The ultimate guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT

This course explores the main aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and provides a general overview of the topic. After an introduction, the following topics are discussed in individual lectures:An outline of the courseReasons to learn about CBT Empirical evidence related to CBT's effectivenessThe following section will cover basic principles of CBT so students can better understand important concepts. The following areas are addressed:The origin and history of CBT therapyTerms and definitions that students will need to knowKey principles of the cognitive modelThe following section of the course will teach students about how CBT is applied and implemented.

The following areas are addressed:Understanding which professions use CBTThe structure of CBTThe relationship between therapist and client How homework is usedThe following section will discuss different categories of negative thinking and cognitive distortions. The section afterwards will discuss interventions and techniques that are commonly used by the therapist/counselor. Each category of negative thinking and each intervention will have it's own lecture.

The course concludes with a discussion on the limitations of CBT, supplemental therapies and alternative therapies. The course contains a variety of resources that the student can use to improve their understanding of CBT and for practice purposes. These resources are:Linked articles and websitesPowerPoint slides Worksheets and example sheetsA quiz for every sectionThank you for your interest.