Overview
In this course, students will explore anxiety disorders and the use of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) in treating anxiety. This course will explore how CBT targets behaviour and thought change, which in turn alter emotions and reactions.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Explain what anxiety is, and the different ways anxiety can present itself in different people
- Define Generalized Anxiety Disorder, social anxiety as well as phobias
- Apply the theoretical principles of CBT to the treatment of anxiety disorders
- Explore specific CBT methods used to treat anxiety, such as exposure and cognitive therapy
- Explore how an individual's thoughts and behaviour can generate feelings of anxiety
- Explain the concept of avoidance and avoidance behaviours
- Identify the process of challenging one’s negative thoughts
- Identify what an anxiety plan is and how to create an individualized anxiety plan
- Identify the process of creating new thoughts and action plans
Admission Requirements
None
Technical Requirements
Live Online Students
Ashton College offers education for all students with a unique online learning approach. A synchronous learning component provides real time interaction and immediate feedback. We use real time interactive sessions, breakout rooms, and screen-sharing. An asynchronous learning component allows students to work at their own pace. Our asynchronous learning materials include recorded real time lectures, online readings, and discussion forums. We encourage students, if possible, to use both components so as to enjoy interactivity and community of real-time learning as well as studying at their own pace. This approach ensures students have support and resources to achieve their educational goals.
For synchronous sessions, students need to have a fully functional computer system with a webcam, speakers and microphone or headset and headphones, along with a reliable high-speed internet connection. Though the classes can be accessed using smartphones and tablets, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer for a better learning experience.
This program/course does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIB did not review the program/course.
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