COUN686 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavior therapy is an evidence-based form of therapy often with brief application, used in differing settings, including CMH. Students will learn the rationale and benefits as well as limitations of CBT, as well as its history as derived from Learning Theory and Behavioral Therapy. Applying the principles of CBT for self-growth in use of standard forms and in dyad practice is included. The course will facilitate the studentsí understanding of the 1) therapeutic relationship specific to CBT, 2) principles of the basic factors including but not limited to automatic thoughts, cognitive distortions, and schemas with skill-building practice in class using both role play and studentsí own situations, 3) understanding and application of CBT principles to depression, anxiety, use of mindfulness CT particularly relating to depression, introduction to trauma-based CBT, CBT with children, couples, and families, use of CBT with more complex diagnoses, integrated CBT and assessment, and setting measurable goals in a case conceptualization. Students will develop skills in cultural adaptation of CBT.