Specialisation Certificate in CBT for PTSD

Name: Specialisation Certificate in CBT for PTSD
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Effective Strategies for Addressing Post-Traumatic Stress in Clients

Created byNational Centre for Evidence-Based Mental Health Edinburgh

Last updated 11/2023

English

What you'll learn

Assessing PTSD and understanding its impacts
Providing psychoeducation to clients to enhance understanding of their condition
Implementing grounding and stabilization techniques
Using imaginal and in vivo exposure for treating PTSD
Applying cognitive strategies to challenge and reframe traumatic beliefs

Course content

3 sections • 12 lectures • 1h 22m total length

Disclaimer2:37
Learn educational strategies for therapists applying CBT for PTSD, with emphasis on professional discretion, regular supervision, ethical practice, staying current with guidelines, and risk-aware use of course content.
Introduction5:45
Explore the Foer and Rothbaum model of prolonged exposure for PTSD within a CBT framework. Learn to assess PTSD and apply in vivo and imaginal exposure with psychoeducation and grounding.
Instructor Bio3:14
Victoria Lacey outlines her CBT background, highlighting 12+ years in primary and secondary care, Babcp accreditation, supervision experience, and training in compassion focused therapy, ACT, and dialectical behavior therapy.
Assessment9:12
Summarize the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD (traumatic exposure, re-experiencing, avoidance, hyperarousal for over one month) and outline assessment, functional analysis, and prolonged exposure.

Psychoeducation10:32
Provide psychoeducation on PTSD symptoms, treatment rationale, and goals; guide patients through imaginal and in vivo exposure with relaxation and distress measurement.
Grounding and Stabilisation9:57
Explore grounding and stabilization techniques to support emotional regulation in PTSD treatment. Use sensory grounding, anchoring, and light behavioral activation to prepare patients for prolonged exposure therapy.
Imaginal Exposure12:58
Explore imaginal exposure for PTSD by guiding patients to write a detailed, present-tense trauma script in first person, identify hot spots and suds ratings, and rehearse breathing and grounding techniques.
In Vivo Exposure10:49
Describe in vivo exposure as a graded, prolonged, and repeated distraction-free process that reduces PTSD anxiety and overestimation of danger, helping patients reclaim their life.
Cognitive Strategies10:19
Explore cognitive strategies for PTSD to reduce self-blame, reframe responsibility, and manage anger, using tools like responsibility pie charts, letter writing to the perpetrator, and stimulus discrimination.

Common Therapeutic Issues5:07
Address common therapeutic issues in PTSD CBT, including hyperventilation during imaginal exposure, the role of breathing techniques, and promoting engagement through rapport and psychoeducation.
Community Resource0:52
Join the Behavior Guide Facebook group to access valuable resources and lessons for cbt for ptsd, and receive answers from a supportive community that understands your journey.
Bonus1:34
Build deeper competence in CBT for PTSD by exploring conditions like PTSD, OCD, and anxiety, and mastering real-session skills such as handling homework gaps and panic moments.

Requirements

Knowing the basic theoretical assumptions of CBT will be useful because this course will focus on the practical applications.
Knowing what is PTSD will be useful (e.g., symptoms)

Description

Welcome to the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) course. This brief, yet potent program is tailored for mental health professionals seeking to deepen their understanding and ability to support clients suffering from PTSD.

Understanding PTSD

Our course commences with an in-depth understanding of PTSD, its triggers, how it manifests, and its profound impacts on individuals' lives. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for effective CBT interventions that address the core of the issue, not merely the symptoms.

CBT Techniques for PTSD

CBT is a powerful tool in the management of PTSD. Throughout this course, we focus on applying the CBT model to PTSD cases, which involves identifying and challenging dysfunctional beliefs and patterns, promoting healthier behaviours, and teaching grounding and stabilisation techniques.

Key Elements of CBT for PTSD

Enrolling in this course will empower you to:

Conduct effective assessments of PTSD.
Deliver comprehensive psychoeducation to help individuals understand their condition.
Master grounding and stabilisation techniques tailored for PTSD.
Employ Imaginal Exposure and In Vivo Exposure to help clients face and process their traumatic experiences.
Apply cognitive strategies to challenge and modify trauma-related thought patterns.

Practical Application

This course merges theoretical knowledge with practical application, offering a holistic learning experience. Engage in practical exercises and apply these tools in real-life scenarios to master the principles of CBT for PTSD.

Course Benefits

Upon completing this brief course, you will gain a detailed understanding of PTSD, the skills to design and implement effective CBT treatment plans, and the competence to assist your clients navigate their PTSD journey towards improved mental health.

Join us today in this course, add to your therapeutic toolkit, and empower your clients to overcome their PTSD. Together, let's foster resilience and promote healing.

Who this course is for:

Therapists aiming to specialize in post-traumatic stress disorder.
Counsellors looking to understand and implement grounding, stabilization, and exposure techniques in PTSD treatment.
Mental health professionals interested in expanding their therapeutic toolkit to better serve PTSD patients.

Specialisation Certificate in CBT for PTSD

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 21min

Interventions5 lectures • 55min

End note3 lectures • 8min

Requirements

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