STUDY AT YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE!
The Behavioural Training Institute’s six month Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers a Comprehensive Foundation Programme designed to inform, stimulate and challenge you. This course is open to everyone, irrespective of previous educational or professional qualifications. The course can be completed in just six months with material’s accessed from our online Platform. If you require more time to complete, arrangements to extend the time needed to complete the course can be easily made. These courses are at foundation level. All our courses are designed to be flexible in that participants may choose to complete the assignments monthly; or halfway through the course; or all assignments together at the end of the course.
ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
Demonstrate an evidence-based knowledge and understanding of the theory and principles of CBT.
Display knowledge of the two main types of CBT models: Beck’s cognitive therapy and Ellis’ Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy.
Display an understanding of ‘cognitions’ in a way which is meaningful for, and relevant to, the client and to explain the concept of automatic thoughts and images.
Demonstrate an understanding of the core beliefs which undermine the client’s self-worth.
Understand the consequences of self condemnation in the context of low mood.
Have an ability to identify any dysfunctional cognitions, especially self-defeating thoughts relating to lack of client progress.
Understand basic assessment and case formulation skills.
Demonstrate sound knowledge of the procedures used in a range of cognitive and behavioural techniques and a conceptual understanding of their rationale.
Recognize the ethical issues involved in the Practise of CBT.
Recognize boundaries, limits and ethical codes in the practise of CBT.
COURSE CONTENT
What is Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy?
Historical background and development of CBT:
What happens in CBT?
What conditions can CBT treat?
Why is CBT an effective therapy?
Beck’s Cognitive therapy model.
THE BASICS OF COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
Classical and Operant conditioning
Social modelling
Behavioural techniques and methods
The impact of cognitions and emotions on one’s own experience
The nature of automatic thoughts
Rules and assumptions
Core beliefs
CBT APPROACHES TO BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE
Ellis’ Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy
Fundamental principles of Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy:
Identify your own irrational beliefs
Distinguish between irrational and rational beliefs
Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy negative emotions
Cognitive Techniques and Skills.
CBT and the counselling relationship
Key CBT micro-skills
Understanding and applying cognitive techniques
The Daily Record of Dysfunctional Thoughts
The Downward Arrow Technique
The Dysfunctional Attitude Scale
Socratic questioning and guided discovery
CBT for Addictions.
A cognitive perspective on Addictions.
CBT and Substance abuse.
Cognitive Processes of substance abuse.
Modifying core beliefs.
The therapeutic relationship
Modifying behaviour.
Addiction and Behavioural change.
CBT for Anxiety
The symptoms of anxiety
Phobias
Psychosocial fears
Generalised anxiety disorder
The problem of egocentric thinking
Self-esteem, self-image and CBT.
Anger and hostility.
COURSE DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT.
The course is delivered completely online through our website. Each unit comprises reading material, short videos, and slide presentations. There are two written assignments for this course to be submitted at the end of Unit 3 and end of 6. You will find the assignment questions on your dashboard. The questions are straightforward and relate directly to the reading material.
The tutor for this course is Mr John Crimmins. John has over 20 years experience working as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. He is available for discussions and questions regarding course content.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The course is for those who have no previous training in CBT. No formal educational qualifications are necessary to participate.
The course is suitable for beginners, right through to established practitioners.
Previous participants have included mental health staff in a range of different professions including Nurses, probation officers, Prison wardens, psychologists, GPs, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counsellors, Drugs workers, social workers, occupational therapists, counselling and psychology students. The course is ideal for anyone who would like to further their career in the Psychotherapy field. It is also suitable as a self help, self development programme as there is a strong component of personal development within the course process.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Once payment is received we will register you to begin the course immediately. We will send you the course log in details by email and you can log straight into the course dashboard where all the course materials are contained.
The cost of $130 is the total cost of the training, this includes the Diploma which is emailed to you on successful completion of the course. There are no extra or hidden charges.
Your tutor is available by email to answer any questions relating to the course and assignments.