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Third Wave Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has become one of the most powerful therapeutic developments within the last 15 years. This modular Certificate Course is designed to provide both an up-to-date theoretical overview of a selection of Third Wave CBT approaches along with their practical application within a range of practice environments.
The Certificate focuses on separate modules relating to Mindfulness, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). These different Third Wave approaches are integrated via an additional online presentation exploring the meaning and contradictions within these approaches. Over and above this there is a particular focus on practical issues, problems and dilemmas within each Third Wave approach and how they can be successfully addressed.
Third Wave Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has become one of the most powerful therapeutic developments within the last 15 years. This modular Certificate Course is designed to provide both an up-to-date theoretical overview of a selection of Third Wave CBT approaches along with their practical application within a range of practice environments.
The Certificate focuses on separate modules relating to Mindfulness, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). These different Third Wave approaches are integrated via an additional online presentation exploring the meaning and contradictions within these approaches. Over and above this there is a particular focus on practical issues, problems and dilemmas within each Third Wave approach and how they can be successfully addressed.
Learning outcomes and objectives:
Delegates will have an understanding of both the differences and linking concepts within 3rd Wave CBT
Delegates will understand the conceptual basis of Mindfulness, ACT, CFT and DBT
Delegates will learn practical strategies associated with the above therapeutic approaches and in a number of instances see demonstrations of such strategies and have opportunities to practice them
Delegates will explore common therapeutic problems and dilemmas associated with 3rd Wave approaches and how to resolve them
Mindfulness provides the key linking theme within the Certificate in 3rd Wave CBT. Representing both a state of being as well as a technique, this two day course provides both practice opportunities regarding different types of mindfulness training and provides a context within which different 3rd wave approaches incorporate or conceptualise mindfulness – from compassionate mindfulness, through Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy to developing Mindfulness as an alternative skill to emotional avoidance. The focus on attention and non-judgemental acceptance rather than avoidance, control and judgement ensures that mindfulness becomes a thread running throughout third wave psychotherapies.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a treatment package that combines several traditions such as early behaviourism, positive psychology and mindfulness. ACT is a trans-diagnostic model that has been successfully used to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, eating disorders and substance misuse. ACT’s target is to promote psychological flexibility, that is, the ability to behave in a way that is consistent with one’s values even in the presence of aversive experiences (e.g. thoughts, feelings, physical pain). This is true as much for our clients as for the ACT practitioner. If you work in a context in which behaviour change is paramount, then this course will provide you with some very useful tools.
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is a research-based therapy founded on a combination of principles from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Evolutionary Psychology and Attachment Theory. It was developed to work specifically with clients who had high levels of shame and self-criticism and who had had early experiences of poor attachment, affiliation and affection. By developing care and affiliative focused motivation, attention, emotion, behaviour and thinking CFT begins to address these problems. Key skills with CFT include the use of compassion focused imagery, the development of a compassionate self and the use of a sense of a compassionate self to engage with areas of personal difficulty.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) has developed as a combination of operant and skills training approaches, the incorporation of the concept of dialectics and the central role of mindfulness. Variations of DBT – in its pure form, in the form of its component parts or in adapted forms such as Radically Open DBT have developed as a gold standard approach to working with “treatment-resistant” and “difficult to treat” clients. DBT has been demonstrated to be effective with Borderline Personality Disorder, suicidal intent, sexual abuse survivors, chemical dependency and eating disorders. Its recognition of motivational obstacles to therapeutic engagement and its creative solutions mark it out as one of the most practical approaches to poor motivation in the therapeutic arena today. Its four component parts – of Mindfulness, the development of Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Skills – provide a research-based set of skills and protocols that delegates will be able to draw from whatever their working context.
The modules can be taken in any order. Delegates who attend one or more courses will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.
SDS Accreditation, Level 1 (Foundation) is awarded upon completion of any of the modules comprising the Certificate in Third Wave CBT.
This level of accreditation gives you a Certificate of Attendance and enables you to state on your CV that you hold SDS Accreditation in Third Wave CBT, Level 1 (Foundation).
Your accreditation is valid for three years, after which you may no longer make the above statement.
This level of accreditation can be renewed by completing a refresher course.
SDS Accreditation, Level 2 (Assessed Academic Competence) is awarded upon completion of all modules comprising the Certificate in Third Wave CBT and successful completion of the associated online exam.
This level of accreditation gives you a BPS Approved Certificate in Third Wave CBT. It also enables you to state on your CV that you hold SDS Accreditation in Third Wave CBT, Level 2 (Assessed Academic Competence).
Your accreditation is valid for three years, after which you may no longer make the above statements.
This level of accreditation can be renewed by completing a refresher course.
SDS Accreditation, Level 3 (Clinical Proficiency) has the same requirements as Level 2, with the following additional requirements:
Submission of a project of an acceptable standard (3,000 words) at the end of your Certificate training. The purpose of the project is to demonstrate that you can apply the academic knowledge gained from the course to a clinical situation.
Submission of a written statement from your Clinical Supervisor confirming that you have received supervision at least four times per year for a minimum period of one year and that you are competent as a clinician in the chosen topic. Your Clinical Supervisor should meet our qualification criteria.
This level of accreditation gives you a BPS Approved Certificate in Third Wave CBT. It also enables you to state on your CV that you hold SDS Accreditation in Third Wave CBT, Level 3 (Clinical Proficiency), as a Practitioner in Third Wave CBT.
You will also be given the option to be listed in the SDS Register of Qualified Practitioners in the appropriate field – our Network of Qualified Practitioners.
Your accreditation is valid for three years, after which you may no longer make the above statements.
This level of accreditation can be renewed by completing a refresher course and submitting a new written statement from your Clinical Supervisor.
“I want to congratulate all SDS staff for the good work and make it extensive for the three facilitators/teachers. It has been fantastic and I am very pleased with the result. Thank you all for the excellent training.”
“I attended the 2 day ACT training in the comfort of my own home. This came with 3 main benefits for me - no travel costs, no travel time and the additional access to the webcast after the course. I was a bit concerned that I’d feel disconnected from the training, but there was always a chance for those attending via webcast to comment and ask questions. I’d definitely recommend SDS training and will be signing up for the compassion focussed therapy for early next year.”
