This two day course draws on Epstein & Baucom’s (2002) model and work with couples identifying an introductory structure for assessment, formulation and treatment of couples relationship problems as well as common difficult to manage therapeutic obstacles such as sexual unfaithfulness (including an unwillingness to disclose), deciding on a therapeutic focus and how to sequence interventions.
This course is part of the training programme that enables you to complete the BPS Approved Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. You can build up gradually your CBT training portfolio by attending all the courses within the programme at the pace that suits you. All your training hours will be calculated, recorded in an individual validated log and accumulated towards your full Diploma.
Differences and similarities between CBT for couples and individual “Classic 2nd Wave” CBT
Common problem behavioural patterns eg. Demand/Withdrawal cycles and Negative Reciprocity
Common problem belief areas inc. those around trust, intimacy, assertiveness, interpersonal style and power/authority
Session structuring, style and the balance between individual and couple work
The application of CBT strategies within couples work such as Socratic Questioning, Cognitive Restructuring, Homework Tasks and Behavioural Experiments
Therapeutic Exercises around Guided Behavioural Change and Communication Skills
Ending therapeutic involvement
This Course is now available as a full recording with an online test via SDS Online Video Training (OVT)
Paul GranthamConsultant Clinical Psychologist, Founder and Director of SDS Seminars
Paul Grantham, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, a Senior Associate of The Royal Society of Medicine, Accredited CBT Therapist. He is the Founder and Director of SDS Ltd and one of the most popular and inspirational tutors in the field of psychological skills training.
“Paul was an amazing presenter as he always is1 Very well informed and comprehensive, I really enjoyed the examples he provided and his sense of humour.”
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