Upcoming Workshop Dates
September 27 - 29, 2010 (Mon-Tue-Wed) FULLFebruary 7 - 9, 2011 (Mon-Tue-Wed)
Application Process
Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis (first-come, first-serve) until each workshop is full. Once a workshop has been filled to capacity, applicants will be put on a waitlist. We encourage you to apply early for any program you wish to attend. Please also be sure to submit your complete application (below) including application form and CV.
Once we have received your COMPLETED application, you will be notified of your status within 1-2 weeks.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop Description
This educational opportunity, better suited to the schedules of some professionals than the Extramural Training, is the more flexible, short-term Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop (see schedule above). Applicants must hold at least a Master's degree in a mental health, medical, or related field. Trainees range from those with modest prior exposure to cognitive therapy to those with a high degree of expertise. They come from many states and countries, providing enrichment in the activities outlined below. Trainees typically spend their time attending training sessions, viewing videotapes of patient sessions and/or teaching seminars, participating in case discussions, and watching live patient sessions (when available) on our closed-circuit television.
Please note that training focuses on therapy of adults and older adolescents. A special feature is a case conference (including a live patient interview ) with Dr. Aaron Beck, followed by a question and answer session with him.
Faculty
Judith S. Beck, Ph.D., President; Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania
Leslie Sokol, Ph.D., Director of Education
Aaron T. Beck, M.D., President Emeritus; University Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania
Sample Day
A typical day in the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop consists of the following:
2-3 hours/day: Didactic, interactive training
2 hours/day: Viewing master videotapes
1-2 hours/day: Case discussion; opportunity for roleplaying
1 hour/day: Watching live patient sessions (when available)
Case Conference with Dr. Aaron Beck:
The Clinical Coordinator, Norman Cotterell, Ph.D., presents a case to Dr. Aaron Beck. Dr. Aaron Beck then interviews the patient live. Following the interview, Dr. Judith Beck reviews the highlights of the session and workshop attendees are encouraged to make comments and pose questions to the Drs. Beck.
Sample Topics
Trainees will be introduced to the following topics:
Cognitive Therapy for Depression
Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
Cognitive Therapy for Panic Disorder
Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis, Borderline Personality Disorder, or other challenging problems
Cognitive Therapy for Substance Abuse
Cognitive Therapy for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Cognitive Therapy for Anger
Cognitive Therapy for Personality Disorders
Trainees are encouraged to learn about additional topics through question and answer periods with Dr. Judith Beck.
Application Process
Applications are evaluated on an ongoing basis. Once a workshop has been filled to capacity, applicants are put on a waitlist. Please be sure to submit your complete application (below) including application form and CV.
Once we have received your COMPLETED application, you will be notified of your status within 1-2 weeks. We encourage you to apply early and to guarantee a space by submitting payment by the due-date indicated in the acceptance letter.
Tuition
Tuition for the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshops is $1,200. Tuition is payable by check or credit card (Mastercard or Visa). Applicants who apply online will be able to submit credit card payments through our secure online system. PLEASE NOTE that each accepted applicant must submit payment by the due-date indicated on the acceptance letter in order to guarantee his/her spot. If we do not receive payment by the specified due-date, there is a possibility that the spot may be given to someone else, as we often have lengthy waitlists.
Group rates: Discounts on tuition may be available for groups of three or more trainees. For more information on our group rate, please send an email to education@beckinstitute.org.Letter of Participation
Trainees will be awarded a letter verifying participation in this program, signed by Dr. Aaron T. Beck and Dr. Judith S. Beck.
To apply, see below and submit through our secure server. (Please have your CV ready to upload before you begin the application process.)
CE/CME Credits
The Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior in joint sponsorship with the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research presents the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop. This program is available for 21 CE/CME credits for the 3-Day workshop. The Beck Institute offers 21 CE/CME credits for a fee of $100. Please contact us for more information. Please refer to the
CE/CME credits for 3-Day Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshops at Beck Institute information page for more information on specific state and national board approvals. Participants must attend 100% of the activity for credit; no partial credit is accepted.
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APPLICATION for Training Program
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August 9-11, 2010, Student Workshop