{"id":15528,"date":"2017-06-15T16:45:37","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T15:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stonebridge-blog.positive-dedicated.net\/?p=15528"},"modified":"2018-03-26T13:59:47","modified_gmt":"2018-03-26T12:59:47","slug":"how-to-become-a-cbt-therapist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/cbt-counselling-and-psychotherapy\/how-to-become-a-cbt-therapist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become a CBT therapist"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>In 2017, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/information-support\/types-of-mental-health-problems\/statistics-and-facts-about-mental-health\/how-common-are-mental-health-problems\/#.WUD7wGjyu70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">one in four people in the UK<\/a>\u00a0will struggle with a\u00a0mental health issue.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Anxiety\u00a0and depression have always affected human beings, but research\u00a0has revealed that self-harm and suicidal thoughts are on the rise. Mental health in young people often hits the headlines, with issues triggered by exam stress, bullying\u00a0or problems at home.<\/p>\n<p>The elderly\u00a0are often overlooked, but statistics show that depression affects <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/statistics\/mental-health-statistics-older-people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">around 22% of men and 28% of women over the age of 65<\/a>. 85% of older people with depression don&#8217;t get the help that they need.<\/p>\n<h3>What is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?<\/h3>\n<p>CBT is a form of treatment that focuses on finding practical\u00a0solutions. The talking therapy breaks cycles of negative thinking, by splitting worries into more manageable pieces. It\u00a0explores the connection\u00a0between thoughts, emotions, situations and actions in daily life.<\/p>\n<p>CBT empowers people to solve their problems independently and can successfully stop debilitating mental health\u00a0issues from developing. Treatment\u00a0sessions are based\u00a0around the specific needs of an individual and\u00a0therapists discuss current issues, instead of\u00a0past experiences.<\/p>\n<h3>Developing your skills<\/h3>\n<p>Discover how to become a CBT therapist through a CBT distance learning qualification.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The course content was very thorough and I learnt a lot about CBT. It has given me a firm base for becoming a therapist in the future.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>A Stonebridge College\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/course\/cognitive-behavioural-therapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">CBT\u00a0online course<\/a>\u00a0is the ideal introduction if you&#8217;re:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A counsellor looking to expand your range of services.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Completely new to the field and interested\u00a0in how to become a CBT therapist<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Working in a role that would benefit from an understanding of\u00a0talking therapy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Hoping to\u00a0offer a friend or family member the resources they need to manage a mental health problem.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15584 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/apiSHCD9KXT.jpg\" alt=\"CBT distance learning will prepare you to start a new career.\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/apiSHCD9KXT.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/apiSHCD9KXT-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A knowledge of CBT\u00a0will\u00a0give you the confidence\u00a0to support people from different age groups. More children and young people are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/news\/20170607\/Treating-anxiety-disorders-in-children-with-CBT.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">suffering from anxiety disorders<\/a> than ever before, with signs often starting to show as early as three years old.<\/p>\n<p><b>The\u00a0digital generation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Many professionals\u00a0think that mental health problems come from increased social pressure\u00a0and\u00a0internet use.\u00a0If caught early, some issues\u00a0can be treated. CBT is an alternative to giving medication to\u00a0children, and instead\u00a0provides strategies for handling stress\u00a0or\u00a0coping with\u00a0academic failure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CBT and the elderly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Research into using CBT to\u00a0support older clients\u00a0suggests that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcmj.org\/articles\/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-older-adults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">depressive symptoms can be reduced<\/a>.\u00a0Treatment approaches\u00a0are different, because\u00a0health\u00a0often plays a major role. CBT therapists must take into account cognitive ability and conditions such as dementia. Group therapy\u00a0is\u00a0commonly used, which also\u00a0offers\u00a0valuable social interaction for elderly clients.<\/p>\n<h3>The future for CBT<\/h3>\n<p>Studies\u00a0have revealed\u00a0that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewsbulletin.com\/mobile-phone-delivered-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-improves-insomnia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">accessing CBT\u00a0on a mobile phone<\/a> can treat mild insomnia. In the future, there may be the potential for therapists to incorporate technology into their treatment plans. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-15601 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/api8HMHM8AR.jpg\" alt=\"Become a CBT therapist through a CBT qualification. \" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/api8HMHM8AR.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/api8HMHM8AR-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Opening up lines of communication about mental health issues is vital, and progress is being made to integrate\u00a0CBT solutions into everyday life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make a difference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re passionate about helping other people, and looking to join the counselling industry, CBT training will get you started.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thinking about how to become a CBT therapist? Find out more:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/cbt-counselling-and-psychotherapy\/how-to-become-a-counsellor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Discover how to get into counselling<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/search?keyword=counselling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Explore our range of counselling courses.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/distance-learning-courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/a-z-courses.png\" alt=\"A-Z book of courses\" width=\"690\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/a-z-courses.png 690w, https:\/\/www.stonebridge.uk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/a-z-courses-300x52.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2017, one in four people in the UK\u00a0will struggle with a\u00a0mental health issue. 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