CBT Fundamentals (Live)
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 12-2pm (EST)
This engaging two-hour course on CBT Fundamentals provides an essential introduction to the principles, techniques, and therapeutic relationship central to CBT. Designed for mental health professionals, case managers, and students, the course covers core concepts and practices that can be immediately applied in clinical settings. Attendees will learn effective strategies for identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns, exploring the dynamics of cognitive distortions, and utilizing evidence-based CBT techniques.
Attendees will earn CE credits upon completing the course.
Hosted by SWEET Institute
- Understand the foundational principles of CBT, including the cognitive model of emotional and behavioral responses.
- Identify common cognitive distortions and learn how to guide clients in recognizing and challenging these thought patterns.
- Apply fundamental CBT techniques, such as thought challenging, behavioral activation, and cognitive restructuring, in therapeutic practice.
- Build a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship essential for successful CBT interventions.
- Set measurable goals with clients to promote engagement and track progress.
- Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Overview of CBT principles and evidence-based applications.
- Exploring how CBT is structured and goal-oriented.
- Understanding Cognitive Distortions
- Identification of common distortions (e.g., all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing).
- Techniques to help clients recognize and challenge these patterns.
- Basic CBT Techniques
- Practical techniques for shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
- Practice exercises in thought records, behavioral experiments, and problem-solving.
- The Therapeutic Relationship in CBT
- Emphasizing empathy, trust, and collaboration in CBT.
- Fostering a positive client-therapist alliance to enhance therapy outcomes.
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Who is this for?
This course is for any clinician invested in learning new or honing existing skills to be able to use in dynamic ways to support their patients and clients and to end suffering.
KEY INFORMATION:
This course is eligible for 2 CEU for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psychologists in New York State
For more information about CEU approval, please click here.
Format: Live Online Seminar
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 12-2pm (EST)
"The presenter stayed focused on the material she wanted to get across to the participants. I'm not familiar with the topic and found it to be very enlightening. " - Bonnie, LCSW-R
"I would recommend because it explains step by step how to effectively work with a client who might benefit from CBT " - Roxana, LMSW
"It was very insightful in regards to looking how we technically cause our own anxiety by attaching certain meanings to a situation" - Lydia, LMSW
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Your Facilitator and Co-Facilitator
Mardoche Sidor, MD, is a Harvard-trained Quadruple Board Certified Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, School of Physicians and Surgeons, trained in and taught all major psychotherapeutic modalities, including and not limited to CBT, DBT, Family Systems, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is also the author of 11 books including Journey to Empowerment, Discovering Your Worth, The Power of Faith. and, The Art of Living. Dr. Sidor has worked both as a primary care physician and Medical Director in three different settings, including a Chief Medical Officer of the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES). He is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute. His 11th book, entitled, NLP for Clinicians is now available to the public.
Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW, is a Columbia-trained Social Worker with wide clinical, teaching, and supervision experience. She also has a background in management, mentorship, and leadership that spans more than 20 years. Her added passion is in advocacy and coaching. She has previously held Executive level positions, and two other directorships in different organizations. She is currently Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University School of Social Work and Adelphi University School of Social Work. She also maintains a private practice, provides supervision, and clinical and management training. She is also a personal and executive-level coach. She is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute.