Module 1: Introduction to Cognitive Behavior Therapy – 451 hours
- Theoretical training: 160 hours
- Journal club 45 hours
- Experiential workshops 24 hours
- Practical skills training 25 hours
- Observation of clinical assessment 12 hours
- Clinical work 75 hours (distributed over 3 cases)
- Clinical supervision 35 hours
- Case study I assignment 25 hours
- Personal study 150 hours
- Reflection diary 10 hours
Entry Requirements
- BSc/BA in a mental health profession
- One reference letter by a clinical supervisor/employer/professor
- Interview
Note: The route to be registered as a Cognitive Behavior Hypno-Psychotherapist (all six modules) has the following entry requirements:
- BSc/BA in Psychology or Psychiatry or Psychological Counseling
- MSc in Psychology or Psychiatry or Psychological Counseling or certified training in a psychotherapeutic modality
- Prior clinical experience (at least 1 year of clinical experience)
- One reference letter by a clinical supervisor/employer/professor
- Interview
- Work license
Assessment:
- One literature review on a topic related to cognitive behavior therapy (1500 words),
- Maintaining a reflection diary
- Overall attendance (at least 80% of the courses need to be attended)
- Clinical supervision evaluation
- Evaluation on practical skills training
- Attendance to at least two experiential workshops (24 hours) on Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Multiple choice exam and session simulation (role play)
The program will commence in October and last until June. The courses will be delivered in 6 Weekends (Saturday 10.00-18.30, 60’ break, Sunday 10.00-18.30, 60’ break) and 31 Fridays (17.00-22.00, 15’ break).
| Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to CBT | 20 hours Friday 17.00-22.00, 15’ break Saturday 10.00-18.30, 60’ break Sunday 10.00-18.30, 60’ break |
| Clinical Assessment I | 15 hours Saturday 10.00-18.30, 60’ break Sunday 10.00-18.30, 60’ break |
| Clinical Assessment II, Psychoeducation & Problem Conseptualization I | 15 hours 3 Fridays 17.00-22.00, 15’ break |
| Problem Conceptualization ΙI & Treatment Planning I | 15 hours Saturday 10.00-18.30, 60’ break Sunday 10.00-18.30, 60’ break |
| Therapeutic Relationship & Therapeutic Skills I | 10 hours 2 Fridays 17.00-22.00, 15’ break |
| Cognitive Restructuring in Symptom Management: Cognitive Techniques | 10 hrs 2 Fridays 17.00-22.00, 15’ break |
| Behavioral Change & Skills Training: Behavioral Techniques | 10 hours 2 Fridays 17.00-22.00, 15’ break |
| Case Conceptualization I | 10 hours 2 Fridays 17.00-22.00, 15’ break |
| Case Conceptualization II & Treatment Planning II | 15 hours Saturday 10.00-18.30, 60’ break Sunday 10.00-18.30, 60’ break |
| Cognitive Restructuring of Core Beliefs and Self-Schemas: Cognitive Techniques | 15 hours 3 Fridays 17.00-22.00, 15’ break |
| Modification of Maladaptive Coping Strategies and Behavioral Patterns: Behavioral Techniques | 10 hours 2 Fridays 17.00-22.00, 15’ break |
| Resistance to Change and Motivational Interviewing | 10 hours 2 Fridays 17.00-22.00, 15’ break |
| Code of Ethics and Crisis Intervention | 5 hours 2 Fridays 17.00-22.00, 15’ break |
Journal Club
Mini groups will be conducted aimed at the presentation of therapeutic protocols, discussion, critical analysis and treatment of specific diagnostic disorders as well as the presentation of literature review on each clinical disorder and a critical review of existing research findings. Meetings will be held on Fridays 17.00-22.00 (15’ break). The total duration of these groups is 45 hrs.
Topics |
DSM-V & Contemporary Approaches to Psychopathology (5 hours) |
Emotional Disorders (5 hours) |
Panic Disorder (5 hours) |
Phobias (5 hours) |
Social Phobia (5 hours) |
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (5 hours) |
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (5 hours) |
Personality Disorders (Cluster A & C) (5 hours) |
Personality Disorders (Cluster B) (5 hours) |
Practical Skills Training Groups
The purpose of these meetings is the presentation and analysis of case studies and the experiential practice of basic therapeutic skills in Cognitive Behavior Therapy. The total duration of these groups is 25 hours.
Experiential Workshops
Students have to attend at least two experiential workshops. Each workshop is completed in three, 4 hours-long meetings.
Topics |
Assertiveness Training |
Overcoming Perfectionism |
Managing Anger |
Recovering from pain relief and medical complaints |
Clinical Work & Supervision
The total duration of clinical work in Module 1 is 75 clinical hours and 35 hrs of clinical supervision (10 hrs of supervision need to be completed on an individual basis, 25 hrs can be completed on a group basis). The 75 hrs of clinical work will be distributed in 3 cases with at least two different diagnoses.