CBTp 4: Change Strategies for Delusions

This course focuses on cognitive and behavioural change strategies for unusual beliefs that are used in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp). It highlights the differences between cognitive change strategies, which involve verbal approaches and discussions, and behavioural change strategies, which focus on experiential learning and actions. The course provides guidelines for selecting change strategies in therapy and addresses the unique challenges of working with grandiosity. Overall, the course aims to equip therapists with a range of effective strategies to facilitate cognitive and behavioural change in their clients. Learning Goals: 1) Understand the differences between cognitive change strategies and behavioural change strategies in therapy. 2) Learn how to use cognitive change strategies with clients, such as self-monitoring, normalization, advantages and disadvantages, alternative explanations, and evidential analysis. 3) Understand the importance of behavioural experiments in CBTp and learn how to design and conduct them effectively. 4) Develop guidelines for selecting change strategies in cognitive-behavioural therapy for psychosis. 5) Gain insights into the unique challenges of working with grandiosity and learn approaches to address and work with individuals who have grandiose beliefs. *When purchasing all 10 CBTp courses, use code COURSE10 to get 20% off!* Best Psychological Services is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Best Psychological Services maintains responsibility for the program. Upon completion of this course, you may claim a maximum of 3 credits. If you have any questions, please contact: admin@bestpsychology.ca