INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE BEHAVOURAL THERAPY(CBT) FOR YOUTH MH CLINICIANS

This two-day workshop will provide an introduction to core practice principles and components of the CBT model. It will be helpful for a broad range of mental health practitioners who don’t have a background in CBT and are wanting an introduction to the application of the CBT model in youth mental health.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has a demonstrated evidence-base across a wide range of mental health conditions affecting young people. It will invite us to think about how to adapt this model when working with young people aged 12 to 25 years, focusing on those experiencing anxiety and depressive disorders. It will explore some of the CBT based interventions that can be used to reduce the distress that arises from common unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns.

At the completion of this two day workshop, you will be able to:

- describe and apply the Mooney & Padesky’s (1990) model of CBT integrating biology, thought, mood, and behaviour.

- recognise common, unhelpful thinking patterns experienced by young people with anxiety and depression.

- understand and develop a CBT informed formulation.

- articulate and practice some skills-based interventions to reduce distress associated with unhelpful thinking patterns.

Day 1: Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Day 2: Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Host or Publisher Orygen Clinical Training