Module 1: Introducing the Cognitive Behavioral Model
● The cognitive behavioral model and the process of cognitive appraisal
● Planning an agenda for the evaluation session with the client and outlining the goals of therapy, session
structure, assessment and expectations
● Utilizing assessment tools and gathering client data in preparation for conducting a case conceptualization
● Describing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as an evidence-based practice
● Differentiating between the concepts cognitive and behavioral and their respective definitions
● Identifying the relationships between the elements of the cognitive behavioral model
Module 2: What Happens in the First Phase of Treatment?
● Educating clients on the cognitive behavioral model and its application to their individual condition
● Structuring the first phase of therapy sessions with an agenda that focuses on CBT as time-based, goal focused,
and involves a collaborative relationship between clinician and client
● Employing techniques that emphasize skill building and provide the rationale for homework and possible
obstacles
● Assessing the client’s mood, symptoms, and condition for the creation of a case conceptualization
● Discussing the traditional CBT session structure and the importance of a session-based and goal-focused
therapeutic plan
● Emphasizing the collaborative relationship and its importance to CBT and the goals of treatment
Module 3: Restructuring the Cognitive
● Collaborating with the client to set session agenda and establish goals for the future
● Educating the client on techniques for identifying and modifying automatic thoughts
● Discussing with the client on the role of homework in CBT and how practicing skills outside of therapy sessions
contributes to better outcomes
● Explaining the importance of setting structure and planning each therapy session
● Defining automatic thoughts and identifying the appropriate techniques to modify them
● Assessing techniques for identifying and modifying automatic thoughts that can be effectively used as
homework assignments
Module 4: Identifying Emotions and Altering Core Beliefs
● Reviewing homework and discussing session agenda involving techniques for identifying and modifying core
beliefs
● Teaching the client how to identify their emotions and core beliefs, showing how they relate to the cognitive
behavioral model
● Utilizing the appropriate techniques for identifying and modifying core beliefs, as well as developing
corresponding homework for the client
● Identifying agenda items that correlate with emotions and modifying core beliefs
● Defining the principles of core beliefs, distinguishing between those that are healthy and those that are
maladaptive
● Determining the appropriate techniques for modifying core beliefs to recommend to the client in their homework
assignment
Module 5: Applying Behavioral Intervention
● Reviewing homework and discussing session agenda involving techniques for behavioral intervention
● Applying the behavioral intervention techniques appropriate for each situation
● Assigning homework that will help the client review and apply learned techniques
● Defining behavior, events, and behavioral activation as they fit within the framework of the cognitive behavioral
model
● Listing various behavioral techniques, as well as their processes and requirements
● Determining effective tools and resources to be used by the client as homework assignments
Module 6: Coping Techniques and Behavioral Intervention
● Planning sessions employing healthy coping mechanisms and behavioral intervention techniques
● Demonstrating proven coping techniques to modify harmful behaviors
● Assigning appropriate behavioral intervention and coping homework to clients
● Describing typical session structures for addressing behavioral and coping modification
● Defining healthy coping mechanisms and techniques for clients
● Interpreting client homework assignments and making necessary adjustments
Module 7: Maintaining the Alliance with Your Client
● Planning sessions using measurement-based care techniques
● Utilizing assessments to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of care
● Providing clients with self-assessment tools and resources to use in and out of sessions
● Explaining the process and benefits of measurement-based care
● Discussing the criteria clinicians can use to evaluate care quality and effectiveness
● Listing common self-assessment scales available for clinicians and clients
Module 8: Ending Treatment and Preventing Relapse
● Summarizing the key principles, skills, plans, and techniques that have been discussed in this course
● Implementing a strategy for terminating treatment while considering the client’s achieved goals and
commitment
● Assessing the client’s overall therapy progress, quality of treatment, and ability to retain the skills learned in
therapy
● Identifying the client’s progress and determine if they are ready to terminate therapy
● Explaining the importance of retaining learned skills to help in preventing relapse
● Discussing possible obstacles and concerns the client might face when it is time to terminate treatment
