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Contact Info
Therapy In Practice
25 Turnberry Close
Shotley Bridge
County Durham
DH8 5XG
Tel: 01207 588282
Mobile: 07939 263115


Principles of CBT
Based on a formulation of the problem
Good relationship - trust
Active team work
Time limited
Structured
Problem focused & goal orientated
Current Problems
Educative - with a focus on prevention of relapse
Teaches individual to identify, evaluate unhelpful thoughts & behaviour
Uses techniques to change thinking mood & behaviour

Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Introduction To CBT And Applications In Physical Health Settings.

Therapy In Practice Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT Course Courses Aims Of Course:
To enable health care professionals to develop an understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques for use in the physical health setting.
Course Organiser:
Chris Irving - Respiratory Practitioner MBA BSc MCSP.
Course Tutors:
Sister Karen Heslop - MSc Health Studies, Post Grad Diploma in CBT - Respiratory Nurse Specialist. Dr Chris Baker - Consultant Psychologist.

Course Content

Day 1
Introduction and Course AimsKaren Heslop
Overview of what is CBTKaren Heslop
Understanding AnxietyChris Baker
Understanding DepressionChris Baker
Assessing Patients Using CBT - theory & practiceKaren Heslop
CBT Questioning Techniques - theory & practiceKaren Heslop

Day 2
CBT Treatment Strategies - theory & practiceChris Baker
Case PresentationsKaren Heslop & Chris Baker
Putting It All Together - Assessment and Treatment - Practice with Case StudiesKaren Heslop & Chris Baker
SummaryChris Baker
EvaluationKaren Heslop

Suggested Reading - To give an insight into CBT and prepare delegates for the course we would recommend the following :

Mind Over Mood: Cognitive Treatment Therapy Manual for Clients by Christine Padesky and Dennis Greenberger available at amazon.co.uk and tesco.com

CBT For Dummies by Rob Wilson & Rhena Branch available at amazon.co.uk & The Anglo American Book Co Ltd.

Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Trust Patient Information Leaflets for material on Depression and Panic & Anxiety.

References:

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