Specialist Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy

In this module we focus on the common mental health or community wellbeing issues that would benefit from positive psychology intervention and how to identify symptoms and behaviors.

Content covered:

1. Introduction to mental health.

2. Mood disorders.

3. Personality disorders.

4. Relationship issues

5. Career and professional issues.

6. Personal performance issues.

In this module we focus on the introduction to CBT as well as exploring CBT's application and efficacy.

Content covered:

1. What is CBT?

2. The Cognitive Behavioral Model.

3. CBT model applied to depression

4. CBT model applied to panic disorder

In this module we focus on CBT's therapeutic modalities, methods of applications, common themes and approaches.

Content covered:

1. Scientific & evidence-based

2. Present focus

3. Goal-oriented

4. Learning focus

5. Transparent communication (Socratic approach, guided discovery)

In this module we focus on CBT's therapeutic modalities, methods of applications, common themes and approaches.

Content covered:

1. Flexible & individualized

2. CBT case formulation

3. Step-wise progression

4. Brevity

5. Collaborative (treatment planning & agenda setting)

In this module we focus on samples of cognitive strategies that are effective and useful for therapy. Emphasis on applied approach with supporting theory.

Content covered:

1. Thought Record.

2. 3Cs.

3. Evidence Record.

4. Downward Arrow Exploration of Automatic Thoughts, Assumptions & Core Beliefs.

5. Applied Practice to Challenge Core Belief System.

In this module we focus on samples of behavioral strategies that are effective and useful for therapy. Emphasis on applied approach with supporting theory.

Content covered:

1. Behavioral activation/activity monitoring & scheduling

2. Pleasure predicting experiments

3. Relaxation training, progressive muscle relaxation, visualization

In this module we focus on samples of behavioral strategies that are effective and useful for therapy. Emphasis on applied approach with supporting theory.

Content covered:

1. Exposure

2. Communication skills training, assertiveness skills training, role-playing

In this module we will explore the extension therapies that can be applied in collaboration with CBT for effective outcome.

Topics covered:

1. Mindfulness-based meditation

2. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

In this module we will explore the extension therapies that can be applied in collaboration with CBT for effective outcome.

Topics covered:

1. Coping Style Formulation

2. Case Formulation

3. Worry Exploration

4. ABC Functional Analysis

5. Dysfunctional Thought Records

6. Fact Checking

7. Cognitive Restructuring

In this final module we will define and identify the professional standards and ethics expected from professional therapists and practitioners.

Content covered:

1. Confidentiality.

2. Dual Relationship.

3. Informed Consent.

In this final module we will define and identify the professional standards and ethics expected from professional therapists and practitioners.

Content covered:

1. Transference.

2. Counter Transference.

3. Therapeutic Relationship.

4. Issues in Professional Practice.