Master Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Skills
Two day live training events in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
Welcome to Advanced Live Training in Cognitive Behavioural Skills
Are you ready to enhance your ability to support mental wellbeing? This intensive 2-day training in Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Skills will equip you with powerful techniques to address complex Mental Health challenges, including Depression, Trauma, and Co-morbid conditions.
Upcoming Training Dates & Locations:
📍 Dubai: 3rd & 4th May
📍 Abu Dhabi: 17th & 18th May
🔥 Only 12 participants for each event – Secure Your Place Today!
What You will Learn
This training is designed to be interactive, hands-on, and immediately applicable to your professional role. You will gain practical techniques to:
✅ Apply advanced CBT strategies for a range of mental health challenges
✅ Identify and change core beliefs and schemas that drive psychological distress
✅ Use Socratic dialogue to help people challenge unhelpful thoughts
✅ Apply imagery rescripting for trauma and anxiety-related conditions
✅ Integrate mindfulness-based approaches into CBT treatment plans
✅ Develop effective relapse prevention strategies
✅ Navigate the complexities of co-morbid conditions using CBT principles
✅ Create personalised treatment plans based on a thorough client assessment
Registration & Pricing
🎟️ Course Fee: AED 3000
🔥 Early Bird Discount Available – Secure Your Spot Now!
🔹 Limited to 12 participants per session to ensure an interactive experience.
📢 Reserve Your Spot Today! Click the link below to complete your registration. Given the high demand, early booking is strongly recommended.
Course Modules
This training covers a wide range of advanced CBT techniques, delivered through theory, role plays, case studies, and group discussion to create a dynamic and engaging learning experience.
🔹 Introduction to Advanced CBT
Explore the core principles of CBT and how to apply them at an advanced level.
🔹 Socratic Dialogue & Guided Discovery
Master powerful questioning techniques to promote self-awareness and cognitive change.
🔹 Imagery Rescripting & Rehearsal
Learn how to use imagery to help people reprocess traumatic memories and reduce anxiety.
🔹 Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Integrate mindfulness into CBT to improve self-regulation and stress management.
🔹 Schema Therapy
Identify and modify early maladaptive schemas that influence behaviour and emotional patterns.
🔹 CBT for Trauma & Complex Disorders
Apply evidence-based interventions for PTSD, personality disorders, OCD, and chronic depression.
🔹 Downward Arrow Technique
Uncover core beliefs that drive unhelpful automatic thoughts.
🔹 Trauma-Focused CBT
Use proven techniques like prolonged exposure and cognitive processing therapy for trauma recovery.
🔹 Cognitive Restructuring
Develop advanced skills in identifying and challenging cognitive distortions.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals who support mental wellbeing, including:
✔ HR professionals managing workplace wellbeing
✔ Educators and teachers supporting students’ emotional health
✔ Support staff in healthcare, education, and social care
✔ Mental health practitioners looking to expand their CBT skills
✔ Psychology students or early graduates looking to learn advanced CBT techniques and practical applications to enhance their clinical skills and career prospects.
Completion of the Foundation CBT course is a prerequisite for the Advanced CBT training. The foundation course focuses on essential skills through role plays and demonstrations. We have found that participants who haven’t completed it usually need to revisit key concepts, disrupting the advanced training flow. Completing the foundation ensures you have the necessary skills to fully engage in the advanced course.
Why Choose This Training?
✔ Learn from a Leading CBT Expert
This course is led by Dr. John Crimmins, a CBT specialist with over 25 years of experience in mental health training, counselling, and psychotherapy.
✔ Practical, Hands-On Learning
Engage in interactive exercises, case discussions, and role plays to apply advanced CBT strategies with confidence.
✔ KHDA & CPD Accreditation & Certification
Earn a recognized certificate to enhance your professional credentials.
✔ Small Group Training for Maximum Impact
Benefit from personalized feedback and direct engagement with expert instructors.
Registration & Pricing
🎟️ Course Fee: AED 3000
🔥 Early Bird Discount Available – Secure Your Spot Now!
🔹 Limited to 12 participants per session to ensure an interactive experience.
📢 Reserve Your Spot Today! Click the link below to complete your registration. Given the high demand, early booking is strongly recommended.
Dr John Crimmins
Dr. John Crimmins is a highly experienced consultant psychotherapist with 25 years of clinical experience. Trained at Trinity College Dublin, Dr. Crimmins further specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Maudsley Hospital, London. His expertise spans depression, anxiety, addiction, and eating disorders, and he has led clinical teams in residential addiction treatment and mental health care facilities
Read what our students are saying
I recently attended a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in-person course led by Dr. John Crimmins, PhD, and it was a transformative experience. Dr. Crimmins skillfully brought together a culturally diverse group, guiding us through the fundamentals with empathy and expertise. His mastery of Socratic questioning and Rogers' approach provided us with practical, hands-on knowledge. Most importantly, he created a safe and secure environment, enabling us to discuss and practice ethical and practical aspects of running a CBT session. This weekend course was not only informative but also deeply engaging and inspiring. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their CBT skills.
I’m excited to share that I’ve obtained a new certification on Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from The Behavioural Training Institute through Illuminations Well Being Center in Dubai! This intensive 32-hour in-person course was an incredible experience, blending academic learning with practical, hands-on techniques. Adding these skills to my toolkit as a mental health professional will help me provide even more effective support and guidance at work. A huge thank you to Dr John Crimmins PhD for being an amazing instructor, and to fellow participants for making this journey so enriching.
Attending the Two Day Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training course in Abu Dhabi proved to be a profoundly enriching professional endeavour. The course was thoughtfully structured and well-delivered through discussions, case analyses, and role-playing scenarios. We explored topics such as CBT and the Therapeutic Relationship, Mindfulness exercises and CBT’s application in addressing addiction ambivalence. The course has significantly enriched my skillset and confidence as a practitioner. I extend sincere appreciation to Dr. Crimmins for his invaluable mentorship. I wholeheartedly recommend potential learners to explore the institutes offerings and register for courses that suit their professional goals.
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