Training Course Details - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Course Overview:
This two-day course is designed for practitioners who support individuals with drug and alcohol problems. (Participants must be able to attend on both days)

CBT is a counselling approach that is designed to help individuals develop appropriate skills and strategies for change.  This course will provide practitioners with an overview of the theory and build on this to help develop appropriate skills and tecniques for working with individuals who wish to address their drug use.

Course Aims:

• Establish an understanding of Behavioural & Cognitive Theories
• Establish an understanding of the principles regarding Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Develop Cognitive Behavioural Therapy intervention skills

This course supports the knowledge and understanding of the following DANOS competencies:

AA2  Establish, sustain and disengage from relationships with individuals

AA4  Promote people's equality, diversity and rights

AB2  Support individuals who are substance users

AC1  Develop your own knowledge and practice

AI1  Counsel individuals about their substance use using recognised theoretical

        models