Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Coming Soon)

1-month, 5-days-a-week completely practical curriculum for a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) course, with daily 1-hour online sessions:

Important Topics Covered: Fundamentals of CBT

• No 1: Introduction to CBT: Principles & Techniques (Live role-play)

• No 2: Cognitive Distortions: Identifying and Challenging Thoughts (Practical exercises)

• No 3: Case Formulation in CBT: How to Structure Sessions (Mock case work)

• No 4: Thought Records: Monitoring and Modifying Thoughts (Hands-on demo)

• No 5: Behavioral Activation: Application in Depression (Role-play session)

Important Topics Covered: Core CBT Techniques

• No 6: Socratic Questioning: Guiding Clients to Challenge Beliefs (Practice role-plays)

• No 7: Cognitive Restructuring: Reframing Negative Thoughts (Practical application with peers)

• No 8: Exposure Therapy for Anxiety: Gradual Exposure Techniques (Live case study)

• No 9: Relaxation Techniques: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (Hands-on guided session)

• No 10: Case Discussion: Treating Anxiety Disorders with CBT (Group work)

Important Topics Covered: Advanced CBT Applications

• No 11: Behavioral Experiments: Testing and Shifting Beliefs (Real-life examples)

• No 12: Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with CBT (Simulated case study)

• No 13: CBT for PTSD: Trauma-Focused Techniques (Guided role-play session)

• No 14: Schema Therapy: Identifying Core Beliefs (Case work and discussion)

• No 15: Homework Assignments in CBT: How to Create Effective Assignments (Live session)

Important Topics Covered: Case Management & Ethical Considerations

• No 16: Case Review: CBT for Depression (Practical case presentation)

• No 17: Ethics in CBT: Working with Complex Cases (Case-based discussion)

• No 18: Supervision in CBT: Handling Feedback and Improving Skills (Role-play supervision)

• No 19: Multidisciplinary Collaboration in CBT (Simulated team discussion)

• No 20: Final Case Presentation: Students Present a Full CBT Treatment Plan (Peer feedback)

Assessment:
Final practical exam where students present a full CBT case formulation, session plan, and treatment strategy.

This curriculum provides hands-on practice with the core techniques of CBT, focusing on real-world application and case-based learning.