Course Description:
This workshop serves as an introduction to evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Techniques (CBT) applicable in various community-based social service settings. Participants will gain insight into how thoughts influence behaviour and how cognitive-behavioural interventions can be powerful tools for helping clients address issues such as addiction, depression, and anxiety. Through active learning, case examples, and role play, participants will not only explore the theory behind cognitive-behavioural approaches, but also develop practical skills to incorporate these techniques into their own practice.
Course Objectives:
1. Understand the fundamental principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and how thinking patterns affect behavior.
2. Learn how CBT interventions can be applied to help clients manage challenges like addiction, depression, and anxiety.
3. Gain hands-on experience with CBT techniques through case examples and role play.
4. Develop the ability to integrate CBT strategies into your work with clients in social service settings.
Course Outcomes:
1. Participants will be able to recognize the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in clients.
2. Participants will acquire practical tools to apply CBT interventions in their work with individuals facing mental health or addiction challenges.
3. Participants will feel more confident in using CBT techniques as part of their professional toolkit to improve client outcomes.