Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
In this 4-day course, participants will develop a thorough theoretical understanding of cognitive behaviour therapy and the skills specific to this mode of therapy. Reference will be made to the work of Ellis and Beck. Teaching approaches will include lectures, modelling and a strong emphasis on skills practice in small groups with supervision.

This is a course suitable for the beginner and for those wishing to refresh their skills. A qualification in the health / helping professions is a prerequisite. Provided that all requirements are met, the Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy will be awarded at the conclusion of the course.

Areas Covered Include:

  • Introduction to CBT
  • CBT with Depression
  • CBT with Anxiety
  • CBT with Anger

Course Leaders:


Dr Monica O’Kelly

Dr Dom DiMattia

 

Daily Structure:


  • Lecturer Input (9:00am – 12:30pm)
  • Lunch and Practice Session with Partner (12:30pm – 2:00pm)
  • Skills Supervision (2:00pm – 5:00pm)

On the first day there is an introduction to CBT. On the three subsequent days, using CBT with depression, anxiety and anger are covered. Over the lunch break participants are expected to practice their skills in pairs

Experience tells us that this learning experience works best if participants use real issues. You are expected to record these practice sessions and play them back during the afternoon supervision where participants will work in small groups of approximately 8 people with a trainer focusing on skills development.

 

Recommended Reading:


  • Dryden, W., Di Giuseppe, R., Neenan, M., A Primer on Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
  • Beck, Judith S. Cognitive Therapy – Basics and Beyond

 

Prescribed Reading:


  • CBT in Action: A Practitioner’s Tool Kit, by Dr M O’Kelly (included in the course cost)

 

Course Endorsements:


2012 Dates & Venues:


  • Melbourne     1 – 4 March:  Holmesglen Centre, Holmesglen
  • Sydney     8 – 11 March:  Sancta Sophia College, Camperdown
  • Hobart     15 – 18 March:  Lenna of Hobart & Salamanca Terrace, Battery Point
  • Albury     22 – 25 March:  Sundowner Albury Paddlesteamer, Albury
  • Rockhampton     29 March – 1 April:  Travelodge, Rockhampton
  • Perth    11 – 14 April:  The Boulevard Centre, Floreat
  • Mildura    10 – 13 May:  Mildura Working Man’s Club, Mildura

 


CBT Australia 4-day workshops are $1199.00 (early bird registration $1100.00)

Please Note: Participants will need to bring a recording device (dictaphone or mobile phone with voice recording capability) for use in the afternoon session.

Cancellation Policy:  Cancellations must be received in writing to CBT Australia.  Refunds are given (less 10%) for cancellations received by 5 pm a minimum of 10 days prior to the commencement of a course. Cancellations received AFTER this date, are ineligible for a refund, however may be transferred to a future course and will incur a 10% transfer fee. Registrations are transferable to another person upon notification.

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