Health & wellbeing
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT for short) is a talk-based therapy that focuses on the way thoughts and beliefs affect the way someone feels and behaves. It teaches coping skills to deal with problems and breaks the cycle of a negative thought pattern. CBT is a therapy recommended for many different types of mental health issues.
What you will learn
- What CBT is and the theory behind it.
- Who CBT is for.
- What a CBT session involves.
- How you can support a young person.
- Information about other related therapies.
How the course works
The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.
A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.
Who it is for
Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.