
Course Content
⭐️ What is CBT
Historical development of CBT - What happens in CBT? - What conditions can CBT treat? - Why is CBT an effective therapy?
⭐️ Theories of CBT
Classical and Operant conditioning- Social modelling- The impact of cognitions and emotions - Cognitive methods and techniques- The nature of automatic thoughts
⭐️ Behavioural Change
Ellis’ Rational Emotive Therapy- Therapeutic style- Process of therapy- Distinguish between irrational and rational beliefs.
⭐️ CBT Skills
CBT and the Therapeutic relationship- CBT Micro-skills- Applying cognitive techniques- Daily Record of Dysfunctional Thoughts- Socratic questioning. and guided discovery
⭐️ CBT for Addiction
A cognitive perspective on Addictions - CBT and Substance abuse - Cognitive Processes of substance abuse - Modifying behaviour - Addiction and Behavioural change.
⭐️ CBT for Anxiety
The symptoms of anxiety - Phobias - Psychosocial fears - Generalised anxiety disorder - Self-esteem, anger and hostility.