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Understanding Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Grief: Guide to Grief Focused CBT in practice

Understanding Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Grief: Guide to Grief Focused CBT in practice

Price range: $347.70 through $447.70 (inc GST)

This blended online training aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to competently undertake Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) in practice. The training is based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and it has a focus on loss and grief. General Practitioners commonly assist patients who are impacted by grief. A sound understanding of grief theories, along with specific training and skills in grief counselling and grief focused CBT will significantly enhance management in practice.

This 20 hour training is ACCREDITED WITH THE RACGP AS AN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY ( 13hrs) and for REVIEWING PERFORMANCE (7hrs),
and by the GPMHSC as FOCUSSED PSYCHOLOGICAL STRATEGIES SKILLS TRAINING. 

 

It is delivered in a blended online format, and is an interactive program involving:

  1. 6 interactive modules (plus completion of a workbook alongside the modules) (12 hrs)
  2. Live Consumer and Carer representative interview via Zoom (1hr).
  3. 3 x 2 hr case discussion groups via Zoom (6 hrs).
  4. 1 x 1hr individual supervision session via Zoom (1hr).

On completion of the training, participants will be able to:

  • Distinguish the perspectives and needs of consumers and carers to inform care
  • Identify appropriate Medicare Benefits Schedule item numbers relating to the provision of Focused Psychological Strategies
  • Outline psychoeducation and lifestyle measures to incorporate into FPS sessions with consumers and carers
  • Implement the use of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy relevant to consumer needs as outlined in the GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
  • Demonstrate key skills from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

The six online modules cover: 

  1.  Introduction to Mental Health and Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS)
  2.  Understanding Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  3. The Cognitive Components of CBT
  4. The Nature of Grief and Management Theories
  5. About CBT and Grief
  6. CBT/Grief-focussed-CBT & FPS in practice.

From mid-2025, you can join the course at any time, undertake the modules at your convenience, and then you can join in with the regular small group discussions.

TIME TO REGISTER to RESERVE YOUR PLACE by clicking on the tab below, completing your details and making the payment.

AND when you register, you will be posted a copy of Dr Cate’s book ‘Learning, Listening, Caring and Counselling’, which has plenty of information about CBT and Grief. Various readings from the book are referred to in the online modules.

For more information please contact Dr Cate via cate.howell@gmail.com or call 0417867815.

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