CBT – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

This course will help counsellors, and others in helping professions, affect positive change in clients’ lives by integrating cognitive behavioral counselling approaches.

What You Will Learn?

• Articulate the fundamental principles and theories behind Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• Recognize the appropriate applications and limitations of CBT in various situations.
• Develop plans to incorporate CBT tailored to individual client needs.
• Describe specific CBT techniques and exercises.
• Evaluate the progress and effectiveness of CBT interventions in a client's healing or wellness journey.

• Recognize the ethical considerations related to CBT in practice.
• Communicate effectively about CBT principles, techniques, and outcomes to clients and other professionals.

Details

Course Prerequisites:

• Completion or current enrolment in a counselling program or current employment is in a helping profession preferred but not required.

Learning Objectives:

• The main goal of this course is to help students successfully use CBT, when appropriate, in their counselling practice.

Requirements:

• Students must complete each section and pass the final exam with a score of 80%.

Method Of Student Evaluation:

• Formative assessment will be via checks for understanding that must be passed before progressing to the next section. A final open book quiz will be used as the summative assessment.