This two-day course aims to equip delegates with a comprehensive understanding of Specific Phobias and its treatment through CBT.

Throughout the course, interactive exercises, case studies, role-plays, and discussions will facilitate the learning and practical application of CBT techniques in treating specific phobias. The aim is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply CBT principles in specific phobia treatment.

Day 1

Morning Session

Introduction to CBT. Understanding the theoretical foundations and its application in treating specific phobias.

Overview of specific phobias. Definition, prevalence, and different types of specific phobias.

Conducting assessments for specific phobias. Identifying triggers, severity, avoidance behaviours, and associated cognitive patterns.

Case formulation. Developing individualised treatment plans based on assessment findings.

Afternoon Session

Psychoeducation about specific phobias. Educating clients about the nature of phobias and the cognitive-behavioral model of fear.

Cognitive restructuring. Techniques to challenge irrational thoughts and beliefs related to the specific phobia.

Day 2

Morning Session

Introduction to Exposure Therapy. Gradual exposure techniques to the feared object or situation associated with the specific phobia.

Implementing exposure hierarchies.

Developing coping mechanisms. Teaching adaptive coping strategies and skills to manage anxiety during exposure.

Afternoon Session

Behavioural experiments. Engaging in behavioural tasks to challenge avoidance behaviours and test phobia-related beliefs.

Relapse prevention strategies. Creating plans to sustain progress and prevent relapse.

Putting it together: how you and your service can put into practice what you have learned; identifying and problem solving barriers, planning and implementation going forward.

This course is suitable for mental health professionals (with or without a core training), including counsellors, psychotherapists, clinical psychologists and individuals interested in gaining insights into CBT

Note: This course provides foundational knowledge and skills for working with individuals but does not qualify participants to practice as CBT therapists. Consultation with a qualified mental health professional is essential for any clinical practice involving assessment, formulation, diagnosis or treatment. For information on becoming a CBT therapist in the UK, please see www.babcp.com

This course is available as an in-house training course, both online and face to face. Pre-recorded webinar coming soon.

Online, in-house: £2450 plus VAT (max 15 participants; extra participants are charged at £65 per person per day)

Face to face, in-house: £3450 plus VAT (max 15 participants; extra participants are charged at £85 per person per day)

Pre-recorded webinar: Coming soon.

To book this course for your team fill out the enquiry form and a member of our team will get back to you.

Alternatively you can email: enquiries@consultminerva.co.uk

Or call: +44 (0)20 8087 1676