Social Care Ireland are coordinating a two day

Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

in Bru Columbanus, Wilton Way, Cork on the 31st Oct. and 1st Nov. 2017.

The key aim of this workshop is that participants will learn to observe, assess, evaluate, and formulate treatment using the client’s environmental influencers as well as their thoughts, moods and emotions, and behaviour. The approaches presented are usable, up-to-date and strongly evidence-based.

Course Learning Outcomes
• On completion of the course participants should be able to;
• Describe the CBT model
• Outline the principles of CBT
• Discuss the importance of therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively with clients
• Outline the process of goal setting and utilising psycho-education for everyday practice
• Describe a range of frameworks of understanding behaviour from a CBT perspective
• Outline fundamental cognitive processes
• Utilise basic mindfulness strategies for self care
• Apply basic cognitive behavioural tools in everyday work settings

Course Content

• Overview of the Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Model
• Outline of the basic principles of CBT
• The therapeutic alliance in CBT
• Collaborative working in CBT
• Goal orientation of CBT
• The of role Psycho-education in CBT
• Overview of cognitive behavioural frameworks including ABC Model, Five Part Model. APET Model
• Outline key cognitive processes including Self-Regulation, Expectations, Helplessness, Attribution, Cognitive dissonance, Problem solving and coping
• Introduction to practical mindfulness strategies
• Cognitive behavioural tools for everyday work situations

Course Facilitator

The course provider is MindAware Consultancy Limited, a company specialising in training in Cognitive Behavioural Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, Clinical Supervision, and Mindfulness Based Approaches. All trainers hold Masters Degrees in Health or Social Care as well as counselling/psychotherapy qualifications. They are all trained in the use of CBT in a range of Health and Social Care settings. Additionally they all have in excess of 15 years clinical experience and very significant expertise in education and training.