Cognitive behavioural therapy: Level 1 for occupational therapy (Online Course)
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Cognitive behavioural therapy: Level 1 for occupational therapy
Canadian occupational therapists (OTs) complete their occupational therapy program with the general knowledge, skill, and judgement to provide mental health services. However, it is known that areas such as psychotherapy are not considered to be an entry-level skill and require additional education and supervision to maintain competency in practice (Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), n.d.). To support their clinical reasoning and interventions, OTs may choose to obtain additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), but many trainings are largely global and geared towards the broader mental health practitioner audience (Beck, 2021).
Course overview
This online course will help Canadian occupational therapists develop an understanding and beginning skills in establishing the therapeutic relationship, conceptualizing clients using CBT techniques, and utilizing CBT psychotherapy in the context of their occupational therapy clinical practice. This 9-part online course includes a combination of videos, audio clips, handouts, homework assignments, and quizzes covering the following topics:
- Part 1 (approximately 1 hour): Introduction - Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and how it can be used by occupational therapists (OTs). Counselling vs. psychotherapy.
- Part 2 (approximately 1.5 hours): Understanding and developing the therapeutic relationship.
- Part 3 (approximately 2 hours): CBT evidence, principles, minimal requirements. Target of CBT. The CBT Session format.
- Part 4 (approximately 1.25 hours): CBT framework. The “Four bubble”. The coping card (case scenario).
- Part 5 (approximately 1.5 hours): Cognitive distortions/unhelpful thinking styles. In-session activities to support client understanding.
- Part 6 (approximately 1 hour): The CBT group. CBT for chronic pain. CBT and values work.
- Part 7 (approximately 1. 5 hours): The thought record (case scenario).
- Part 8 (approximately 1 hour): Activity scheduling (case scenario).
- Part 9 (approximately 1 hour): Summary: Review, self-reflection and supervision.
By the end of this online course, you will be able to:
- Understand how CBT psychotherapy approaches may be used in your occupational therapy practice.
- Understand the therapeutic relationship, including its significance and how to promote development of the therapeutic relationship.
- Identify client cognitive distortions/unhelpful thinking styles and in-session approaches to support client understanding.
- Understand how to use specific CBT interventions including the “Four bubble”, coping card, thought record and activity scheduling in your occupational therapy practice.
- Understand the application of CBT interventions in your occupational therapy practice to support your clinical reasoning.
Target audience
Occupational therapist clinicians who are interested in increasing their familiarity with cognitive behavioural therapy approaches and techniques to assist one-on-one clients or groups in facilitating occupational participation.
Note* This course was developed based on >span class="NormalTextRun SCXW246646367 BCX0">CAOT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Level One for Occupational Therapy workshops previously offered in 2021 and 2022.
Client age groups
Adults (20-64 years old)
Areas of practice
Acute Care, Chronic Pain, Forensic Mental Health, Generalist, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Role-Emerging, Substance Use/Addictions
Experience Level
Beginner (0-2 years of experience in this specific practice area)
Time commitment
Approximately 11 hours for course content. Additional homework activities are provided
Language
English
Presenters
Gord Hirano M.Sc., B.H.Sc.O.T., OT Reg. (Ont.)
Gord is an Occupational therapist (OT) with over 35 years experience. He additionally holds a masters of rehabilitation counselling degree. Gord is the Executive Director at the Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia. He maintains a clinical practice in occupational therapy and psychotherapy using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness and motivational interviewing approaches with adult individuals who live with schizophrenia, anxiety, depression and chronic pain. Further, Gord provides psychotherapy supervision to individual OTs and groups of OTs and has provided a multitude of education and trainings in CBT psychotherapy specifically for OTs.
This purchase provides individual access to this online course for 90 days following purchase. Access the online course immediately following purchase by selecting this online course on My Dashboard on CAOT's learning management system (LMS), using your CAOT My Account login information.
No cancellations/refunds will be provided once the purchase is completed. Please visit the Professional Development FAQ for additional information. Please note that the terminology used in this online course is reflective of the CAOT Style Guide at time of recording. If you have any questions, please contact CAOT's Professional Development team at education@caot.ca.
Gord Hirano
OT Reg. (ON)
Gord is an Occupational therapist (OT) with over 35 years experience. He as well holds a masters of rehabilitation counselling degree. Gord is the Executive Director at the Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia. He maintains a clinical practice in OT and psychotherapy using Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Motivational interviewing approaches with adult individuals who live with schizophrenia, anxiety, depression and chronic pain. Further, Gord provides psychotherapy supervision to individual OTs and groups of OTs and has provided a multitude of education and trainings in CBT psychotherapy specifically for OTs.
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