Institute for Cognitive Therapy- will that training count towards the BABCP accreditation?
If you want to become accredited as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapists within the BABCP, this professional body will require that you have received a minimum of 200 hours of CBT by a recognised CBT trainer. If your lecturer is not a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist or BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Trainer in CBT, your CBT training hours will not be counting your minimum training for accreditation. However, you will be able to use other CBT hours from NON recognised providers for the other 250 hours which you also need to meet the training criteria (total 450 hours: 200 hours by a recognised BABCP trainer and 250 of CBT by recognised or non-recognised trainers)
It is really important to choose a course provider whose trainer is an accredited BABCP Cognitive Behavioural or Trainer in CBT if you are initiating your studies in CBT. Any other programme taught by non-accredited CBT trainers will not count towards the minimum 200 hours of CBT training established by the BABCP. Sylvia Buet is both a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and a BABCP accredited Trainer in CBT. Any training offered by the International Institute for Cognitive Therapy will only be delivered by recognised BABCP trainers. Paul Quinn and Marla Stromberg are both BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists.
To read more about the BABCP criteria for accreditation please visit the BABCP website at:
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.
If you have a specific question that hasn't been answered within this website please feel free to contact Sylvia by email or call 02890586361 for further information.
