Beck Institute For Cognitive Behavior Therapy

I recently completed Level II Cognitive-​Behavior Therapy (CBT) training after completing Level I training last November. The training/​workshops are an excellent introduction to CBT. The training helped me realize that CBT is an effective psychotherapy that has more depth and nuances than a ‘manual-​based’ psychotherapy, as CBT is often referred to.
When I read Dr. Aaron Beck’s book, Cognitive Therapy of Depression I said that the book should be required reading for all graduate counseling programs. After completing the trainings I am sorry I did not begin training in CBT while in graduate school or immediately after graduating (as one of my professors urged me to do). The training is thorough and informative. The training has helped me help my patients while also helping me improve my self as a psychotherapist.
As I mentioned, the curriculum is excellent. But I could not write a review without mentioning how knowledgeable, professional and passionate the instructors are.
The workshops are a great introduction to CBT. I realized to become proficient as a CBT therapist I would need additional training/​supervision. I look forward to beginning supervision in the Beck Institute supervision program this spring and attending the workshop on CBT and PTSD this Fall.
I am glad that I made the investment in time and money to attend the CBT workshops at the Beck Institute. I am sure it will pay dividends for my patients and my practice in the future.