CBT for person-centred counsellors

Expand your knowledge and understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and learn some basic skills to help you decide for yourself whether you want to make use of it in your own person-centred practice. This course is aimed at person-centred counsellors, other helping professionals and trainees.

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Key course information

Dates
12/01/12 - 22/03/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
10 weeks

Time
18:00 - 20:00

Fees ?
Full fee: £160
Senior fee: £160

Venue
FRA - Fashion Retail Academy

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Course code
PT548

Availability
This course has finished

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

Course outline

What is the course about?

The course is a practical introduction to CBT. It will provide an introduction to, and training in, some basic techniques and ideas used in CBT. The course is aimed at counsellors who are already trained in person-centred counselling, so there will also be room to discuss how CBT connects with person-centred practice. Whilst the focus of this course is practical rather than theoretical, there will also be an opportunity to evaluate CBT in terms of how useful or otherwise it can be for person-centred practitioners.

What topics will we cover?

What is CBT?
CBT and Person-Centred Counselling: Similarities and Differences
Formulation in CBT
Guided Discovery & Socratic Questioning
Cognitive Techniques
Behavioural Techniques
CBT for Depression
CBT for Anxiety
Introduction to Third wave CBT – ACT and MBCT
Evaluation of CBT: How I may use it in my practice, and what are its limitations?

By the end of this course you should be able to:

State what is distinctive about CBT as an approach to counselling
State at least 3 differences and similarities between CBT and person-centred counselling
Describe at least 3 principles and 3 techniques used in CBT
Use at least 3 CBT techniques
State at least 3 strengths and limitations of CBT.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You should have a background in or good knowledge of person-centred counselling and a strong interest in CBT, but no prior experience of CBT is required.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Teaching will be a combination of lectures, small-group discussion, role plays, videos and whole group discussion. The course will be structured in a way congruent with CBT, including requiring students to do homework using the techniques between sessions (for example doing a thought record).

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You should obtain a copy of the course reader:
Westbrook, D. Kennerley, H & Kirk, J. (2011) An introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Skills and Applications (Sage).

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses. .

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

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Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2530

counselling@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in course advice (term-time only) Tuesdays 13.30 - 14.30 (please ask at the Department Enquiry Desk).



To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Psychology, counselling & personal development

Tel: 020 7492 2530

counselling@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in course advice (term-time only) Tuesdays 13.30 - 14.30 (please ask at the Department Enquiry Desk).



To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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