This innovative and comprehensive modular Certificate provides participants with skills to use the core principles of CBT with Children and Adolescents. It was designed exclusively for SDS Seminars Ltd by Dr Andrew Beck, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester, Senior Lecturer on the Children and Young People’s Talking Therapies programme, a member of the BABCP Scientific Committee, a Past President of BABCP in cooperation with Paul Grantham, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, SDS Founder.
The course consists of:
- 14 modules on CBT for children and adolescents that can be booked individually or together with a substantial saving
- Final Online Test
The course emphasises strong links between theory and practice with a particular focus on the development of practical skills used in the treatment of commonly occurring emotional and behavioural problems.
It was designed exclusively for SDS Seminars Ltd by Dr Andrew Beck, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester, Senior Lecturer on the Children and Young People’s Talking Therapies programme, a member of the BABCP Scientific Committee, a President of BABCP (2020) in cooperation with Paul Grantham, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, SDS Founder. It is delivered only by BABCP Accredited CBT Therapists.
You will develop skills in assessment, formulation and treatment of mental health problems with particular emphasis on how these need to be adapted to take into account the cognitive and emotional development of the child, the culture and context of the child and family and the presence of neuro-developmental disorders such as ADHD, Learning Difficulties or Autism.
The course pays particular attention to the need to embed assessment, formulation and treatment in the family system and to include parents as co-therapists wherever possible. To support this work the course includes teaching on engaging and supporting parents and teachers to utilise CBT techniques to aid the development of a child’s social and emotional regulation, and to develop skills in the implementation of strategies to manage externalising behaviours.
The course also considers the impact of childhood trauma on the development of mental health problems and enable participants to understand the degree to which a history of trauma might need to be taken into account as well as the degree to which culture, religion and ethnicity need to be considered when adapting CBT for children and young people.
Important: If you are not familiar with CBT essential principles and skills it is strongly recommended that you take the BPS Approved 3-day CBT: Introductory Course before or during your participation in this Certificate.
