The first thing to do is to understand the fundamental, core concepts of CBT. Jeff will show you the power of the original CBT model. He will show you how to socialize your clients to the cognitive model and three levels of cognitive function.

• Foundations in CBT
• Rationale for Techniques & Approach
• Neurobiological Findings
• Outcome Studies

• Treatment Concepts
• Socialization to the CBT Treatment Model
• Three Levels of Cognition
• Eliciting & Labeling Distortions
• Identify & Evaluate Automatic Thoughts

Through a series of case studies and role plays, you can gain a deeper understanding of cognitive conceptualization, the cornerstone of CBT that drives treatment planning. Jeff talks about effective CBT clinical application, including session structure and phases of treatment, before looking at some current adaptation of the cognitive model. There is a section on apps and technology in the end of the week.

• Cognitive Conceptualization
• Case Formulation
• Collaborative Empiricism
• Symptom Driven Treatment Planning

• Application in Clinical Practice
• Case Studies/Role Plays
• The Therapeutic Relationship
• Session Structure
• Phases of Treatment

• Offshoot Models
• Third Wave Approaches
• DBT
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
• Schema Therapy

• Technology in CBT
• Smart Phone Apps
• Text Dialogues

During week 3, you will apply CBT to specific problems and symptom sets you see in the clinical setting, and this week will focus on addiction and substance use disorders. There is a section on suicide risk assessment, documentation and cognitive components of treating suicidality.

• Bipolar and Depressive Related Disorders
• Cognitive Model of Depression
• Behavioral Activation
• Sleep Hygiene
• Activity Monitoring & Scheduling
• Modify Negative Cognitions
• Gratitude & Meaning
• Nutritional Interventions
• Bipolar Disorder

• Substance Use Disorders
• Impulse Control Models
• Monitor cravings & Resist Urges
• Relapse Prevention

• Suicidal Clients
• Risk Assessments
• Reasons for Living Inventories

Further building upon the application of CBT for specific clinical conditions, this section moves into anger management, multiple anxiety disorders including panic and phobias. Case studies will reinforce the application of CBT.

• Anxiety Disorders
• Generalized Anxiety
• Cognitive Model of Anxiety
• ”Worry Cure”
• Phobias
• Hierarchy Work
• Desensitization
• Panic Disorder
• Cognitive Model of Panic
• Interoceptive Strategies

• Anger
• Cognitive Model of Anger
• Role of Values & “Moral Resistance”
• Symptom Management

• OCD
• Intrusive Thoughts
• Metacognitive Strategies
• Exposure & Response Prevention

• PTSD
• Prolonged Exposure
• Nightmare Re-scripting
• Trauma Narratives

Take a look at the unique characteristics and corresponding assessment strategies when making a personality disorder diagnosis. You will apply CBT for non-borderline cluster B personality disorders. There will be more information on the therapy.

• Personality Disorder Treatment
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Schema Focused Therapy

• Personality Disorder Diagnosis
• Characteristics
• Assessment Techniques

• Cluster B Personality Disorders
  • Antisocial
  • Psychopathy
  • Behavior Management
  • Histrionic
  • Schema Modification
  • Constructive Alternatives for “Getting Noticed”

There are more treatment ideas for cluster B personality disorders. The course will end with additional case studies.

• Cluster B Personality Disorders
  • Narcissistic
  • Subtypes of Narcissism
  • Schema Mode Work
  • Borderline
  • DBT Based Strategies
  • Emotion Regulation Skills
  • Distress Tolerance Skills
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
  • Believe Reconstruction

• Advanced Strategies
• Modify Deep Seeded Beliefs
• Continuum Work
• Construct New Beliefs
• Internalization Exercises
• Build Resilience
• Cognitive Behavioral Chain Analysis
• Schema Mode Work