Want to understand the basics of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)? This short course introduces you to key concepts and therapeutic methods used in CBT. You'll explore the historical development of relevant theories and discover how basic concepts can be applied to improve your own wellbeing. This course is perfect for anyone curious about CBT or looking to enhance their understanding of counselling approaches.
This course covers:
A brief history of CBT (including some basic concepts of cognitive and behavioural theories)
The Core Principles of CBT
Self-reflection
Scenario setting for wellbeing
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
You must be 19 or over on the start date of the course.
There are no academic entry requirements for this workshop.
The session will be delivered on-site at our Richmond campus. If learning needs to take place online, you will need a PC (with a camera and microphone), laptop, tablet, or smartphone and access to the internet.
This course assumes you have little or no prior knowledge of CBT. You'll participate in tutor presentations, Q&A sessions, and discussions, with opportunities for interactive pair and group work. There is no formal assessment, but you'll be expected to actively participate in your individual learning plan, group activities, and self-reflection tasks. You'll be encouraged to share your personal experiences if you feel comfortable. Following this course, you may be interested in our other "Approaches to" introductory courses or other mental well-being courses. If you are interested in becoming a counsellor, you may be interested in our Introduction to Counselling course, which can lead to studying for a qualification through the Level 2 Counselling Skills course.
This is an on-site, classroom-based course. Please arrive promptly and commit to attending the whole session. Please bring pen and paper or another method of note-taking. For other related mental well-being and counselling courses, see our website www.rhacc.ac.uk [1]