Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) for the treatment of many mental health conditions. It is therefore one of the most commonly used therapies in the private and statutory sectors. CBT is based on the theory that it's not events themselves that upset us, but the meanings we attach to them.

This course is useful for those who may be working in the statutory or voluntary sectors with those who have mental health issues. Nurses, Counsellors, prison officers, probation workers, psychotherapists and other mental health workers may find this course invaluable for useful skills and therapeutic interventions.

Student Profile:
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of CBT.

Study Method:
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support.
Is the Understanding Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Level 4 accredited and recognised?


Assessments:
Assessment takes the form of a series of tutor marked assignments, there is no word count for these assignments however you do have to prove to your tutor that you have fully understood the questions asked.
Entry Requirements:
You should be educated to at least GCSE grade c or above or have at least 12 months experience in a position where you are counseling people on a day to day basis.
Timescale:
The programme takes place over a timescale to suit the student. Once registered, tutor support is available for up to one year or until completion whichever is the soonest. To complete this course it will take in the region of 100 study hours which can be spread over a 12 month period.
Location:
The programme is home or work-based enabling students to complete the course without having to attend scheduled college teaching sessions.
Tutor Support:
Throughout the course, students will receive tutor support by email and by post.

Extra Online Support
The tutor for this course has now set up a forum for all of his students studying Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and related courses. This will assist you with your studies as not only will you get full tutor support from a professional tutor for the duration of the course but you will get help from other students who are studying at the same time as you and also get an insight to other related courses by talking to students studying them. You can ask other students questions about your course or theirs, and they will try to help you.
This is a great community for all those students who wish to interact with other students in the same situation as theirs and get friendly advice where you can share your ideas and comments.
You will be able to interact with students studying the following courses:
Understanding Abuse and Trauma Counselling and Psychotherapy Understanding Eating Disorders Introduction to Counselling Mental Health and Psychiatry Working with a Diagnosis of Personality Disorder
Your tutor will provide all the details of how to get onto this forum if you decide to order the course.
Course Contents:
Introduction
History of CBT
Principles of CBT
Beginning CBT
Negative Thoughts
Working with Specific Issues
Depression

Major (Clinical Depression) Atypical Depression Postnatal Depression Seasonal Affective Disorder Symptoms Diagnosis Who is Affected Causes Using CBT to Treat Depression

Eating Disorders

Types Symptoms Diagnosis Complications Who is Affected Causes Prevention Using CBT to Treat Eating Disorders

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Symptoms Diagnosis Causes The Facts Use of CBT to Treat OCD


Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD: Diagnosis Use of CBT to Treat PTSD

Anxiety

Use of CBT to Treat Anxiety

Schizophrenia

Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Use of CBT to Treat Schizophrenia

Addiction

Use of CBT with Addiction

Personality Disorders

Paranoid Personality Disorder Schizoid Personality Schizotypal Personality Disorders Anti-Social Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder Avoidant Personality Disorder Dependent Personality Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Using CBT to Treat Personality Disorders
Working with Dreams
Working with Imagery
The ABC’s of Irrational Beliefs
Schema Therapy
Working as a CBT Therapist

Establishing a Rapport Supervision Dialectical Behaviour Mindfulness Interpersonal Effectiveness Distress Tolerance Emotional Regulation Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Metacognitive Therapy
Socratic Questioning
Complex Cases
Critical Reflection On Practice
Monitoring Progress and Homework
Registration as a CBT Therapist
Working Ethically
NICE Guidelines