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• Archive: What you'll learnDevelop an understanding of CBT principles and how they can be applied to address anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.Identify specific negative thinking patterns and cognitive distortions.Improve well-being and mood using evidence based strategies.Apply CBT principles in therapy and in other mental health settings.Increase positive thinking and improve satisfaction with self and life.The origin and history of CBTThe structure of CBT and who uses itRequirementsBasic understanding of common psychological terminology is suggestedDescriptionThis course explores the main aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and provides a general overview of the topic.
• After an introduction, the following topics are discussed in individual lectures:An outline of the courseReasons to learn about CBTEmpirical evidence related to CBT's effectivenessThe following section will cover basic principles of CBT so students can better understand important concepts .
• The following areas are addressed:The origin and history of CBT therapyTerms and definitions that students will need to knowKey principles of the cognitive modelThe following section of the course will teach students about how CBT is applied and implemented.
• The following areas are addressed:Understanding which professions use CBTThe structure of CBTThe relationship between therapist and clientHow homework is usedThe following section will discuss different categories of negative thinking and cognitive distortions.
• The section afterwards will discuss interventions and techniques that are commonly used by the therapist/counselor.