RELATIONALLY CENTRED COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has been both feted and decried in equal measures. Originated by Dr Aaron T Beck in the 1960’s it was hailed as a break-through in psychological health and well-being, and Beck was quick to bring in quantitative research proving the effectiveness of the treatment.
Some practitioners of other approaches dismiss the use of CBT as being little more than a ‘sticking plaster’, which might show good short-term results, but the perception is that long-lasting relief of symptoms is a rarity. One of the tenets of CBT is that it works in the here-and-now on present day problems, focussing on physical feelings, behaviours and thoughts. It tends not to explore the childhood issues that may well be the cause of the client’s current problems, and the relationship between the client and therapist tends not to be the focus. (However, it is a misperception to think that a client’s historical issues or the therapeutic relationship are not domains that are utilised by CBT, especially in longer-term work).
CBT is here to stay, and in the hands of a skilled practitioner can be valuable to some clients. At SCPTI we want to offer an enhanced version of CBT; RC-CBT or Relationally Centred Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. There is little doubt amongst professionals now that one of the most important part of any form of therapy is the relationship between therapist and client, indeed there are some who believe that the relationship is the therapy. SCPTI has got together with Neale Haddon (biography below) to design a CBT course focussing on the relationship as a central part of the therapy whilst still adhering to fundamental CBT principals. We have applied to the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP) for the route to accreditation of our course; because the concept is such a new one and a radical departure from the ‘normal’ route to CBT practitioner accreditation this is taking quite some time.
However we would like to start the process anyway. To gain BABCP accreditation, practitioners must have completed a two level training course, successful completion of level 1 being mandatory prior to acceptance on level 2. Because of the uncertainty as to whether BABCP will give us the accreditation we are starting with Level 1 as a seven module CPD programme. People intent on gaining a full BABCP accreditation must attend all seven weekends. Others who may be interested only in learning to work with specific aspects of mental health (Social Phobia for example) can choose individual workshops.
Please note, if you do wish to attend the full Diploma, please fill in and return an application form and two references to Kate Evans at SCPTI.
Neale is an experienced and accredited Cognitive Behavioural and Gestalt Psychotherapist, Supervisor, Consultant and Trainer, with over twenty years’ experience in both the public and private sector. Alongside his thriving private practice he developed and currently runs the innovative specialist OCD & Anxiety group therapy programme for Nottinghamshire Healthcare. He is a Clinical Supervisor for psychological therapy professionals nationally and an academic Supervisor at Nottingham University.
An accomplished musician, Neale has always had a strong interest in the collaboration between the arts and the sciences.
Dates: TBC. Please email mail@scpti.co.uk to express an interest.
Fees
To undertake the whole 14 day level I certificate as a prelude to moving to level II: £1500
Individual weekend workshops early bird rates*: members £215 non-members £245
Individual weekend workshops standard rates: members£245 non-members £275
* Early bird rates expire 8 weeks before the start date
To book, please contact: mail@scpti.co.uk
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has been both feted and decried in equal measures. Originated by Dr Aaron T Beck in the 1960’s it was hailed as a break-through in psychological health and well-being, and Beck was quick to bring in quantitative research proving the effectiveness of the treatment.
Some practitioners of other approaches dismiss the use of CBT as being little more than a ‘sticking plaster’, which might show good short-term results, but the perception is that long-lasting relief of symptoms is a rarity. One of the tenets of CBT is that it works in the here-and-now on present day problems, focussing on physical feelings, behaviours and thoughts. It tends not to explore the childhood issues that may well be the cause of the client’s current problems, and the relationship between the client and therapist tends not to be the focus. (However, it is a misperception to think that a client’s historical issues or the therapeutic relationship are not domains that are utilised by CBT, especially in longer-term work).
CBT is here to stay, and in the hands of a skilled practitioner can be valuable to some clients. At SCPTI we want to offer an enhanced version of CBT; RC-CBT or Relationally Centred Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. There is little doubt amongst professionals now that one of the most important part of any form of therapy is the relationship between therapist and client, indeed there are some who believe that the relationship is the therapy. SCPTI has got together with Neale Haddon (biography below) to design a CBT course focussing on the relationship as a central part of the therapy whilst still adhering to fundamental CBT principals. We have applied to the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP) for the route to accreditation of our course; because the concept is such a new one and a radical departure from the ‘normal’ route to CBT practitioner accreditation this is taking quite some time.
However we would like to start the process anyway. To gain BABCP accreditation, practitioners must have completed a two level training course, successful completion of level 1 being mandatory prior to acceptance on level 2. Because of the uncertainty as to whether BABCP will give us the accreditation we are starting with Level 1 as a seven module CPD programme. People intent on gaining a full BABCP accreditation must attend all seven weekends. Others who may be interested only in learning to work with specific aspects of mental health (Social Phobia for example) can choose individual workshops.
Please note, if you do wish to attend the full Diploma, please fill in and return an application form and two references to Kate Evans at SCPTI.
Neale is an experienced and accredited Cognitive Behavioural and Gestalt Psychotherapist, Supervisor, Consultant and Trainer, with over twenty years’ experience in both the public and private sector. Alongside his thriving private practice he developed and currently runs the innovative specialist OCD & Anxiety group therapy programme for Nottinghamshire Healthcare. He is a Clinical Supervisor for psychological therapy professionals nationally and an academic Supervisor at Nottingham University.
An accomplished musician, Neale has always had a strong interest in the collaboration between the arts and the sciences.
Dates: TBC. Please email mail@scpti.co.uk to express an interest.
Fees
To undertake the whole 14 day level I certificate as a prelude to moving to level II: £1500
Individual weekend workshops early bird rates*: members £215 non-members £245
Individual weekend workshops standard rates: members£245 non-members £275
* Early bird rates expire 8 weeks before the start date
To book, please contact: mail@scpti.co.uk
