Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – Anxiety

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – Anxiety

  • Formats:

    Online

     

  • Duration:

    24 hours

  • Registration Fee:

    $899

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Start Date

Online

Part-Time:To be announced

Demystifying Anxiety and Mastering CBT Techniques: Take Control of Your Well-Being

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety, equips you with a comprehensive understanding of anxiety disorders and empowers you to utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a powerful tool for managing them.

Anxiety Unveiled:

  • First we will delve into the nature of anxiety, exploring the various ways it can manifest in individuals. Then we will learn to recognize the physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms that can accompany anxiety.
  • Understanding Different Forms of Anxiety: Initially we will differentiate between common anxiety disorders like Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety Disorder, and phobias. And then we will gain insights into the unique characteristics and challenges associated with each type.

The Power of CBT:

  • Discover how CBT works to target negative thought patterns and unhelpful behaviors that contribute to anxiety. Learn how changing these patterns leads to a reduction in emotional intensity and fosters healthier responses to anxiety-provoking situations.
  • Practical CBT Techniques: This course goes beyond theory. We'll explore specific CBT methods used to treat anxiety, including:
    • Exposure Therapy: Gradually confront feared situations in a safe and controlled environment, building resilience and reducing avoidance behaviors.
    • Cognitive Restructuring: Challenge and modify unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anxiety, replacing them with more realistic and empowering perspectives.

Understanding the Cycle of Anxiety:

  • Initially gain a deeper understanding of how your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions interact to create and perpetuate anxiety. Thereafter, learn to identify the role of avoidance behaviors in maintaining anxiety and develop strategies to break free from this cycle.

Taking Control:

  • Develop the skills to challenge your negative thoughts and replace them with more balanced and helpful ones. This empowers you to manage your emotional responses and adopt healthier coping mechanisms.
  • Creating a Personalized Anxiety Plan: Craft a personalized action plan specifically tailored to your unique needs and anxiety triggers. This plan will become your roadmap for managing anxiety in everyday situations.

Building Resilience:

  • Learn the process of creating new thought patterns and action plans that promote long-term well-being. By developing these skills, you'll gain the confidence to effectively manage your anxiety and live a fulfilling life.

Register today and embark on a journey towards conquering anxiety!

Admission Requirements

None

Instructors

Subject to change without notice

Hildebrandt, Michelle

Michelle Hildebrandt has been working in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis since 2016 and has been a Registered Behaviour Technician since 2018. She is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree at Western University in Professional Education with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis. Michelle has worked with both children and adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities. She currently works at a day centre providing behavior-analytic services to adults diagnosed with ASD. Her teaching methodology is to inspire her students through her passion for ABA and its efficacy in fostering meaningful independence and improving lives.

 

Jackie Kamrowski

Jackie’s passion for education began in her Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis-Autism and continued throughout her Master’s of Applied Psychology. As a Registered Psychologist, Jackie specializes in psychoeducational assessments, and individual and couples’ therapy. Jackie started her career working with children and families with autism, which led her to work for over 6 years in the school system providing behavioural support as well as assessment and counselling services to ages 3 years old to 18 years old. Jackie now runs a successful private practice. When not working, Jackie is with her family, baking, spending time outdoors, travelling, or enjoying a delicious latte.

Patricia Ward

Patricia Ward began her journey into social services at 12 years old after volunteering one summer at a local institution with children that had disabilities. Her education includes a Developmental Services Worker Diploma, Bachelor of Social Work, and Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is also an active member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies.

For over 30 years, Patricia has worked in a variety of social service positions. She started in the disability field and has worked in education, residential and day services, childcare, and clinical case management. After leaving the disability field, she worked in child protection and mental health. She currently works as a career counsellor with single parents on social assistance.

Patricia has been a college instructor at a private vocational college for over five years and enjoyed it so much that she started working towards her certificate in adult learning. She believes that trained workers are the key to positive change in the social services field. Patricia is starting her own business as a Transformational Trauma-Informed coach helping clients heal through career changes and travel experiences. She heads outside for hiking or paddleboarding in her spare time, and her dream is to travel to as many countries as possible in the next ten years.

 

Chantal Durelle

Chantal Durelle is a Certified Therapist, Group Facilitator, and Teacher who has completed a Bachelor of Education and a Master’s in Counseling from the University of Moncton. For the last 15 years, Chantal has worked with school-aged children, adolescents, and adults, and she is currently employed as a Certified Therapist with the Child and Youth Team within the Anglophone East School District. Her professional interests include learning and practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic strategies, particularly in the treatment of anxiety disorders and trauma.

When supporting clients, Chantal focuses on the here-and-now. She helps her clients examine how they make sense of what is happening around them and how these perceptions affect the way they feel. When she is not working with clients, Chantal enjoys spending time with her 3 children and traveling.

 

Fees

The registration fee for this course is $899.

Note: Tuition fees do not include the cost of the required textbooks. The textbook fee is approximately $39.71

Ashton College does not sell textbooks directly. Students are required to purchase their textbooks through third-party vendors.

Technical Requirements

Get the Best of Both Worlds: Live and Asynchronous Learning at Ashton College

Ashton College understands that everyone learns differently, which is why we offer a unique blended learning approach for our live online courses. This approach combines the real-time interaction and immediate feedback of live sessions with the flexibility and self-paced learning of asynchronous materials.

Experience the benefits of both worlds:

Live Online Sessions:

Interact with instructors and classmates in real-time using interactive sessions, breakout rooms, and screen sharing.

Get instant feedback and ask questions for a deeper understanding.

Asynchronous Learning:

Learn at your own pace with recorded lectures, online readings, and discussion forums.

Review materials as needed and revisit difficult concepts for better comprehension.

We encourage you to participate in both components to maximize your learning experience:

Enjoy the interactivity and community of live sessions.

Benefit from the flexibility of studying at your own pace.

Technical Requirements:

Computer System: Fully functional computer with webcam, speakers, and microphone (headset recommended).

Internet Connection: Reliable high-speed internet connection.

Device: While accessible on smartphones and tablets, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer for a better learning experience.

This course does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. As such, it was not reviewed.

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