Introductory Certificate in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy with Third Wave CBT

Trainers: Tim LeBon, Dr Polly Ashworth, D Clin Psychol and Henry Whitfield MSc (CBT/REBT) MBACP
Weekend one: TBA
Weekend two: TBA
Weekend three: TBA
Course Venue: Best Western Mostyn Hotel, Marble Arch, London W1 (2 mins walk from Marble Arch tube station)

Course Overview:

If you’re interested in expanding your therapy skills, this is your perfect opportunity to begin training in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). There’s a growing demand for evidence-based psychological therapists using methods such as CBT. This six day introductory certificate course has been specifically designed for people who already work with therapy clients but want to learn more about CBT. The course is delivered by experienced trainers who specialise in CBT: Henry Whitfield, Dr. Steve Harris and Dr. Polly Ashworth. The content of this course is based upon standard core textbooks and contemporary evidence-based practice in CBT. It is mapped against the new National Occupational Standards for CBT, and includes practical classroom training and licensed video material from leading CBT experts such as Beck, Lazarus, Meichenbaum, etc.

Course Structure:

This course takes place over three consecutive weekends, and you may attend one, two or all three weekends. Practical skills training is emphasised in each class and interwoven with group discussion of CBT theory and concepts. Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to develop your CBT skills through experiential learning and clinical case presentations. Therapeutic demonstrations are also given live and by video. You will also be asked to role-play examples of CBT interventions to develop your core practical skills. Please see below for detailed course content.

Course Content:

Weekend One: Tim LeBon

The CBT toolbox of techniques: Cognitive interventions.

The basic theory and rationale of CBT
Semi-structured assessment in CBT
Introducing CBT conceptualisation
Risk assessment in therapy
Socratic questioning
Thought forms and their disputation
Cognitive rehearsal imagery, time projection, double standards, role-play disputation.
Psychopathology and treatment of anxiety
Validated outcome measurement for anxiety
Case conceptualisation
Treatment planning
Assigning homework to CBT clients

Weekend Two: Dr Polly Ashworth

The CBT toolbox of techniques: Behavioural interventions.

Defining problems, setting goals, and developing graded hierarchies
Evidence-based relaxation skills training (tension-release/breathing/applied relaxation)
Desensitisation, graded exposure (in reality and in imagination)
Cognitive-behavioural modelling
Progressive muscle relaxation
Behavioural Activation
Habit reversal techniques in CBT
Assigning homework to CBT clients
Monitoring and evaluating client progress

Weekend Three: Henry Whitfield

Mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural approaches.

Relapse prevention
Relapse prevention for Depression – MBCT and overview
Psychopathology and treatment of depression with Mindfulness approaches
Validated outcome measurement for depression
The core processes for mindfulness and behaviour change in ACT
Present Moment, Acceptance, Cognitive defusion, Observer self, Committed Action and Values.
Evidence for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Willingness and Acceptance in facilitating behaviour change.

(Course content may be subject to change at the discretion of the College and trainers, this schedule is provided as a typical example.)

Entry Requirements:

This course is designed for mental health professionals including psychologists, GPs, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counsellors, hypnotherapists, social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, counselling and psychology students, etc. You should already be qualified to work with clients before taking this course or be in the process of completing a professional qualification.

Assessment:

After attending the classroom training, students will complete an online assessment from home. A certificate will be issued by the college on successful completion of the classroom training and assessment. Assessment is based on the course materials and the following recommended reading:
Cognitive Therapy, Basics and Beyond (1995) by Judith Beck Evidence-Based Practice of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (2009) by Deborah Dobson and Keith S. Dobson.

Course Fees:

£792 (£660 + VAT at 20%)
Course fees include handouts and refreshments (lunch and recommended books are not included in the fee)

A place can be reserved by payment of a deposit of £100 + VAT with the remaining fees due at least seven days before the start of the course, or in ten monthly instalments.

Tim LeBon

Tim is a UKCP registered psychotherapist in private practice in London. He is the author of Wise Therapy, Philosophy for Counsellors (Continuum, 2001) and has been teaching popular courses on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for many years. He trained in CBT at the Oxford Centre for Cognitive Therapy (OCTC) and at the Centre for Stress Management (London).

Dr Polly Ashworth, D Clin Psychol

Polly is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who completed her CBT training in Newcastle. She has worked for 20 years in the NHS, most recently delivering CBT based programmes for people with general health conditions, with a focus on pain. She has a research interest in cognitive factors associated with sleep disorders and clinical interest in the development of CBT interventions for insomnia in the context of general health conditions.

Henry J. Whitfield MSc (CBT/REBT) MBACP, Accredited Advanced TIR trainer and TIR practitioner (TIRA)

Henry founded Mindfulness Training Ltd in 2006. His research interests include the theoretical and practical integration of mindfulness with cognitive behavioural theories, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy processes and in case-formulated applications of mindfulness. After 4 years as a trauma specialist for Victim Support Lambeth, Henry is now conducting empirical research for City and Hackney Mind, investigating the process of values within different approaches to trauma counselling. He also works in private pratice, and teaches widely on the subject of Mindfulness-consistent therapies.