This two-day course aims to equip delegates with a comprehensive understanding of CBT for Social Anxiety Disorder.

Throughout the two-day course, interactive exercises, case studies, role-plays, and discussions will be used to facilitate learning and the practical application of CBT techniques for Social Anxiety Disorder treatment. The goal is to equip participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary to effectively apply CBT principles in treating Social Anxiety Disorder.

Day 1

Morning Session

Overview of Social Anxiety Disorder. Symptoms, impact on social interactions, and prevalence rates.

Fundamentals of CBT. Understanding CBT principles and its relevance in treating Social Anxiety Disorder.

Conducting assessments for Social Anxiety Disorder. Identifying feelings, avoidance behaviours, and negative self-beliefs associated with social situations.

Afternoon Session

Case formulation: Introduction to the CBT model of Social Anxiety Disorder (Clark & Wells)

Psychoeducation about SAD. Educating clients about the nature of social anxiety, the cognitive-behavioral model of social anxiety, and its cycle.

Cognitive restructuring: Techniques to challenge and reframe anxious thoughts related to social situations.

Day 2

Morning Session

Attention Training in treatment of Social Anxiety

Behavioural experiments. Engaging in behavioural tasks to challenge avoidance behaviours and test negative beliefs.

Afternoon Session

Developing effective social skills and assertiveness training to manage social anxiety.

Relapse prevention strategies. Creating plans to maintain progress and prevent relapse in social situations.

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