
Cognitive behavioural therapy is a short-term, skill-based psychotherapy treatment that helps people learn to assert more influence over their thoughts, behaviours, and feelings to effectively solve life’s challenges. This video describes how CBT can help
In this lecture we will explore the history of CBT and its origins. You will learn where CBT came from including it's initial developers and how it evolved over time.
To appreciate how CBT works, it will be helpful to understand the core components of the CBT model. In this lecture you'll learn the fundamental basics of CBT and the principals that it relies upon.
This section details one of the main questions that people ask when starting CBT 'Will it work for me?'. This section looks at how CBT is conducted along with pitfalls and reiterating that it is a self-directed process.
In this section you will identify the issues that have been causing you difficulty. What is it that has been bothering you? These may include low mood or depression, low self-esteem, shame, anxiety or excessive worrying, low productivity or difficulty getting things done, anger, habits you want to change like smoking or drinking, or difficulty asserting yourself. You may also be struggling with other issues not listed here. CBT can be used to address any problem or area of your life that you'd like to improve.
Check out the setting goals worksheet here. I have also included a handy guide to SMART targets.
To effectively manage your mood and handle challenging situations, it is important to identify and differentiate between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Often, when we are overwhelmed, our emotions feel overwhelming and we do not take the time to understand the different components of that emotion. This makes it difficult for us to do anything about our mood other than wait for it to pass.
By breaking down our emotions into their various parts in the moment, we can gain valuable insight into what is causing or worsening our unpleasant emotions. By examining our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, we can learn how to make changes, such as redirecting negative thoughts or altering behaviours that may be contributing to the problem. By practicing this skill using the CBT model, we can become more proficient at managing our moods and responding effectively to challenging situations.
This comprehensive course is designed to teach the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to individuals who are seeking self-help and improvement in their daily lives. It is designed to help you identify and challenge problematic patterns in behaviour and thought.
The course will cover the basics of CBT and its effectiveness in addressing a range of emotional and behavioural problems, including anxiety and depression.
Participants will learn practical tools and techniques for recognising and changing negative thought patterns, and for developing more positive and effective ways of thinking and behaving. With a combination of interactive lessons, practical exercises, and engaging discussions, this course is the perfect resource for anyone who wants to take control of their mental health and improve their overall well-being.
This course includes:
An introduction to cognitive behavioural therapy
The history and origins of CBT
The development of CBT
Components of CBT
Worksheets & Workbooks to assist your CBT journey
Identifying issues and setting goals
Resources to empower you to take ownership of your life
Exercises in CBT and mindfulness
'Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Everyone' is a self-paced, online course that is accessible to anyone, regardless of their prior experience with therapy or mental health. The course is designed to be practical and user-friendly, allowing participants to work through the material at their own pace and on their own time.
Throughout the course, participants will explore the core concepts of CBT and how they can be applied to real-life situations. The course will cover topics such as the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, the importance of recognizing and challenging negative thoughts, and the development of more positive self-talk. Participants will learn specific CBT techniques such as journaling, thought records, and exposure therapy, and will have the opportunity to practice these techniques through interactive exercises and and even a dedicated CBT facebook group for discussions.