30-Hours Professional Diploma in Cognitive Therapy
Credit hours
3
Central to cognitive therapy is the idea that thoughts shape emotions and behaviour. Learners study the cognitive model, how to identify automatic thoughts and core beliefs, common thinking distortions, restructuring and reframing techniques, behavioural strategies and Socratic questioning. Its application to depression and anxiety is also discussed, giving helping professionals and students a solid conceptual grounding.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Cognitive Therapy and Psychological Foundations
- 02The Cognitive Model: Interplay Between Thoughts, Emotions, and Behaviour
- 03Identifying Negative Automatic Thoughts and Core Beliefs
- 04Cognitive Distortions: Recognition and Clinical Relevance
- 05Cognitive Restructuring and Reframing Techniques
- 06Behavioural Strategies in Cognitive Therapy
- 07Socratic Questioning and Guided Discovery Methods
- 08Cognitive Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Disorders
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