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CBT for Trauma

Learn the essentials of trauma treatment in this immersive six-week online course.

Course with expert support

About the course

Start date

Time

16hrs | 6 weeks

Who this course is for

For Mental Health Professionals

Accreditation

Pending CE / CME

About Course experts What you'll learn Training approach Reviews

CBT for Trauma

What you'll learn

Course goals

Understand the difference between trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD
Learn the main elements of CBT treatment for trauma
Understand cognitive approaches and exposure therapies for PTSD

Gain important therapeutic skills for working with trauma clients

Identify connections between trauma-related thoughts, emotions and behaviors

Reduce trauma symptoms including disassociation, fear, nightmares, flashbacks, intrusive memories, emotional distress and more

Learn strategies to handle difficult moments in therapy with confidence

Working through crises/suicidal ideation

Understand the importance of self-care for therapists

Course excerpts

An exceptional online learning experience

Beautifully designed bite sized lessons

Complex concepts are made simple through step by step instruction

Unrivaled expertise

Contributions by world-leading experts in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Demonstrations by master clinicians

Learn from world-leading experts as they apply best practice CBT

A therapist and client seated, facing each other in session

Matt WalkerPsychologist, Atlanta, GA

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Expert support as you learn

Ask questions and share experiences as you learn on our exclusive forum

A library packed with resources

Course library features downloadable PDFs, clinical tools, worksheets and extra demonstrations

How your course works

Average 2 hours per week

Beautiful bite-sized modules mean you can learn when it suits you. You can choose how much of your course you want to do at a time!

Apply as you learn

Your learning journey has been designed to allow you time to practice what you have learned as you go.

Supportive learning

Ask questions and share experiences with expert trainers and your fellow learners via an easy to use interactive forum.

Download free digital library

Explore a library packed with extra content and downloadable resources that enrich your learning experience.

Dig Deeper

Your course has been designed to include optional bonus content in key areas that interest you.

Extra Course Access

Review or catch up on any missed content with an extra 4 weeks access starting from the end of your course.

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