Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Certification Course – Leslie Sokol – PESI

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Exploring the Essential Features of “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Certification Course – Leslie Sokol – PESI”

You start therapy with your go-to techniques. And your clients progress… for a while.

But progress isn’t linear… and even the best therapists’ strengths are tested by tough cases.

When you’re lost in the weeds knowing how to use a goal-oriented, practical, and time-limited framework can make all the difference between client dropouts and success stories.

CBT is one of the most widely recognized and trusted modalities, proven for decades to provide a powerful and versatile framework to keep therapy on track with diverse problems like depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, addiction, personality disorders, and more.

This CBT Certification course equips you with practical tools and adaptable strategies that help your clients develop healthier coping skills, challenge negative thoughts, patterns, and behaviors, and foster lasting positive change. PLUS, you learn through real-client demonstrations, one-on-one expert consultations with tailored guidance, and more!

• Enroll today and immerse yourself in…Real-world practice that brings CBT to life through compelling case studies and client demonstrations
• Resources you can use for your entire career — printable dialogues, worksheets, charts, graphs, and ideas for homework assignments that work
• A truly personalized journey with a one-on-one expert consultant with guidance specific to your unique preferences

Change your practice, change your life…

Claim your spot in this groundbreaking course and unleash the power of Cognitive Behavior Therapy to accelerate treatment outcomes and get the transformative results your clients desperately need.

Plus, when you complete this training and both of the one-on-one consultations, you’re eligible to become an Evergreen Certified CBT Clinician (CBT-C)* and add a valuable credential to your resume.

Module 1 Building the Foundation and Busting CBT Myths

• How to engage even the most challenging clients starting in session 1, including court-mandated clients and oppositional teens
• 13 CBT myths that most therapists get wrong about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• A handy roadmap you can follow to confidently say you understand your client’s biggest concerns… and what to do next
• 4 shockingly simple steps to make sure your clients never “forget” their homework
• FREE Access to the “Gold Standard” tool to assess your level of CBT proficiency — an easy tool to measure your growth and success

Module 2 CBT for Depression or Anger

• The 4 creative techniques you can use to unearth your client’s automatic thoughts, even if they’re struggling to identify the thoughts themselves
• The hidden root of your client’s anger… and 6 simple steps to help them cope effectively
• Why you should never START by asking for the evidence for their automatic thought (and what to do instead)
• How some therapists unconsciously make CBT less effective for their clients (and the one reframe that instantly flips this problem on its head)

Module 3 Anxiety, Suicidal Thoughts, and Bipolar Disorder

• The newest directions in CBT research… including virtual reality, mindfulness, ACT, and more
• How the “Risk-_______ Ratio” helps clients so dangerous/anxiety-provoking situations feel less threatening
• Why Dr. Sokol recommends using “anti-suicide contracts” rather than outdated, ineffective safety contracts
• The most common “suicidogenic” beliefs clients have (and how to combat them to help keep your clients safe)
• Why using reflective delays can help clients stop impulsive, manic behaviors before they cause problems

Module 4 Trauma, Substance Use Concerns, and Personality Disorders

• How to adapt therapy to best help your clients after trauma… whether they’re “just going through the motions” or actively dissociating in session
• When intervening after trauma can actually be MORE harmful to clients (and when the research says it’s best to jump in and do the work together)
• Get tools for the “parking lot” analogy (a reference tool you’ll use throughout your career) for one of the biggest challenges for every personality disorder in one simple diagram
• How you can use CBT to help clients cope with substance use urges and relapses (and how to use it with clients with other impulse control issues)

Meet Your Course Expert, Dr. Leslie Sokol:

Leslie Sokol, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and internationally recognized leader in the field of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with almost 40 years of experience in practice, teaching, and research. She was a past Director of Education and one of the principal instructors at the internationally acclaimed Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is one of the leading CBT speakers in the world, providing teaching and training to professional and paraprofessional groups, both nationally and internationally, on a multitude of CBT topics.

Dr. Sokol is a distinguished founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, was a past president, and is currently Chairman of its Credentialing Committee. She is a fellow of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) and President Elect of the International Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (IACBT). Dr. Sokol also served as Chairman of Behavioral Science for the Mercy Suburban Hospital and Family Practice Training Program for over 20 years. Her private practice is in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Sokol has coauthored numerous books and book chapters. Her most recent books include: The Comprehensive Clinicians Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Teaching and Supervising Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Think Confident, Be Confident for Teens: A Cognitive Therapy Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Creating Unshakable Self-Esteem; Think Confident, Be Confident: A Four-Step Program to Eliminate Doubt and Achieve Lifelong Self-Esteem; and The Think Confident, Be Confident Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Create Unshakable Self-Confidence and Reach Your Goals

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