video+SYllabus PDF+ Quiz on each module
These Courses do no provide any certifications/cme points /certificates
Learn the fundamentals of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) from one of the world’s leading experts, Dr. Judith Beck. This interactive online course provides a strong foundation in the theory and practice of CBT. Learn how experienced Beck Institute clinicians conceptualize cases, structure client sessions and teach clients the cognitive and behavioral skills they need to make changes and accomplish goals. Learn key treatment strategies and techniques through clinical round table discussions and video recordings of therapy sessions and share your experiences on our community Forum.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Cognitive Behavior Therapy
An Overview of the Cognitive Model
Introduction to Socratic Questioning
Advantages/Disadvantages Analyses
Key Components of Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Definition and Development of CBT
Research on CBT
Module 2: Conducting CBT Sessions
The Therapeutic Relationship
Values and Aspirations
Typical Day and Setting Goals
Structuring Sessions and Interrupting Clients
Module 3: Rachel’s Therapy Session
Rachel’s Therapy Session
Module 4: Cognitive Conceptualization
Overview of Cognitive Conceptualization
Automatic Thoughts
Core Beliefs, Assumptions, and Coping Strategies
Cognitive Conceptualization Diagrams
Using the CCD to plan treatment
Module 5 – Responding to Unhelpful Cognitions
Identifying Automatic Thoughts and Distinguishing Cognitions from Emotions
Identifying Core Beliefs
Identifying Coping Strategies and Assumptions
Cognitive Distortions
Socratic Questioning
Behavioral Experiments and Additional Techniques to Test Cognitions
Evaluating Maladaptive Core Beliefs
Responding to Cognitions
When not to evaluate unhelpful cognitions
Module 6 – Action Plans
Overview of Action Plans and Therapy Notes
Behavioral Assignments
Increasing the Likelihood of Action Plan Completion
Covert Rehearsal and Credit
Reviewing Action Plans