Learn about concepts and techniques in cognitive behavioural therapy and their application in supporting mental health. Courses are unaccredited and offer an understanding of the subject, in an introductory course and progression course exploring the subject further.  The courses are designed for personal interest and offering an insight to further study in this subject and do not provide a professional qualification or entitle the learner to practice cognitive behavioural therapy professionally.

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Who are these courses for?

This course is suitable for anyone wishing to learn foundation concepts and techniques in cognitive behavioural therapy and gain a view of their application in supporting mental health. Learners should have a good level of English language speaking and listening skills. This programme does not provide a professional qualification or entitle the learner to practice cognitive behavioural therapy professionally.

 

This course does not lead to a qualification, is for personal development and is at beginner level.

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Courses Available

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Introduction

Learn about concepts and techniques in cognitive behavioural therapy and their application in supporting mental health. This course is live online in a virtual classroom in weekly tutored sessions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Delve Deeper

This course is live online, suitable for those learners who have attended the ACL Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Introduction course, and anyone wishing to gain further knowledge of CBT, focussing on how changing our cognition and behaviour can promote healthier self-care, and support mental health.

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How will I learn?

Teaching methods may include tutor presentations, group discussions, pair work, role play. Your tutor will give feedback and you will be encourage to reflect on and record your own progress.

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How to enrol

View all CBT Courses and book your course.

You can also view our full range of Mental Health & Wellbeing Courses.

For further information about the courses or to discuss suitability please email Juliet.Gill@essex.gov.uk. You can also call 0345 603 7635 to enrol.