The Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) - Introduction workshop is aimed at clinicians with little or no previous knowledge of CBT. Participants learn basic knowledge and learn skills that may be useful in their clinical setting.
CBT comprises a range of cognitive and/or behavioural interventions that have often proven to be the psychological treatment of choice for a wide range of mental health issues.
The course explores how to begin to address maladaptive forms of thinking and/or behaviour; it will cover the basics of CBT, the ABC (activating event, beliefs and consequences) model and explore basic interventions (for example disputation, behavioural interventions, including useful approaches, tools and techniques).
Facilitated by Mental Health Education Hub SA.
Target audience
A foundational course suitable for mental health clinicians.
Prerequisites
Nil
Course length and delivery method
3 ½ hours.
Available by Zoom or face to face.
Outcomes
- an increased understanding of the concepts of CBT
- knowledge of the underlying principles of CBT
- how to identify an ABC
- explore disputing skills/tools
- discuss and practice clinical application of basic CBT skills
- why we should self-practice and self-monitor.
Specifically part 1 covers basic concepts and princples of CBT and ABCs. Part 2 will cover the role of negative thinking, activating events and beliefs.
Upcoming courses
See the Mental Health Education Hub SA training calendar for a list of upcoming dates.
Cost
- $65.45 ($60.00 + $5.45GST)
- $0 for all SA public mental health workforce including placement students
An administration fee of $25.00 will apply to all participants if you do not attend without notice on the day, or cancel within 24 hours of the course commencing.
Registering for the session
All registrations are to be submitted using the online form. If you experience any technical issues, email forms@sa.gov.au.
If you do not receive registration status correspondence within 10 working days of registering, or have any other issues email MentalHealthEducationHub@sa.gov.au
The Mental Health Education Hub SA does not maintain waiting lists.
When registering, applicants must register for part 1 and part 2 independently.
Course evaluation
We require all participants to complete an online evaluation form. It should only take a minute for you to complete and all information provided is confidential and anonymous. Your feedback assists us in maintaining and enhancing the quality of our programs.
Contact us
Email HealthMentalHealthLearning@sa.gov.au if you:
- have any issues or enquiries relating to this course
- need help completing the enrolment form.
- have not received a confirmation email after 10 days of enrolling