Overview

-The core theories and principles that underpin the practice of CBT -Use of the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (Barlow et al., 2018) -Basic CBT formulation of common emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression -Use of the Scientist‐Practitioner approach -Formulation of the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. -Skills practice including carrying out CBT assessments, producing case conceptualisations -Evaluation of treatment outcomes within clinical settings. -Use of supervision to guide clinical practice

Learning Outcomes

• 1. Understand and apply the key principles and core treatment concepts of CBT models for emotional disorders as described in the Unified Protocol manual

• Assess mild to moderate mental health problems within a CBT framework

• Conduct basic behavioural and cognitive interventions as outlined in the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders.

• Demonstrate competence at the level of Novice in a sample of live clinical work

• Demonstrate the capacity to use supervision to reflect on clinical work

• Formulate emotional disorders (anxiety and depression) at a maintenance formulation level within a CBT framework