Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
 
A Distance Learning Course of 24 Lessons
 
Course Description 
A professional training course in Cognitive Behavioural Training (Therapy). Suitable for new students and existing therapists or coaches who wish to add CBT methods to their professional toolbox. Includes comprehensive core counselling modules and is designed to enable the graduate to meet the National Occupational Standards for Counselling in relation to counselling work within the context of Cognitive Behavioural Training.
 
Course Syllabus
What is CBT
Levels of change
Counselling
Counselling 2: Basic Methods and Basic Counselling Skills
Developmental Psychology
Psychotherapy (psychodynamic methods and history)
Humanism
Cognitive Behavioural Change (CBT) Part 1
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Part 2
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Part 3
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Practical methods
Coaching  – Philosophy
Coaching  – Planning
Coaching  – Mind Sets
Referral and Assessing Seriousness
CBT for Depression and Anxiety 1: Working with Minor Emotional issues
CBT for Depression and Anxiety 2: Working with more serious Emotional issues
CBT for Depression and Anxiety 3: Managing depression, NEAD, Early warning systems, Bi Polar, Personality disorders. Management and cooperation with professionals
CBT for relationships
Complementary CBT Techniques 1
Complementary CBT Techniques 2
CBT forms and method for other issues
Anger and Stress Management Training
Professional Practice
 
Qualifications
On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:
Qualification 1: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Diploma
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

Qualification 2: ASET Level 5 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Award
This Course leads to an ASET Level 5 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independantly accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework (NFQ) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).
The Award has been designed by a learning provider to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements and as such is not listed as a qualification on NQF. While the duration, content or assessment may vary from similar national qualifications, in accrediting the programme at level 5, ASET attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 5 national qualification.
At the end of the course you will receive an award issued by Stonebridge Associated College, and also gain full ASET accreditation for the course.
 
Tutor Support 
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!
 
Requirements for Entry 
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
 
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 360 hrs.

Additional Information

Online version -£20 (+VAT)
 
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included
All study materials
Study Guide
Full Tutor and Admin support
The course fee includes the ASET registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).

What is ASET
ASET is a recognised National Awarding Body.
This course is accredited by ASET. ASET are a leading National Awarding Body, recognised in the U.K by the Department for Education and Skills (DfEs), Learning Skills Council (LSC) and the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA). ASET specialise in providing, quality-assuring and certificating vocational learning programmes.