The Berne Institute 

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Certificate in the Theory and Practice of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (Level 1)

Six one-day modules and written assignment
Tutor: Andrew Stevens BSc MSc

This six-module course is designed for practitioners and trainees in counselling and psychotherapy who wish to integrate some of the theory and methodology of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) into the professional resources they already have as a Transactional Analyst.

CBT aims to facilitate the process of a person identifying the elements of their habitual thinking and behaviour that seem to be most related to the presenting problem for which they are seeking help. These key thoughts and actions are then reviewed to discover whether there may be alternatives that might be more constructive for the person to gradually learn to use routinely in their life. To aid an individual in this learning process, a CBT approach typically uses a number of specific cognitive and behavioural methods, which research conducted over the last four to five decades has shown to be effective for a wide range of problems – if applied with a high degree of both structure in adherence to the core CB approach with that method, and flexibility in adapting that approach to an individual’s particular circumstances.

The intended outcome of the Course is that students will be able to use basic CBT methods in routine clinical work with psychological and mental health problems presenting at mild to moderate levels of severity. Each day will include some consideration of typical problems encountered in the applications of CB methods with various client groups, and Module 6 will allow a more considered overview of problematic issues in application. Each day will be a mix of didactic presentation, small- and large-group discussions, and exercises. Participants will be expected to keep a reflective journal of their learning and application of CBT theory to TA theory and psychotherapy.

The course will begin in January 2010 and will comprise six one-day modules. All dates are Wednesdays.

Module I (20 Jan.): The CBT Model in Psychological Therapy
What is CBT? – In this module we will describe the core principles of a CB approach to psychological problems and psychotherapy; review some “not uncommon” beliefs about what CBT is – and is not; and describe various modes of offering a CB approach to clients. Assessment and Formulations – will describe a CB approach to collecting and making sense of clinical information, socialising clients to the approach, identifying therapeutic aims, and measuring outcomes.

Module II (17 Feb.): Core CBT Methods
This module will introduce the core methods of CBT  including: Structured Cognitive Methods – the concept of Guided Discovery, Socratic dialogue; “automatic thought records”, and the use of diary keeping, etc. Structured Behavioural Methods – behavioural experiments and skills learning – or re-learning. Beyond the therapy session – the use of “Homework”; transferring learning from the clinical session to real life, etc.

Module III (24 Mar.): A CBT Approach to Fear and Anxiety
This module will focus on the principles of emotional processing and exposure therapy, and the range of clinical applications of these methods, including examples of formulations and therapy methods for phobias, obsessive compulsive problems, post traumatic stress disorder, childhood trauma and unresolved grief.

Module IV (21 Apr.): A CBT Approach to Problems of Mood
This module will focus on the use of CBT methods with depression – including examples of formulations, structured activity techniques, countering depressive thoughts, etc. Some description of CBT approaches to other mood problems – e.g. bipolar disorder and anger, will also be included.

Module V (12 May): A CBT Approach to Habit Problems and “Unusual” Beliefs and Experiences
This module will focus on the use of CBT methods with addictions – including examples of formulations, and therapy methods for substance misuse problems, eating disorders, and psychosis.

Module VI (30 June*): Difficulties in Using a CBT Approach; Consolidating your CBT skills; and What Next?
This final module will consider some of the difficulties in using the CBT approach, including client and therapist factors (e.g. “resistance”, psychological-mindedness, incomplete application of methods, therapist cognitions). It will also focus on consolidating and integrating cognitive and behavioural approaches in your practice – and how to develop CBT training further. (*Please note: this module was previously announced as being on 23rd June - note the change in date to 30 June).

Written work
Participants wishing certification will be required to submit an assignment demonstrating the integration of some chosen aspect of the theory or practice covered on the course. Assignments are to be submitted by 31 August 2010 at latest. Participants will also be expected to keep a reflective learning journal that demonstrates their integration of CBT with TA.

Certification

When the course has been successfully completed and the assignments passed, eligible participants will be awarded a Certificate in the Theory and Practice of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (Level 1). Participants eligible for certification are those who:

a) have a recognised psychotherapy or counselling qualification or similar medical qualification; or
b) are in advanced training for a recognised qualification as in (a) above, having completed at least two years in an appropriately accredited training centre, and are conducting an active practice of psychotherapy or counselling.

If you are in doubt about your eligibility for certification, please contact the Course Registrar and we shall be glad to advise you.

Accreditation

For qualified professionals in transactional analysis psychotherapy, this course meets the criteria set by UKCP for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The course is also likely to provide CPD hours for qualified professionals in other modalities (please consult your own professional organisation’s CPD criteria). A certificate of attendance will be provided on request.

For TA trainees, attendance on this course can be logged as Advanced Training (Non-TA) towards the hours totals set by EATA for the CTA examination. Berne Institute students enrolled on the MSc / PGCD course can count the full course as six days’ attendance credit, and the assignment, if completed and passed, under Core Discipline III.

The Presenter

Andrew Stevens BSc MSc is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience in the NHS, and five years in Higher Education teaching postgraduate CBT. He worked for three years as Head of Adult Mental Health Services at Charing Cross Hospital, London, before moving to 12 years as a clinician in, and Manager of, an NHS Psychology service in Northamptonshire, and then to the University of Birmingham. He has worked primarily in adult mental health (including outpatient, acute inpatient, CMHT, rehabilitation, and General Practice) and community learning disability services. Andrew’s particular interests include improving timely access to the talking therapies through innovative clinical and technological developments, and how to improve clinical outcomes for “difficult to help” client groups.

Fees
 

Full course fee: Berne Institute members, £720; non-members, £780. This fee covers attendance at all six one-day modules of the course. (The marking fee for the written assignment is not included – please see below). The fee may be paid in full, or in instalments by Bank Standing Order.

Booking deposit (non-returnable): £100. Please make cheques payable to “The Berne Institute”.

Attendance at single sessions is available only to members of the previous CBT course, run between Oct. 2008 and Mar. 2009, who missed a session or sessions on that course and now wish to make up for the missed time. The cost is £120 per one-day session, to be paid in full at the time of booking.

Payment by instalments: if you book for the full course, and would like to pay the balance of your course fee in monthly instalments, we shall be happy to provide you with a Bank Standing Order form for this purpose. Please let the Course Registrar know, at the time of booking, that you would like to take this option. Please note that the Standing Order needs to have been confirmed by your bank by the beginning of the course; it is thus advisable to allow sufficient time before the course for your bank to process the Standing Order application.

Assignment marking fee: £50. This fee covers marking of the written assignment, with informative comment, feedback and guidance. (Please note: the marking fee is payable direct to the presenter at the time of marking, not to The Berne Institute).

Venue

The course will be held at The Berne Institute, Berne House, 29 Derby Road, Kegworth DE74 2EN. (Tel./fax 01509-673649; email: click here>> ). If you would like directions to the Institute, or a list of local accommodation, please ask the Course Registrar at the time of booking.

To book

You may wish to print out the booking form below; alternatively, please send the information to the Course Registrar by letter or email to the address below. Please send your booking deposit to confirm your application.

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Certificate in the Theory and Practice of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (Level 1): Booking Form

To: The Course Registrar, The Berne Institute, Berne House, 29 Derby Road, Kegworth DE74 2EN. (Tel./fax: 01509-673649; email: click here>> ).

Name:

Address:
 
 

Telephone (work):                                        (home):                                               email:

I wish to apply for ___  place(s) on the CBT Certificate course, and I enclose: a deposit of £100 per place / the full course fee of £720 per place (Berne member) or £780 per place (non-member) / or I was a member of the previous CBT course and I wish to apply for single session(s) on (date/s) _____________ and I enclose payment at £120 per day.

Total enclosed: £ ______   (Please make cheques payable to “The Berne Institute”)

Please tick as appropriate:

___  I am registering for the full course and would like to pay the balance of my fee by monthly instalments—please send me a Bank Standing Order form
___  Please send me a list of accommodation near The Berne Institute
___  Please  send  me directions to The Berne Institute

Please state your qualifications in psychotherapy or counselling or related medical qualification, or the number of years you have completed in training for these qualifications and the name of your training centre or trainer:
 
 

Please summarise your work experience in this field (if applicable) and the reason for your interest in this course (if you need more space, please continue overleaf):
 
 
 
 

Please send the booking form, together with your deposit (or full fee for single-day attendance), to confirm your application for a place on the course.