Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Course details

This course presents student with a sound – and practice-focused – introduction to this modern and evidence-based treatment approach for a variety of psychological problems. CBT (as it’s often called) seeks to examine and challenge clients with the manner in which their thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes to various events and circumstances negatively affects their mood and behaviour. Whilst open to the general public, we strongly encourage the course for those working in a variety of roles where contact with those suffering from psychological problems may be a feature, e.g. counsellors, psychotherapists, medical doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, etc.

This course is open only to those from a relevant caring profession/human services background or those with substantial voluntary and community sector background. Please enquire if uncertain about your eligibility

Outline

• Introduction and historical overview of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
• Cognitive formulation of disorders in CBT: The role of core beliefs, assumptions, and negative automatic thoughts.
• Cognitive and behavioural interventions in CBT.
• Assessment and formulation in CBT – planning the treatment with clients.
• Establishing relationship, structure, and assigning homework in CBT.
• CBT for depression and anxiety 1: Key cognitive and behavioural strategies.
• CBT for depression and anxiety 2: Key cognitive and behavioural strategies.
• CBT for depression and anxiety 3: Key cognitive and behavioural strategies.
• Skills focus (intensive skills practice): Applying theory to practice.
• CBT and complex disorders.
• Skills assessment: Evaluation of skills with subsequent feedback.
• Research in CBT – what empirical studies suggest.
• Consideration of CBT’s strengths, limitations, and reflections for the future.

Description

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an empirically based psychological treatment for a variety of psychological problems (for e.g. depression and anxiety). The Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at City College aims to introduce students the theoretical underpinnings of CBT and to the skills required for an in-depth knowledge of the practice of this therapeutic approach. CBT seeks to examine and challenge clients with the manner in which their thoughts, beliefs and attitudes to various events and circumstances negatively affect their mood and behaviour. Whilst open to the general public, we strongly encourage the course for those working in a variety of roles where contact with those experiencing psychological problems may be a feature, e.g. psychotherapist, medical doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists etc.