Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT QLS Level 3

What is CBT? Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that is commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but it can also be used to treat other mental and physical problems. It is based on the concept that negative thoughts can trap you in a cycle, with its aim to break down problems to smaller parts to help you deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way. During this Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT QLS Level 3 course, you will explore the development of CBT, the therapeutic relationship, CBT and depression, and much more. This course will allow you to study the convenient way! You decide when and where you learn, at your own pace. Your coursework can be submitted by either post or email, making it easy and hassle-free. You choose whether you want to study this course online or as a course pack. All your course materials will then be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be simpler. Our experienced and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away! What next? There are several avenues you can go down once you have successfully completed this course. You could take a look at our other psychology courses, or you could further your education by studying a psychology degree at university. If you want to work in psychology using your Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT Level 3 qualification, here are just a few of the jobs you could explore (depending on your credentials):

• Counsellor
• CBT therapist
• Mental health therapist
• Intervention therapist
• Wellness therapist
• Psychotherapist

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Course Content

Unit 1 Development of CBT

• Introduction
• Background
• Social-cognitive perspectives on behaviour
• Overview of behavioural methods
• The ABC Model
• Defining irrational beliefs
• The triadic structure of CBT
• Techniques

Unit 2 CBT principles

• The therapeutic relationship
• Practical skills
• Awareness, knowledge and understanding
• Conversational skills
• Positive experience
• How is therapy delivered?
• CBT Assessment
• Self-concepts
• Reflective practice

Unit 3 CBT therapeutic skills

• Forms of assessment
• Case formulation
• Further cognitive strategies
• Problem-solving skills
• Behavioural tasks
• Organising sessions and programmes
• Reading behaviour
• Behaviour and beliefs
• Ending the CBT programme

Unit 4 Depression

• The central nervous system (CNS)
• How do drugs work on the CNS?
• Depression
• CBT and Depression

Unit 5 CBT and psychological problems

• Anxiety
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Panic disorder
• Phobias

Unit 6 CBT and personality disorders

• Classifications of psychological disorders
• DSM-IV-TR and ICD-10
• More on personality disorders
• Causes and effects of personality disorders
• Psychosis
• Acute psychotic episodes
• Schizophrenia
• Reviewing the CBT ethos