
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Course Outline
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a well evidenced psychological therapy for the treatment of common mental health problems. Delegates attending this training course will be provided with a full background and understanding of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Key points of the workshop include;
– NICE recommendations & the evidence base for CBT
– Key principles of CBT
– Levels of CBT intervention
– Specific principles of CBT in practice – relating to client group
– Skills practice applied to current setting/client group
– Assessment using a CBT model
– Problem areas in current client group & goal setting
– Change – pros & cons
– Depression & anxiety – key features and symptoms
– Behavioural techniques & methods
– Cognitive techniques & methods
– Skills practice applied to current setting
– Problem solving what might sabotage achieving goals
– What can we all learn from CBT
Who is the course aimed at?
Health/social care professionals who have no/little prior knowledge of CBT
How long is the course?
2 days
What will you learn?
– Have an understanding of the core concept of CBT
– Know how CBT has developed in the field of psychological therapies
– Know when CBT may be used & its evidence base of effectiveness
– Understand the impact of depression &/or anxiety symptoms on their client group’s presentation
– Learnt some basic behavioural & cognitive interventions
– Feel confident in appropriately incorporating some core aspects of CBT into current practice
Testimonials
“Very enjoyable, informative day; excellent trainer”