Dr. Judith Beck helps health and mental health professionals of all skill levels expand their understanding of CBT in this self-directed interactive training. This course provides you with the history of CBT, the theory behind CBT, and a step-by-step description of how to apply the most important techniques to yourself and your clients.
Essential topics include conceptualizing cases according to the cognitive model, structuring sessions, developing a sound therapeutic relationship, and collaboratively developing Action Plans. You will practice by using CBT techniques on yourself, to give you a greater understanding of why and how to use specific interventions and how to better explain the rationales and process to clients. Role play demonstrations, annotated transcripts, conceptualization diagrams, worksheets, and clinical roundtables with a panel of expert therapists illustrate the main principles of CBT treatment.
Who should takes the course
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Addiction Counselors
- Psychotherapists
- Therapists
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- other Behavioral Health Professionals
- Nurses
Learning Objectives:
Understand Core CBT Principles
Explain the cognitive model and how it applies to emotional and behavioral problems
Describe the development and key components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Summarize the empirical support for CBT across various psychological conditions
Conduct Structured CBT Sessions
Build and maintain a collaborative therapeutic relationship
Structure CBT sessions effectively, including agenda setting and goal tracking
Use Socratic questioning to guide clients toward insight and change
Apply Cognitive Conceptualization Skills
Identify automatic thoughts, core beliefs, and assumptions
Create and use cognitive conceptualization diagrams to guide treatment
Distinguish between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in client narratives
Implement Cognitive and Behavioral Techniques
Evaluate and respond to maladaptive thoughts using cognitive restructuring
Apply behavioral experiments to test unhelpful cognitions
Teach clients to recognize cognitive distortions and develop healthier thinking patterns
Design and Review Action Plans
Assign and review behavioral homework to reinforce therapy goals
Increase client follow-through with tools like covert rehearsal and credit
Integrate values and aspirations into action planning for meaningful progress
Course Modules / Outline
- Module 1: Introduction to Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- An Overview of the Cognitive Model
- Introduction to Socratic Questioning
- Advantages/Disadvantages Analyses
- Key Components of Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Definition and Development of CBT
- Research on CBT
- Module 2: Conducting CBT Sessions
- The Therapeutic Relationship
- Values and Aspirations
- Typical Day and Setting Goals
- Structuring Sessions and Interrupting Clients
- Module 3: Rachel’s Therapy Session
- Rachel’s Therapy Session
- Module 4: Cognitive Conceptualization
- Overview of Cognitive Conceptualization
- Automatic Thoughts
- Core Beliefs, Assumptions, and Coping Strategies
- Cognitive Conceptualization Diagrams
- Using the CCD to plan treatment
- Module 5 – Responding to Unhelpful Cognitions
- Identifying Automatic Thoughts and Distinguishing Cognitions from Emotions
- Identifying Core Beliefs
- Identifying Coping Strategies and Assumptions
- Cognitive Distortions
- Socratic Questioning
- Behavioral Experiments and Additional Techniques to Test Cognitions
- Evaluating Maladaptive Core Beliefs
- Responding to Cognitions
- When not to evaluate unhelpful cognitions
- Module 6 – Action Plans
- Overview of Action Plans and Therapy Notes
- Behavioral Assignments
- Increasing the Likelihood of Action Plan Completion
- Covert Rehearsal and Credit
- Reviewing Action Plans
Why Take This Course?
The Essentials of CBT course offers a clear, practical, and evidence-based introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, led by Dr. Judith Beck and the Beck Institute team. Whether you’re new to CBT or want to sharpen your skills, this course delivers structured, real-world training you can apply immediately.
Here’s why it’s worth taking:
Learn from the source
Train with Dr. Judith Beck, a world authority in CBT and daughter of CBT founder Dr. Aaron Beck, ensuring you learn directly from the most trusted experts in the field.
Real clinical insight
Watch real therapy sessions, listen to expert case discussions, and see how professionals apply CBT concepts to real-life situations.
Clear, structured approach
The course breaks CBT into six easy-to-follow modules, covering theory, session structure, cognitive conceptualization, and core intervention techniques.
Flexible and self-paced
Access high-quality content at your own pace—anytime, anywhere—making it ideal for busy professionals and students.
Practical, not theoretical
Designed to help you apply CBT methods with clients, this course emphasizes actionable tools, such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral experiments, and action planning.
Meet the Course Expert:
Dr. Judith S. Beck is a prominent psychologist and an expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). She is the daughter of Aaron T. Beck, the founder of cognitive therapy, and has significantly contributed to the development and dissemination of CBT. Dr. Beck is the President of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, a leading international training center for CBT.
She is known for her work in applying CBT to a variety of psychological disorders and issues, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and personality disorders. Dr. Beck has authored several influential books and publications, including “Cognitive Therapy: Basics and Beyond,” which is widely used as a textbook in CBT training programs. Her work emphasizes the importance of practical, evidence-based approaches to therapy, focusing on helping clients identify and modify unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors.
Dr. Beck is also recognized for her commitment to training and supervising clinicians worldwide, ensuring that the principles and techniques of CBT are accessible and implemented effectively across different settings and populations.
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