Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
DMCC 0902 — 0 Credit Hours
Provides an overview of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a focus on a case formulation approach and clinical interventions such as self-monitoring, relaxation training, systematic desensitization, flooding or exposure, reinforcement procedures, stress inoculation training or coping skills training, cognitive restructuring, problem-solving, behavioral activation or weekly scheduling, and reversal including social skills training. A biblical approach to and critique of CBT, including mindfulness- and acceptance-based CBT such as MBCT, DBT, and ACT, will also be covered. A biblical approach to spiritually oriented CBT including inner healing prayer and the use of Scripture, with appropriate ethical guidelines will be described.