Course information

B22 - PRACTITIONERS CERTIFICATE IN COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY [online]

Provider: IICP Education and Training

Address: Killinarden Enterprise Park, Killinarden, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Web: http://www.iicp.ie

Contact: Marcella Finnerty

Title: Course Director

Email: marcella@iicp.ie

Telephone: 01 260 0805 / 086 260 9989

Category B : Certificate courses (NFQ level 5 or 6)
Format

Online

Objectives

This four-day certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) covers the broad areas of theory, assessment of presenting problems, disputation of irrational beliefs, and homework. The aim of the course is to equip participants with the necessary theoretical and clinical understand of the CBT approach to therapy.

The aim of the course is to equip participants with the necessary theoretical and clinical understanding of the CBT approach to counselling. The course content can be broken into four broad areas.
• Theory
• Assessment of presenting problems
• Disputation of irrational beliefs
• Homework

Content

Participants will learn the history of CBT. Assessment of a problem will be explored, and participants will learn how to identify rational and irrational beliefs. Participants will be taught the different types of disputation in CBT.

Participants will learn how to dispute irrational beliefs at a logical, empirical and pragmatic level. The role of homework will be explored in detail. Having identified the need to develop and strengthen rational beliefs, participants will be given the skills required to help their clients achieve same. 
The Certificate involves both theoretical and practical inputs, and learners will be encouraged to practice key CBT Skills in triads and small groups.

Target Group

Professional or personal interest in the area of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Entry Requirement

No entry requirements.

Selection Procedure
Qualification
IICP Certificate of Attendance and Participation. CPD: 30 hours
Assessment
n.a.
Accreditation
Institute of Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy (IICP Education and Training)
Background

This course has been organised in response to those seeking professional training and qualifications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Dates / Availability
Four full teaching days. This course runs a number of times a year.
Location
Online course.
Region
Dublin,Ulster,Munster,Leinster,Connacht
Application
Application form from contacts or online.
Cost
€495.00 (€421 for IICP Students/Alumni and VCS Counsellors) €200 deposit required when booking.