Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Course details

Cognitive-behavioural therapy is a therapeutic approach which can influence problematic and dysfunctional cognitions, behaviour and emotions by using a goal-oriented, systematic procedure conducted through individual weekly sessions.

It is based on the idea that our thoughts cause our feelings and behaviors, not external things, like people, situations, and events. The benefit of this fact is that we can change the way we think to feel / act better even if the situation does not change.

This course is aimed at anyone who has an interest in CBT and may also be of particular use to those currently working in the addiction, counselling, mental health or community/voluntary sector.

PROGRAMME DURATION

The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) workshop takes place over 2 full days. This CBT course can also be offered in-house to organisations over 1 or 2 days depending on the level required.

PROGRAMME CERTIFICATION

Certificate of Attendance in “An Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT” from The Learning Curve Institute.

PROGRAMME AIMS

The aim of this two day workshop is to provide an overview of CBT and the space to practice the skills associated with this approach.

There will be “real” scenarios taken from the group and then worked on using the skills and principles of CBT, this is done to enhance the learning experience and to make the connection between the theory and practice of CBT.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

The methodology used in this training will be a combination of the following:

Participative: The participants will be asked to contribute to the training both in the large group and also in smaller ones. There will be a number of exercises throughout the training that are designed for the group to be split up into smaller groups.

Experiential: The training will allow participants to contribute by using examples of anonymous clients that they have worked with or are currently working with.

Theory into practice: The training will allow some role plays that will encourage participants to put the theory into practice.

Information giving: There will be handouts and information on relevant reading that will be distributed at each days training.

Worker led: The training will be flexible to the needs of the group.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• To equip students with the tools to be enable them to develop and build on their own CBT skills.
• To build on and expand existing knowledge in relation to CBT within the group.
• To enhance confidence in participants use of CBT.
• To provide space and time for participants to become familiar with CBT and allowing time to explore the skills associated with the approach through role play of “real clients” taken from the group
• To become familiar with the theory of CBT.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No specific entry requirements

ASSESSMENT

Assessment will be carried out through continuous assessment of role plays and listening exercises.