Wednesday, August 12, 2009

CERTIFICATE COURSE IN RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY (REBT)

CERTIFICATE COURSE IN RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY (REBT)

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Thearpy are the most widely used psychotherapies today and a choice of most mental health professionals due to their efficacy, short course and long term results in a wide range of emotional and psychiatric problems. This course is aimed at offering high quality intensive training in the theory and practice of CBT and REBT to mental health professionals and other professionals in the helping profession. The supervised therapy of the peers during the training ensures first hand experience of REBT as opposed to role plays. Daily sessions ensure optimum training and application of the concepts learned. The course teaches the model of REBT and empowers the counsellor with skills and techniques used in the therapy.

There will be four hours of training every day.
Date: 4th Sept -13th sept.
Venue: Inspire, behind Poonam chambers, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli. Mumbai.
Time: 2pm to 6 pm

Syllabus:

The following topics will be discussed in the course:

Principles and practice of REBT
Core REBT concepts
Practice: Assessment and Intervention strategies in REBT

Step by step approach to the problem, its assessment and disputation.
Giving homework assignments to clients.
Overcoming resistance to therapy in clients.
Application of REBT in various clinical disorders.
Application of REBT to relationship issues
REBT and the myth of self esteem
Shame attacking exercises for Unconditional self acceptance (USA)
Using different intervention strategies and styles
Overcoming difficulties
Supervised therapy after every class.

The trainees will be given guidance about the recommended reading and further training in CBT and REBT.

Eligibility: This course is aimed at training highly motivated professionals from the helping profession like psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors, teachers and lecturers. Though there is no necessary educational qualification as a criterion for entering the course, it is recommended that you have a post graduate degree in psychology or psychiatry. The medium of instruction is English, so a good understanding of English is necessary. The trainees must be prepared for hardwork and putting in effort into the training as the sessions can be demanding. They must have time to read the printed material and doing the homework assignments.

Trainer: Dr.Shishir Palsapure is a counselling psychologist at Care hospital, Nagpur and has been conducting certificate course in counselling there. He has recieved intensive training at the Albert Ellis Institute, New York, NY, USA and certified by the institute as Associate Fellow. He is a lecturer at the Hislop college, Nagpur and teaches MA (Psy) students. Dr. Shishir has recieved training at the prestigious Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He has trained over 200 psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors and other mental health professionals in basic counselling skills, CBT and REBT.

For any course related queries, you may call him at 9975497669 or email shishirpal@gmail. com

Frequently asked questions:
Does this course enable me to counsel patients and clients?

Ans: Yes, certainly. You will be able to use counselling techniques on yourself and others. Even if you are not a psychologist and are in a helping profession like medicine or teaching, you will be benefited as you will get a structure to your counselling.

Will I get a certificate for having done the training?

Ans. Yes, you will get a certificate signed by the trainer.

Is this a licence to practice counselling?

Ans: No, this course is meant for enhancing the skills of professionals in the helping profession like doctors, psychiatrists, counsellors and psychologists who already are legally allowed to counsel. But this course itself is not a licence to practice psychotherapy.

Will I get to counsel real clients? Will there be any practical training?

Ans: Certainly yes. There is a lot of emphasis on practical training in the course. Your peers will be your clients. They will not be playing roles so they will pose with real problems. This ensures you will be able to counsel real problems in a comfortable environment. Your counselling will be supervised by the trainer and you will get feedback. You will also get a chance to present your difficulties and get counselling done by your peers.

Is this course meant for your self help?

Ans: Though doing the course will help you solve your own problems, it is not primarily meant for solving your own problems. Professional counselling is recommended for severe emotional problems.

How can I get further training in REBT ?

Ans. This course will be followed by advanced course which will help you deal with specific clinical disorders and a higher level of training. You can also get more training at the Albert Ellis Institute which is situated in New York.

What is the fees?

Ans: For Fee details, please contact Dr.Aditya Tiwari.His number is 9320029193
Do I have to read some text book before I enter the course?
Ans. It is highly recommended that the students read the printed material provided at the time of admission.

Is there is a test at the end of the course?

Ans: Yes, There will be a written and practical test at the end of the course. Clearing the test is necessary to be eligible for the certificate.

How can I sign up for the course?

Ans. Simply fill in the form below, or a copy of it and mail it to vinci.manish@ gmail.com .

Application form:

Name*:______ _________ _________ _________ _________ ________

Address*:___ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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Phone number*:____ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___

Email* (please write in capitals and clearly) :___________ _________ _________ ___

Educational qualification* :___________ _________

Profession*: _________ _________ _________ ______

What are your expectations form the course?_____ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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What books have you read on REBT?_______ _________ _________ ___

Any previous training in REBT/CBT? If so where and of what duration?

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Recent passport sized photograph Signature

Fields marked by an asterisk * are mandatory.

FOR ANY COURSE RELATED QUERIES CALL DR.SHISHIR PALSAPURE AT 09975497669
FOR ADMISSION RELATED QUERIES CALL Dr. Aditya Tiwari at 9320029193

1 comment:

Unknown said...

KINDLY NOTE:
THIS POST IS OUT DATED.

DR. ADITYA TIWARI IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE COURSE ANY MORE.

KINDLY CONTACT DR. SHISHIR PALSAPURE ON THE GIVEN NUMBER FOR ALL THE DETAILS.