Level II: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mental Health Disorders
Description
First practiced in the area of clinical depression cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is now recognized as a highly effective therapy for most mental health disorders such as depression anxiety suicidality bipolar disorders ADHD and trauma. In this advanced level course students will learn how to apply the CBT interventions learned in Level I to clinical (DSM-5) and sub-clinical issues. Today CBT is also widely used with sub-clinical issues that precede mental health disorders ? often referred to as the stressors of the "worried well" ? such as perfectionism guilt and shame procrastination and self-esteem concerns. In this advanced course students will hone their skills to assess the symptoms of these disorders and sub-clinical issues apply the most effective CBT interventions to treat the presenting symptoms and understand and use step-by-step CBT protocols.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates prices and delivery method. These may vary according to the program section and/or semester.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates prices and delivery method. These may vary according to the program section and/or semester.
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Overview

- Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: 0146
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.