CBT Training Program - Workshop Depression

Certificate in Evidence-based CBT for Depression

A sophisticated examination of this evidence would suggest that some elements of the CBT package may be more potent than others (e.g. a structured approach, Shaw et al., 1999; getting behaviourally activated, Jacobsen et al., 1996), and some approaches to therapy may be more helpful than others (e.g. maintaining a strong empathic relationship, Trepka et al., 2004).

This workshop will focus on current understandings of the most effective ways to address depression from a CBT perspective, focussing on formulation, structure, technique and process.  As with other NRUDRH workshops, participants will start the workshop before they arrive.  The workshop itself will place emphasis on demonstrations, skills practice, self-experiential work, and reflective practice as the best ways to translate theoretical knowledge into procedural skills.

The objectives for this workshop are that participants will:

1. Knowledge: Gain a good understanding of:
   a) the theoretical underpinnings of the CBT formulation of depression
   b) the rationale for core CBT interventions for depression and the knowledge to put   these into practice
2. Skills: Gain a strong grounding and/or consolidation of prior skills in:
   a) CBT formulation skills for depression (five-part model, maintenance cycles, developmental   formulation)
   b) A range of best practice CBT skills (conceptual, structural, technical, interpersonal) to work collaboratively with depressed clients.
   c) Interpersonal skills for CBT with depressed clients (e.g. empathy, warmth, genuineness, collaborative relationship, curiosity, engendering hope)
3. Attitudes:  Understand and have experimented with assuming key CBT attitudes. In particular attitudes of;
   a) Curiosity
   b) Collaboration
   c) Engaging willingness to experiment.
   d) Warmth, empathy, and genuineness of interest and concern
   e) Acceptance and validation of feelings
   f) Enhanced confidence and renewed hope in working with depressed and suicidal client

Applicants will be encouraged to practice CBT skills on themselves post-workshop, as a means to further their confidence to try out their new skills and learned strategies in work contexts

NB. As with other NRUDRH workshops, this workshop will be supported by pre-workshop reading and an exercise (2 hrs), and post-workshop reflective practice (1-2 hrs)

References
Jacobson, N.S., Dobson, K.S, et al. (1996). A component analysis of cognitive-behavioural treatment for depression.  Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 64, 295-304.

Shaw, B., Elkin, I. et al. (1999). Therapist competence ratings in relation to clinical outcome in cognitive therapy for depression.  Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 67, 837-846.

Trepka, C., Rees, A., Shapiro, D.A., Hardy, G.E. and Barkham, M. (2004). Therapist competence and outcome of cognitive therapy for depression.  Cognitive Therapy and Research, 28, 143-157.

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