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The Cognitive Behavior Therapy Institute (CBTI) was founded in 2007 by the principal members of CBA to offer training to post-graduate mental health professionals. This institute was in response to the lack of formalized post-graduate training in the Los Angeles area. In order to disseminate empirically validated treatments, we provide high-level courses on a range of CBT topics. Because of our close relationship with local institutions of higher learning, we strive to remain on the forefront of new researched developments in our field. We also seek to be a nexus for the CBT community.
We plan to sponsor a variety of "TeleSeminars" per year, as well as social events to encourage networking and the exchange of new ideas among CBT researchers and practitioners in the Los Angeles area. Our course curriculum will start with the basics of Learning and Cognitive Theories, and beginning CBT techniques. More advanced course topics will include CBT for Anxiety Disorders, CBT for Mood Disorders, CBT with Couples, CBT with Children, CBT with LGBT Clients, CBT for Psychotic Disorders, CBT for Personality Disorders, CBT's Application in a Private Practice Environment, and CBT in Groups, etc. All of our coursework qualifies for Continuing Education Units as we are accredited by the American Psychological Association. Our courses also meet the requirements required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences to provide education credits for MFTs and/or LCSWs. In addition, based on a demonstration of competency (e.g., exam, paper or presentation), the course hours will also be eligible for the 40 hour CBT course requirement of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. The Cognitive Behavior Therapy Institute will not be offering our own certification as a Cognitive Therapist. It is our position that the Academy of Cognitive Therapy has the standard by which clinicians should be evaluated. Along these lines, we have designed our program to satisfy their requirements. Seminars are intended for doctoral level psychologists,
physicians and terminal level master degreed clinicians who have
completed their own programs of study. CBTI maintains
responsibility for this
program and its content. Cancellation/Refund Policy: A service charge of $30
is withheld from
all refunds (refund in full if the conference is cancelled,
discontinued, or rescheduled). Refund request must be in writing and
postmarked or faxed no later than one week prior to the event.
Additional Services: In-service Training
The Cognitive Behavior
Therapy Institute has several CBT training packages available for
delivery at your site. In addition, in consultation we can design an
individualized program to meet your clinical training needs. For
example, we can offer “Basics of CBT,” “CBT for Specific Disorders or
Populations,” etc. Please contact Dr. Becker for more information.
Supervision
Senior staff and faculty
currently offer supervision in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) to
individuals and small groups. This supervision is one of the components
for certification by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. We teach an
integrated model of CBT that is current with “Third Wave” thinking. We
begin with the basics of behavior therapy, traditional cognitive therapy
and then move on to newer models like Dialectical Behavior Therapy,
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches. Our staff uses an empirically based model of supervision
where one starts first with a needs assessment of each student and then
designs a program. Measurements are taken throughout the supervision to
be sure there is progress and alignment between the process and the
goals. Dr. Becker coordinates group or individual supervision. He often
arranges for individuals to form small groups. Please contact Dr. Becker
regarding supervision arrangements.
Case Consult
Individual case consultation
can be arranged for both beginning and advanced clinicians. These are
available in person or by telephone consultation. Please contact Dr.
Becker to arrange a case consultation with any of our faculty.
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