Cognitive Behaviour Therapy-An Introduction
What does this course involve?
An accessible introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and the relationship between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a widely used psychological approach that explores how the way we think can influence how we feel and behave.
This introductory course helps participants understand the basic principles behind CBT and how these ideas can be applied to better understand emotional difficulties, patterns of thinking and behaviour.
Bill brings the theory to life through conversation, discussion and real-world examples, making CBT accessible to participants without requiring any previous psychological or therapeutic knowledge.
Understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviour
The way we interpret situations can have a powerful influence on our emotions and the way we respond.
CBT provides a framework for exploring these connections, helping us recognise patterns of thinking and behaviour that may contribute to or maintain emotional difficulties.
This introductory course explores the foundations of CBT in an understandable and practical way, giving participants knowledge they can relate to situations they may encounter in their professional or everyday lives.
- An introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- The basic principles of CBT
- Understanding thoughts, feelings and behaviours
- How thoughts can influence emotions
- How emotions can influence behaviour
- Recognising patterns of thinking
- Understanding automatic thoughts
- Beliefs and assumptions
- Understanding unhelpful thinking patterns
- The relationship between thoughts and behaviour
- How patterns can become established and maintained
- Exploring alternative ways of thinking
- The importance of questioning our interpretations
- Applying CBT principles to everyday situations
- Understanding the possibilities and limitations of CBT
No PowerPoint. No Death by Slides.
Bill believes the best training happens through conversation, discussion and genuine engagement — not by reading information from a screen.
Every Just Say Training course is written and delivered personally by Bill, drawing upon more than 35 years of experience working in mental health and related services.
There are no PowerPoint presentations. Instead, participants are encouraged to ask questions, discuss real situations and explore the subject in an open and engaging environment.
The result is training that feels relevant, memorable and connected to the real world.
What can you expect from the course?
Psychological theories can sometimes sound complicated. This course is designed to make the fundamental principles of CBT understandable, interesting and relevant.
Bill explains the concepts in an accessible way, using discussion and examples to demonstrate how thoughts, emotions and behaviours interact and influence one another.
The emphasis is on understanding the principles of CBT, rather than training participants to become CBT therapists.
- Understand CBT – Develop a clear introduction to the principles behind Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
- Connect Thoughts & Feelings – Explore how the way we think can influence how we feel.
- Understand Behaviour – Consider how thoughts and emotions can influence the way we respond to situations.
- Recognise Patterns – Explore how certain patterns of thinking and behaviour can develop and become established.
- Practical Understanding – Relate psychological theory to situations and experiences from the real world.
- Real Conversation – Learn through discussion, questions and examples rather than PowerPoint slides.
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Why choose an Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy?
Understanding the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviour can provide valuable insight into why people respond to situations in the ways they do.
This introductory course provides participants with a practical foundation in CBT without assuming previous knowledge or experience of psychological therapies.
It can be particularly valuable for people working within healthcare, social care, education, counselling, policing, local authorities, housing, charities, support services and other roles involving the support of others.
Whether you’re looking to develop your professional knowledge or simply want to better understand one of the most widely recognised psychological approaches, the course provides an engaging and accessible introduction to the principles of CBT.