Mastishk
Counselling & Training Institute
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Foundation Certification Program
About the Course
Course Duration: 1 Month
Total Learning Hours: 40 Hours
Mode: Offline/ Online
Course Fee: ₹4,999/-
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is one of the most widely used approaches in psychological counselling and psychotherapy. It focuses on understanding the connection between a person's thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and how unhelpful patterns can be identified and modified.
This foundation course introduces participants to the basic CBT framework and gives them an opportunity to practise some of the commonly used CBT skills under guidance.
The course is particularly useful for those who are beginning their journey in counselling or want to add a structured CBT approach to their existing knowledge.
What the Course Covers
The course begins with the fundamentals of CBT and gradually moves towards practical application.
Participants will learn about:
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Basic concepts and principles of CBT
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The relationship between thoughts, emotions and behaviour
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Automatic thoughts and cognitive distortions
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Basic cognitive restructuring techniques
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Behavioural techniques used in CBT
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CBT worksheets and their application
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Basic assessment and case conceptualisation
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Homework planning and behavioural experiments
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Structuring a basic CBT session
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Practical case discussions and role plays
Learning Components
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Interactive Training — 20 Hours
Conceptual teaching, discussion and practical learning.
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Guided Self-Learning — 8 Hours
Reading material and recorded resources for independent learning.
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CBT Worksheets & Skill Practice — 4 Hours
Practice with commonly used CBT worksheets and basic techniques.
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Case-Based Assignments — 4 Hours
Application of concepts to case situations and basic case conceptualisation.
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Final Assessment — 4 Hours
MCQ examination along with viva/case discussion.
Total: 40 Learning Hours
Practical Work
During the course, participants are expected to complete a small set of practical activities, including:
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Two CBT worksheets
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One case conceptualisation
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One basic case report
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One role-play session
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One homework planning exercise
These activities form an important part of the learning process and are also considered for certification.
Who Can Join?
The program is open to:
BA/BSc Psychology students, MA/MSc Psychology students, psychology interns, counsellors, educators, social workers and healthcare professionals.
It can also be considered by individuals who have a genuine interest in learning about CBT and developing basic counselling skills.
Certification
Participants will receive the CBT Foundation Certification from Mastishk Counselling & Training Institute after successfully completing the required learning activities and final assessment.
Certification Requirements
Attendance: Minimum 80%
Assignments: 20%
CBT Worksheets: 10%
Case Report: 30%
Final Examination (MCQ + Viva): 40%
What You Will Take Away
By the end of the program, participants should have a clear understanding of the basic CBT framework and its application in counselling. They will also have practical exposure to CBT worksheets, case conceptualisation, cognitive and behavioural techniques, homework planning and structured CBT sessions.
This is a foundation-level program and is intended to build basic knowledge and skills in CBT.
Why This Course?
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Conceptual understanding
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Live interactive sessions
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Guided practical exercises
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CBT worksheets
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Case-based learning
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Role plays
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Assessment & feedback
About Trainers
Akanksha Choudhary
RCI-Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Assistant Professor
Experience: 11+ Years ​​​​​​
Vivek Tiwari
Senior Psychologist
(Pursuing PhD)
Experience: 11+ Years
Isha Gaur
Counselling Psychologist
M.A. Clnical Psychology
Experience: 3+ Years
Note: This program is designed to provide structured theoretical knowledge, practical exposure, and skill development in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Completion of this course does not by itself provide a license to practise CBT.