CBT TRAINING

DIPLOMA IN
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR COGNITIVE THERAPY

NEXT DIPLOMA IN CBT: SEPTEMBER 2010

The Aim of the Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

To teach students to achieve the level of knowledge and clinical skills to operate effectively as psychological therapists, using evidence based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy methods routinely in their work. The Diploma will provide a significant component of the current requirements for accreditation as a CB Therapist by the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies (BABCP) – but those applicants who may eventually wish to take this path should note that a substantial amount of additional supervised clinical CBT experience in particular will be required to fulfil BABCP accreditation criteria.

On completion of this Diploma, assuming you completed the Certificate in CBT organised by the Institute, you will have the minimum 200 hours of training required by the BABCP for accreditation taught by recognised BABCP trainer. However, you still need to meet other criteria if you want to apply for accreditation within the BABCP such as writing 4 essays, receiving supervision from a CBT therapist, 30 hours of CPD a year, attend conferences/ workshops etc until you have accumulated another 250 hours of CBT training (on top of the 200 hours of minimum CBT training by a recognised trainer), etc.

All prospective students are strongly advised to look at the BABCP website (www.babcp.com) PRIOR to applying to ensure that they understand the Minimum Training Standards for the Practice of CBT [NB: this advice applies whether a potential applicant intends to apply eventually for BABCP accreditation or not, as the BABCP Training Standards information provides a good overview of CBT related skills and competences in general – which is relevant to ALL those even considering applying for a Diploma in CBT].

It is not absolutely essential to become an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to be a good CBT therapist. Accreditation is not compulsory although it is preferable.

Course Format 

The Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy consists of 18 days of training (126 hours). This course is taught on one weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday), from 10 am to 5 pm (and 5 pm to 6 pm group supervision). The course will commence in September 2010 and will end in May 2011.

Entry Requirements

ESSENTIAL ENTRY REQUIREMENT

The applicant must have studied the Institute Certificate in CBT prior to applying to the Diploma in CBT.

If you received your CBT training elsewhere than at the IICT, you are required to attach the handbook of your training with your application form (tutor led hours, syllabus, objectives, course contents ...). In order to be eligible to study the Diploma in CBT, your previous training should be equivalent to the level obtained by the Certificate in CBT organised by the IICT. 

AND ONE of the following:

A) Typical health, social care or other relevant professional qualification with any of the following core professions: Psychology (Clinical psychology, Counselling psychology, Educational psychology, Forensic psychology, Health psychology, Occupational Psychology Sport & Exercise Psychology), Nursing (Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, General Nursing), Medicine (Psychiatric Medicine, General Practice), Others (Occupational Therapy, Counselling [e.g. BACP, COSCA], Social Work, Probation Service, Teaching, Clergy)

OR:

B] An Honours degree in a relevant subject as above will be considered, if they have experience working in mental health or social care services e.g. Psychology (without specialisation)

OR: Have a minimum qualification of a Diploma in Counselling.

Students will be required to work with at least 3 clients on a weekly basis from assessment to completion or termination of therapy over the duration of the programme. As part of the Diploma in CBT. Participants will be offered group supervision (2 hours each weekend, from 5 pm to 6 pm). However, applicants will also have to arrange one-to-one supervision with a CBT therapist for the duration of the course.

Potential applicants who are unsure of their suitability for the Diploma in CBT should contact the Institute.

Location: The course will be held in Belfast at the Belfast International Youth Hostel (see details below)

Dates for 2009: 12/13 September 2009, 10/11 October 2009, 7/8 November 2009, 5/6 December 2009, 9/10 January 2010, 6/7 February 2010, 6/7 March 2010, 17/18 April 2010, 15/16 May 2010.

Dates for 2010: From September 2010

11/12 September 2010 (Weekend 1) (Saturday/Sunday)
9/10 October 2010 (Weekend 2) (Saturday/ Sunday)
6/7 November 2010 (Weekend 3) (Saturday/ Sunday)
4/5 December 2010 (Weekend 4) (Saturday/ Sunday)
15/16 January 2011 (Weekend 5) (Saturday/ Sunday)
12/13 February 2011 (Weekend 6) (Saturday/Sunday)
5/6 March 2011 (Weekend 7) (Saturday/Sunday)
2/3 April 2011 (Weekend 8) (Saturday/Sunday)
7/8 May 2011 (Weekend 9) (Satuday/Sunday)

Times of the Classes: 10 am to 6 pm

Venue: Belfast International Youth Hostel
22-32 Donegall Road, Belfast, BT12 5JN
Tel. +44 (0) 2890315435
Email: info@hini.org.uk

http://www.hini.org.uk/hostels/belfast.cfm.
For more directions or make a booking please contact them directly.

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.

One hour of group supervision will be provided at the end of each class (from 5 pm to 6 pm).

Content of the course

The Diploma in CBT is mainly concerned with common mental disorders in adulthood, particularly anxiety and mood disorders. However, other areas such as anger, jealousy, relationship problems, health anxiety, and personality disorders will also be covered as part of the course.

Participants in this programme can expect to build upon their current knowledge by increasing their competency in the following areas:

CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (2 days) (September)

CBT for Depression (2 days) (October)

CBT for Anger, Guilt and Jealousy (2 days)(November)

CBT for Social Anxiety (2 days) (December)

CBT for Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia (2 days) (January)

CBT for Personality Disorders (1 day)- Saturday (March)

CBT for Health Anxiety (1 day)- Sunday (March 2010)

CBT for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: A new Heuristic Assessment model to maximise treatment effectiveness (February 2010)

CBT for Generalised Anxiety Disorder (2 days) (April)

CBT Skills Training: Practical Weekend: Putting it all together (2 days) (May)

It is possible to attend stand-alone days of training for those mental health professionals who want to enhance their CBT therapeutic skills. Participants of this modality of attendance will receive a Certificate for CPD purposes for whatever hours they complete. If you want to have more information about how to enrol in our CBT workshops please click HERE.

Coursework and Examinations

Students enrolled in the Diploma are required to write TWO case studies of 3000-4000 words at a passing grade (60%) by the end of the course. An attendance rate of at least 80% of total teaching days is essential to receive the qualification. An attendance register is kept to assist in ensuring this requirement is met. There will also be a final exam in the form of multiple choice questions.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

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Download Student Handout 2010 (comprehensive explanation of the Diploma structure, type of examinations, study time, dates, cancellation policy, etc).

Fees

£3995 is the total cost of the Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

The application fee at the time of registration is £700 and the remaining balance (£3295) will have to be paid by September 2010. It is possible to pay in 3 instalments if this is approved by the Course Director.

You need to send the application form together with a photocopy of your qualifications and the application fee to the International Institute for Cognitive Therapy (address can be found in application form).

If you wish to pay with a debit or credit card, you use the buttons below to send your payment with GoogleCheckout in a secure manner. However, a surcharge of 4% will be levied if you use this method.

Please read carefully the options below. One button is to pay the application fee and the other to pay the remaining balance. Make sure that being applying you have read the Student Handook Pack that can be downloaded below.

Coffee breaks, handouts,support materials and group supervision are included in the fee but not lunch or accommodation.

The maximum amount of students will be 25. Places are very limited.

Application form

Download application form below:

Application form in RTF (any word processor will open the file)

It is required that you read about our cancellation policy before signing your application form. You can find the cancellation policy for the Diploma in CBT within the Student Handout (see link above).

About the Presenters

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.

SYLVIA BUET

Sylvia Buet is a Psychologist accredited as Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Trainer 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 and also in private practice. You can read more about Sylvia Buet at www.learncognitivetherapy.com/presenter.htm

PAUL QUINN

Paul trained at undergraduate level at the University Of Ulster Jordanstown obtaining a BSc (Hons.) in 1995.He then travelled to the University Of Dundee Scotland in 1996 obtaining a post graduate Diploma with Distinction in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy.

In 1997 he also trained as an EMDR therapist obtaining certificates at level I and level II .In 2000 he returned to Scotland and completed his Masters MSc. in Cognitive Psychotherapy at the University of Dundee. In addition he has also undertaken specialist training in DSM IV (1994) guide to diagnosis.

Since 1999 he has been involved in the teaching, training, and supervision of various mental health professionals at The Queens University Belfast, University of Ulster Jordanstown and Magee campuses. 

He is an accredited BABCP Psychotherapist and specialises in the treatment of Depression, anxiety disorders and PTSD.

MARLA STROMBERG

Marla Stromberg is a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and is registered with the UKCP.

She currently runs a private practice in London, providing individual CBT as well as supervision to therapists in training and to recently qualified therapists. 

Before going into full-time private practice, Marla held a post in the NHS in London (2006-2007). She worked on the Newham Demonstration Site of the IAPT (Improved Access to Psychological Therapies). The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme is aimed at supporting Primary Care Trusts in implementing National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for people suffering from depression and anxiety disorders.

Marla was one of seven therapists employed to work on the pilot project, providing CBT assessments and treatment to a population who would normally have difficulty accessing mental health services.

Prior to this post, Marla worked in the private sector, running CBT groups for Anger Management, Panic Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Depression. She also provided individual therapy.

Marla obtained her CBT qualification from the Middlesex Hospital, London in 1994. She attended University College London's Academic Department of Psychiatry. The UCL course was the first CBT course to be set up in the UK. It ran from 1970-2002. She trained under the well-known behaviour therapist and psychologist Vic Meyer.

She obtained her MSc in Experimental Methods in Psychology from UCL (University College London, 1992).

Marla's main interests are anger management, panic disorder, relationship problems and social phobia.

To know more about the above-mentioned training programme please contact Sylvia Buet by e-mail or phone on 028 90586361.