Important Topics Covered

1 Month Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Course 
Classes – Monday and Tuesday
Time – 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Stating Date – 12th May 2025
There will be a real Client/Patient interaction for real practical Exposure
(Attention – The client is willing to volunteer and knows that he/she will be a part of training)
There will be dedicated classes for roleplays
Attention – Lifetime Recording will be provided of all the classes

Introduction to CBT
• Historical background and evolution of CBT
• Foundational principles of CBT
• Cognitive Model (Beck’s model)
• Structure and goals of CBT sessions
• Automatic thoughts, beliefs, and core schemas
• CBT vs. other therapy approaches

Assessment and Case Conceptualization, Cognitive Techniques
• Identifying automatic thoughts
• Socratic questioning
• Thought records

Activities: Practice using Thought Record worksheets
• Downward arrow technique
• Reframing maladaptive beliefs (Core beliefs and intermediate beliefs)
• Cognitive restructuring
• Behavioral experiments

Behavioral Techniques
• Behavioral activation
• Activity scheduling
• Mastery and pleasure rating
• Avoidance cycles in depression
• Graded task assignment
• Exposure therapy (for anxiety, OCD, PTSD)
• Hierarchy building
• Response prevention

CBT for Specific Disorders
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Personality Disorders

Real Life Case Discussions
Role Plays & Activities during session to better understand the techniques & how to implement it in Clinical settings.