Course Details

  • Course Code: UKMG18CCB
  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 25 hours
  • Cost: £398.00
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  • Course Access: 12 months
  • Exams Included: Yes
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Course Modules/Lessons

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Diploma

Module 1: The Underlying Principles Behind CBT

  • A brief overview of what is meant by the term “CBT”
  • An overview of the most common counselling approaches in modern therapy
  • The context of CBT, including the research and psychological approaches underlying CBT
  • The interplay of thoughts, emotions and actions as conceptualised by CBT practitioners

Module 2: Basic Counselling Skills

  • Why basic counselling skills are the foundation of good practice, regardless of the therapeutic approach used
  • The role of the therapeutic alliance and how it differs from friendships and other professional relationships
  • Why therapists must maintain appropriate boundaries between themselves and a client and the consequences of poor boundary-setting
  • The importance of listening and the differences between passive and active listening

Module 3: Further Counselling Skills

  • Why therapy is most effective when a therapist is in a state of congruence
  • How to demonstrate congruent behaviour
  • How to empathise with a client’s difficulties and position
  • What is meant by an ethical code and how they are used to guide the therapy process

Module 4: Case Formulation, Irrational Beliefs & The ABC Model

  • How to conduct a client consultation and formulate a case
  • The components of a good case formulation and how it should be used to guide a therapist’s choice of techniques
  • How the ABC model can be used to help a client understand how their beliefs are maintaining their state of distress
  • How to help a client identify their irrational beliefs

Module 5: Planning A CBT Session

  • Why you need to understand the components that make up an effective CBT session
  • Material that should be addressed within the first few minutes of a session
  • How to review homework and provide constructive feedback
  • How to set and implement a suitable agenda for the session

Module 6: Basic CBT Techniques

  • How to help a client challenge their negative thoughts using thought records and diaries
  • The most common cognitive distortions seen in CBT practice
  • How to help a client overcome resistance with regards to changing their thoughts
  • The STOPP technique and how it can help a client live with negative thoughts

Module 7: Further CBT Techniques

  • How behavioural experiments can be used to challenge a client’s thoughts and feelings
  • The various types of behavioural experiments used to help clients address their fears and overcome maladaptive thoughts
  • How exposure and response prevention techniques can help a client overcome compulsive behaviours
  • Why encouraging a client to imagine the worst-case scenario can help lower their CBT is currently the type of talking treatment most commonly off anxiety levels

Module 8: Using CBT In The Treatment Of Depression, Anxiety & Phobias

  • The symptoms of depression and why it is the most commonly seen problem in contemporary CBT practice
  • The typical thought patterns that present in cases of depression and how these cognitive distortions affect a client’s feelings and behaviours
  • Why people with depression have problems enjoying activities and how CBT can help them re-engage with life
  • The various types of anxiety disorders and how a client’s thoughts, feelings and behaviours can maintain the symptoms

Module 9: Using CBT In The Treatment Of Excessive Anger & Insomnia

  • The signs of pathological anger and why it warrants careful management
  • What happens in the body when someone experiences extreme anger and why it is useful to explain this process to a client
  • The thoughts, feelings and behaviours underlying pathological anger
  • How to help a client challenge their thoughts, feelings and behaviour to reduce their anger

Module 10: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) & Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

  • How early CBT paradigms laid the basis for other variations now in popular use
  • An overview of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and its key indications
  • The specific skills and techniques a therapist needs to implement DBT
  • An overview of Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT) and how it can be used to trigger positive change in clients

Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Diploma

Module 1: What is CBT?

  • The basic principles of CBT, including the interaction between thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
  • A brief history of CBT and how the first pioneers developed their theories and techniques.
  • The problems that can be addressed using CBT, the populations that benefit from it and why it is not suitable for everyone.
  • The main methods used by CBT practitioners and the role of the therapeutic relationship in CBT.

Module 2: Behavioural Neuroscience

  • Why CBT practitioners benefit from acquiring a basic knowledge of behavioural neuroscience.
  • The key concepts behind behavioural neuroscience and how it helps us understand the actions of both well and mentally ill individuals.
  • How noradrenaline affects human behaviour.
  • The role of dopamine in human behaviour.

Module 3: Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Behavioural Therapy and Cognitive Analytic Therapy

  • An overview of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its philosophical foundations.
  • ACT techniques used by practitioners in the treatment of psychological disorders.
  • An overview of Behavioural Therapy (BT).
  • The applications of BT and how it can help clients facing a range of problems.

Module 4: The Structure of CBT Therapy

  • How CBT therapists use manuals to guide them through the therapy process.
  • What is meant by the term “case formulation”.
  • Three common approaches to case formulation.
  • How to use psychometric tests and assessments when administering CBT.

Module 5: Using CBT in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

  • What is meant by the term “eating disorder”.
  • The types of eating disorder seen most often in therapeutic practice and the symptoms of each.
  • The thoughts, behaviours and feelings usually seen in eating disorders.
  • CBT interventions that are effective in conquering the maladaptive patterns underlying eating disorders.

Module 6: CBT in the Treatment of Depression

  • What is meant by the term “depression” and how it is diagnosed.
  • How the CBT paradigm makes sense of depression.
  • The cognitive distortions and maladaptive behaviours that maintain a state of depression.
  • CBT interventions that can lift depression.

Module 7: CBT in the Treatment of Stress and Anxiety

  • What is meant by the term “stress”.
  • Why people become stressed and the symptoms of stress and burnout.
  • How CBT can be used to lower a client’s stress levels and improve their wellbeing.
  • What is meant by the term “anxiety” and the CBT interventions most often used by practitioners to help an anxious client.

Module 8: How CBT Can Be Used To Improve Relationships

  • Why relationship difficulties are so common.
  • Why a couple may seek out CBT.
  • How a CBT practitioner can work with a couple to uncover underlying problems in how they communicate with one another.
  • Why an individual or single person might seek out CBT to help improve their relationships.

Module 9: How CBT Can Be Used To Treat Addiction

  • What is meant by the term “addiction”.
  • The most common forms of addiction treated by CBT practitioners.
  • How addiction is conceptualised in CBT and how thoughts maintain addiction behaviours.
  • How a CBT therapist structures an addiction intervention therapy programme.

Module 10: Working as a CBT Therapist

  • How to pursue formal training as a CBT therapist.
  • The key considerations to bear in mind when deciding whether to work in the private sector, the public sector, or both.
  • How to promote your services as a private therapist.
  • How to meet your legal obligations with regards to insurance, tax and supervision.

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FAQ's

  • Who can take the Combined Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Diploma course?

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

  • What is the structure of the course?

    The Combined Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Diploma Course consists of 2 courses:
    Each course consists of between 10 and 10 individual modules.
    Modules can take from 20 to 90 minutes to complete. You are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

  • Do I have to study the courses in a certain order?

    No. You can study the courses in any order you choose. If you want to, you can do one module from a course and then move on to the next course.

  • Where / when can I study the course?

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

  • Is there a test at the end of the course?

    Yes. Once you have completed all of the modules for each course there will be a multiple choice test.
    The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

  • What is the pass mark for the final test?

    The pass mark for each test is 70%.

  • What happens if I fail the test?

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

  • When will I receive my certificate?

    Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).

  • How can I pay?

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

  • How long after payment can I begin the course?

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process.
    We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

  • How long does it take to complete the Combined Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Diploma course?

    We estimate that the course will take about 25 hours to complete in total.

  • How long is my certificate valid for?

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
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