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 has been ranked as "excellent" by
over 300 students who completed the CBT course during the past four years. Now, you have the opportunity to study this successful CBT training programme and gain a qualification in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Due to the high popularity of this CBT course, the Certificate in CBT will run again in
September 2010.
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 at the International Institute for Cognitive Therapy in Belfast (Northern Ireland):
1. CERTIFICATE IN COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
NEW COURSE STARTING IN
SEPTEMBER 2010
APPLICATIONS
OPEN NOW
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 2010 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, interoceptive training, 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.
The modules of the Certificate in CBT are:
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Module 1: Behavioural Therapy
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4
September 2010
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Module 2: Beck’s Cognitive Therapy
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5
September 2010
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Module 3: Assessment and Case Formulation
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25
September 2010
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Module 4: Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
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26
September 2010
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Module 5: Psychodiagnosis and Treatment of Anxiety and Mood
Disorders Part 1
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23
October 2010
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Module 5: Psychodiagnosis and Treatment of Anxiety and Mood
Disorders Part 2
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24
October 2010
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Module 6: Assertiveness Training and Problem Solving Therapy
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13
November 2010
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Module 7: Cognitive Interventions and Socratic Questioning
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14
November 2010
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Module 8: CBT Skills Practise Part 1
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11
December 2010
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Module 9: CBT Skills Practise Part 2
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12
December 2010
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You can read more about the Certificate in CBT
(fees, dates, location, etc), download an application form or even
enroll online by clicking
HERE
DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM
FOR THE CERTIFICATE IN CBT
2. DIPLOMA IN COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SEPTEMBER 2010
This a CBT 18-day training course (126 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 2010 and ending in May 2011 (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:
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MODULE
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DATES
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Module 1: CBT for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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11/12 September 2010
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Module 2: CBT for Guilt, Anger, and Jealousy
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9/10 October 2010
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Module 3: CBT for Depression
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6/7 November 2010
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Module 4: CBT for Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
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4/5 December 2010
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Module 5: CBT for Social Anxiety
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15/16 January 2011
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Module 6: CBT for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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12/13 February 2011
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Module 7: CBT for Generalised Anxiety Disorder
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5/6 March 2011
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Module 8:
CBT for Personality Disorders
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2
April 2011
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Module 9:
CBT for Health Anxiety
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3
April 2011
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Module 10:
Advanced CBT skills – Practical weekend
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7/8 May 2011
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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,
Robin Bailey, and Marla Stromberg.
You can find very detailed and comprehensive
information about the Diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy by clicking here.
DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM
FOR
THE DIPLOMA IN CBT
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 2010 until April 2011.
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
Dates for each training are the same as for the
Diploma in CBT (see above).
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.
Please visit each of the above-mentioned web
links to read more about each workshop or
clicking here. You
will be able to download an application form on each specific
workshop web page or clicking the link below:
DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM
FOR
THE WORKSHOPS IN CBT
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