Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Physical Health - 2 days

Tutor: Mark Webster - UKCP registered psychotherapist
Duration: 2 day(s)

Course Description:

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This two day introductory workshop to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies for Physical Health aims to enhance the clinical practice of health care practitioners (HCP) in physical health practice, to address biopsychosocial needs of patients.
It is a practical and pragmatic approach to learning useful skills that can be applied by practitioners in their own setting.
It will enable health care practitioners to assist patients in managing their own psychological problems, using a range of problem solving approaches that include cognitive and behavioural techniques.

Learning Objectives

• Understand CBT approach and terminology
• Develop CBT understanding of Chronic Pain, Anxiety and Depression
• Apply CBT concepts to case examples
• Use CBT strategies with Physical Health patients
• Gain insight into ‘heartsink’
• Improve patient motivation and treatment concordance
• Manage practitioner stress
  

A two Day Introduction to CBT Strategies for Physical Health

• CBT skills designed for short consultations
• Practical and interactive training
• Enhance management of chronic pain conditions
• Improve coping skills for ‘heartsink’ patients
• Motivate patients to adapt and change
• Manage practitioner stress
  

Who Can Attend:

This 2 day introductory course is suitable for all healthcare professionals wishing to gain a greater understanding of how CBT can be utilised in the effective management of patients.