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MSc /Diploma /Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Children and Young People
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This course is aimed at professionals working in child services who work with children who have a range of emotional or behavioural problems. The course is not confined to staff who work in either CAMHS or other psychological services but is applicable to a wide range of professions including nurses, social workers, teachers as well as psychologists, doctors and therapists. The course is highly focused on developing core competencies in CBT with children and young people and has proved very beneficial for both highly experienced practitioners and also those who are relatively new to working with children. The course curriculum is entirely around children and addresses the importance of a child's context (family, school, peers) in the delivery of CBT for specific problems.
Career prospects
CBT for children and young people is one of a number of evidence based interventions for common childhood problems and disorders. The demand for professionals with skills in this area in known to be high and is likely to grow. Students will have a (Certificate/Diploma/Masters) qualification in CBT with children and this will be much valued by employers looking to develop this type of intervention within their service. Several of our students have been funded by employers who want to increase their supervisory capacity in CBT and this is likely to be a trend that will continue.
Testimonials
“The course content is excellent. The sessions are well paced and full of rich information. Tutor groups are very supportive and individualised. There is a stimulating mixed profession group both of students and teaching staff.” Certificate Student
“I enjoyed learning about each disorder in a detailed way. It was a very practical and useful way to learn how to deal with future clients. I also enjoyed the demonstrations by facilitators of skills which relate directly to theory. The course has been a real, grounded and stimulating experience.” Diploma Student
Further information
How do I apply?
Application deadline: June 1st 2012
Interviews: 19th June 2012
All applications are made through UCL, please click here for further information
Students are also advised to print out and send a second copy to Suzi Bell at the Anna Freud Centre, 21 Maresfield Gardens, London, NW3 5SU to ensure that it arrives by the 3rd June.
Contact us
For all enquiries related to this course, please contact anwen.prendergast@annafreud.org
