CBT in ACTION: Theory and Practice (1-day workshop)
Course Overview
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), pioneered by Ellis and Beck, is one of the most researched and effective therapeutic approaches available. The model is straightforward—but delivering it skilfully, flexibly, and without sounding scripted is where many practitioners get stuck.
This dynamic, hands-on workshop shows you how to bring CBT to life in real clinical interactions—moving beyond rigid manuals and checklists to a style that feels natural, responsive, and genuinely effective.
Spots are limited and will fill fast. Reserve yours today.
Date: Friday 10th July 2026
Time: 9am to 5pm
Venue: Crystalbrook Riley, 163 Abbott St, Cairns
Dates & Bookings
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Course Leaders
Detailed Information
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Participants who have some knowledge of CBT and are in a health, helping or teaching profession. (e.g. Psychologists, Nurses, SW, OT, counselling, Educators, Physicians, Speech therapists).
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Join CBT Australia’s Dr Monica O’Kelly and Dr James Collard both experienced Clinical Psychologists and Lecturers who through this one day workshop will cover the following topics:
- Assessment issues in CBT
- Philosophical assumptions underlying CBT
- The importance of structuring a CBT session
- The CBT sequence
- The Socratic rather than didactic style
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At the end of the workshop the participants will:
- Have an understanding of the characteristics of behavioural assessment.
- Have an understanding of the philosophical assumptions underlying CBT.
- Be able to structure a CBT session.
- Be able to work through the CBT sequence.
- Have an understanding of the Socratic vs the didactic style.
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This one day workshop will be delivered in person at the Crystalbrook Riley Conference venue starting at 9am sharp. The course will finish at 5pm with breaks throughout the day.
Course schedule: 9am - 5pm
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Chapter 6 of CBT in Action which will be emailed to participants ahead of the course commencement.
- O’Kelly, M. (2021). CBT in Action: A Practitioner’s Toolkit (3rd ed.). CBT Australia.
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O’Kelly, M. (2021). CBT in Action: A Practitioner’s Toolkit (3rd edition) CBT Australia
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Prerequisite: Participants with some knowledge of CBT and are in a helping or teaching profession.
Registrations: Registrations must be submitted online.
Minimum Numbers: If minimum participant numbers are not met before 1st June 2026, the course will be cancelled and participants will be notified and issued a full refund.
Cancellation Policy: Notice of participant cancellation must be received in writing to CBT Australia (e: events@cbtaustralia.com.au)
to receive a full refund, notification must be received no later than the 1st June 2026.
no refunds will be provided if cancellation occurs after the 1st June 2026.
registration transferable before event commencement to another person, upon application
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Please contact our office for more information here.
Join us for a practical, skills-focused CBT workshop.
DATE: Friday 10th July 2026
TIME: 9am to 5pm