- Define the symptoms of psychosis
- Articulate the structure of CBT for psychosis
- Conceptualize hallucinations and ‘delusions’ using the cognitive model of psychosis
- Identify appropriate cognitive and behavioural change strategies for psychosis
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis
Dr. Michael Best, Psychologist
Transform resistant symptoms into pathways of relief with effective strategies and techniques.
Excerpt:
- 3h of continuing education
- 21 lessons that last from 5 to 15 minutes each
- 1 certificate of achievement
- 1 PowerPoint
- 1 bibliography
- 1 course evaluation
- 4 months access - automatically extended until you complete the course
- 7-day money back guarantee
- 96% of participants who completed the satisfaction survey declare they would recommend this course to a colleague
Overview
Some symptoms of psychosis persist despite medication—CBTp offers a structured and evidence-based approach to address them.
When hallucinations, delusional beliefs, or negative symptoms become entrenched, they can significantly hinder recovery and autonomy. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) was specifically developed to support individuals facing this kind of persistent distress. With strong empirical support, CBTp equips clinicians to address the mechanisms maintaining psychotic symptoms and to foster both clinical and personal recovery.
In this 3-hour training, Dr. Michael Best—clinical psychologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto—provides a clear and rigorous introduction to CBTp. Drawing on current evidence and real case examples, he outlines the core structure of this intervention, along with practical tools to use in clinical settings.
You will be equipped to: - Structure intervention across five treatment phases, from assessment to consolidation, including maintenance sessions and action planning. - Deploy targeted cognitive and behavioural strategies to support clients in reinterpreting hallucinations and delusional beliefs. - Use individualized case conceptualization to guide treatment, promote engagement, and tailor change strategies. - Work from a recovery-oriented perspective, integrating clinical, personal, and functional dimensions.
This training provides a solid foundation for incorporating CBTp into your therapeutic practice—whether working individually or alongside other forms of support.
Accreditation
About the expert
Dr. Michael Best, clinical psychologist, is Assistant Professor in the Graduate Department of Psychological Clinical Science at the University of Toronto, Affiliate Scientist at Ontario Shores Center for Mental Health Sciences, and Collaborator Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
Dr. Best’s research focuses on cognitive mechanisms underlying experiences of psychosis and innovating cognitive behavioral therapies for psychosis. He has co-developed a novel cognitive treatment for internalized stigma, called BOOST, that focuses on helping people with a first episode of psychosis overcome internalized stigma. He has also conducted clinical trials of remotely delivered CBT for psychosis, and examined mechanisms of change during CBTp. Dr. Best is a member of the steering committee for the North American CBTp Network and an executive officer for the Canadian Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
Learning objectives
Learning material
A theoretical course illustrated with clinical examples. This course is composed of videos of 5 to 15 minutes each. The PowerPoint of the course to download.
Syllabus
- PowerPoint
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Symptoms of psychosis
- 1. Presentation
- 2. Basics of hallucinations
- 3. Basics of delusions
- 4. Psychotic disorders
- 5. Recovery
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Evidence for CBT for Psychosis
- 6. The psychosis continuum and cultural context
- 7. Evidence based studies about CBT and psychosis
- 8. Conceptualization-Driven CBTp
- 9. CBT protocol
- 10. CBTp Values
- 11. Tips for Ethical - Competent CBTp
- 12. Phases of treatment
- 13. Session structure
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Cognitive conceptualization of Psychosis
- 14. Cognitive change strategies
- 15. Behavioral change strategies
- 16. Cognitive model of hallucinations
- 17. Coping strategies for voices
- 18. The example of Sally- voices hallucinations
- 19. Analysis of delusions
- 20. Case formulation video
- 21. Conclusion
- Bibliography
CE Credits
Download a certificate of successful completion.
Audience
This training is intended for mental health professionals.
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