Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
As a behavioral health professional, you may work with clients who make little headway in therapy because their cognitive distortions or “problematic thinking” patterns prevent them from living full lives. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the recognition and shifting of maladaptive thoughts and beliefs. Consequently, CBT can be used to treat a variety of behavioral health issues or concerns. Because CBT is an evidence-based practice, it is widely used by counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and psychiatric nurses. In this interactive course, you will learn introductory concepts of CBT, including how it can help resolve your clients’ problems concerning dysfunctional cognitions and behaviors, using an integration of cognitive and behavioral approaches. This course lays a foundation for the CBT approach for individuals with no prior exposure to this model, upon which you can later build greater familiarity through more advanced training.
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Course Code: REL-BHC-0-ICBT
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Recall the basic principles of CBT and how it differs from other therapies.
Explain the use of two core components of CBT.
Identify strategies you can use to enhance efficacy when using a CBT model.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: CBT: The Basics
Lexie’s First Visit
An Overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT Basics
Types of CBT
Key Aspects of CBT
A Snapshot of CBT Techniques
Clients Who Benefit from CBT
Review
Summary
Section 3: Characteristics of CBT
A Collaborative Approach
A Flexible Approach
A Goal-Oriented Approach
Orientation to CBT
Psychoeducation
Client Participation
Treatment Duration
Problems Treated with CBT
Criticisms of CBT
Review
Summary
Section 4: CBT Components
Components of CBT
Exploring Thoughts and Behaviors
Functional Analysis
Cognitive Restructuring and Thought Records
A Common Misunderstanding
Common Cognitive Distortions
Brian’s Thought Record
Learning New Skills
Review
Summary
Section 5: Enhancing the Efficacy of CBT
Measurement
Client Engagement
Building Skills Requires Time and Repetition
Between Session Practice
Commitment to Practice and Follow Through
Hesitations with Homework
Difficulties and Praise
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Jacob Helton, Psy.D.
Jacob Helton, Psy.D., received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Marywood University in Pennsylvania. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Chehalem Youth and Family Services in Newberg, Oregon, which included extensive training with at-risk youth and their families. He is licensed as a psychologist in Oregon and most recently worked in an integrated family medicine and internal medicine group for a large healthcare organization. Dr. Helton has worked in hospital, school, residential, and community mental health settings. He has provided treatment to clients across the lifespan and diagnostic spectrum, with an emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, co-occurring medical and mental health disorders, ADHD, insomnia, severe and persistent mental illness, and the aging. He has experience as a technical writer and has provided numerous trainings to mental health professionals, physicians, allied professionals, and direct care staff.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Beginner level Social Workers; Behavioral Health Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
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All courses offered by Relias Learning, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.