Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Free Online Course With Diploma)
Online USA
DURATION
1 up to 3 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Key Summary
Introduction
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a psychiatric treatment that helps patients suffering from various mental conditions, including anxiety, phobias and depression. This diploma course provides a comprehensive overview of CBT’s theoretical background, the problems that it can treat and how its techniques work in practice. We can help anyone interested in learning how this groundbreaking treatment can support clients' mental health.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
Today's world is full of stress-inducing situations caused by factors such as work, time limitations, family trouble and so on. If not managed well, stress can lead to depression and anxiety. Over the years, psychiatrists have developed treatments for those who suffer from such conditions, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This diploma course takes you through the history of CBT, the conditions it treats and the processes involved. We examine the underlying principles that inform various approaches to psychotherapy. The course then explores basic counselling skills, procedures and the code of ethics and professional standards required of psychotherapists. We include several practical exercises to help you understand these concepts. We explain case formulation, irrational beliefs and the ‘antecedents, behaviour, consequences’ (ABC) Model, followed by a step-by-step demonstration of a CBT session.
The course takes you through basic CBT techniques used to challenge negative thoughts and cognitive distortions. We study the use of CBT in treating depression, anxiety and phobias while investigating their causes and symptoms. We then examine the treatment’s role in addressing anger issues and insomnia. Finally, the course examines dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and solution-focused therapy (SFT) to help you understand how they differ from CBT before laying out their histories and procedures.
These psychiatric conditions can negatively impact patients’ quality of life and even their physical health, leading to the possible onset of lifestyle diseases and eventually death. Patients should seek professional help as soon as symptoms are detected to prevent further degeneration. This course is aimed at psychotherapists, psychiatrists and medical practitioners who would like to enhance their skills to bring comfort to those suffering mentally. It also suits psychology and medical students or anyone with a particular interest in counselling.
Module 1
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
In this module, you will learn the underlying principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), as well as the basic and advanced counselling skills. You will also study case formulation, irrational beliefs & The ABC Model. Lastly, you will be taken through the procedure of conducting a CBT session.
Module 2
Techniques and Applications of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
In this module, you will study the basic and advanced CBT techniques and how to use CBT In the Treatment of Depression, Anxiety & Phobias. You will also learn about using CBT in the treatment of excessive anger & insomnia. Finally, you will discover Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).
Module 3
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Summarize the origin and history of CBT.
- List the factors that affect the relationship between therapists and their clients.
- Explain how a therapist can communicate empathy.
- Relate how CBT can help those suffering from anxiety and phobias.
- Describe the process of challenging unhealthy thoughts in the treatment of anxiety.
- Identify the psychological and physical symptoms of depression.
- Outline the steps that CBT therapists can take to help clients to manage their anger.
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