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BSA virtual day seminar – CBT introduction: tools and strategies

3 November 2022 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm


  • Date: November 3, 2022
  • Time: 10:30 – 15:30
  • Cost: Full Member – £145, Affiliate Member – £215, Non-member – £290
  • Audience: Deputy Head, Head of Boarding, House staff, Pastoral and Wellbeing staff, Medical staff.
  • Platform: Zoom (online)

Course outline

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) focuses on the role that thoughts play regarding both emotions and behaviour, and advocates that change in thought processes can have a significant effect upon altering behaviours. This is a goal-oriented and specific approach which often results in positive and meaningful change in a short period of time. A range of evidence indicated that CBT is an effective intervention for supporting young people with a range of difficulties.

Key elements:

  • Restructuring thought processes
  • ABC (the CBT approach breaks a specific problem into three smaller parts: the activating event, negative beliefs, the consequences)
  • Core beliefs.

In the context of the mental health and wellbeing agenda, CBT is an evidence-based intervention which has a preventative role in identifying and supporting young people to develop healthy coping strategies. Delegates will explore key CBT tools, strategies and opportunities to practice and apply these to case studies. Delegates will gain knowledge of a range of CBT tools and strategies and how these can be used to support with individuals, small groups and a whole class/house. They will also develop an understanding of using these tools to target not only those experiencing difficulties but also as a preventative approach to build resilience. Delegates will develop their skills and be able to have tools which they can start using immediately with young people.

Training topics will include:

  • The theory and principles understanding the cognitive model
  • Applying the cognitive model using case studies
  • Rationale, process and key considerations when setting CBT homework tasks
  • Time for delegates to practice key tools and strategies.

Learning outcomes:

  • An understanding of CBT as a positive intervention model to support others
  • An understanding of key CBT tools and strategies
  • Increased confidence in implementing CBT tools when working with young people
  • Resources and tools for use in school or a support context.

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Speaker: Dr Jody Walshe, Educational and Child Psychologist 

Dr Jody Walshe is an Educational and Child Psychologist working in London borough. Jody completed her doctorate at the University of East London. She is also a Consultant Psychologist providing consultations for foster carers and supervising social workers. She is a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council.

Before commencing her training, Jody worked as a teacher, learning support assistant and tutor with young people from 5-19. The focus of much of her work looked at anxiety and mental health issues in school settings. Her doctoral research explored the experiences, perceptions and training needs of secondary school staff working with self-harm.

Details

Date:
3 November 2022
Time:
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Event Category:

Organiser

The Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA)
Phone
+44 (0) 20 7798 1580
View Organiser Website

Venue

Virtual – Zoom
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