Culturally Adapted CBT for Black Populations: Course email list
Thank you for your interest in the Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Black Populations online course.
The course will launch in Fall 2024. Fill out this survey to be notified when it goes live.
This free online training, based off the manual titled Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Black Populations, aims to improve the capability of therapists to deliver CBT to Black populations. The course was developed with the intention that it will be utilized by mental health professionals who have prior knowledge, experience and/or training in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).
This free online training, based off the manual titled Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Black Populations, aims to improve the capability of therapists to deliver CBT to Black populations. The course was developed with the intention that it will be utilized by mental health professionals who have prior knowledge, experience and/or training in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).
Cognitive‐behavioural therapy (CBT) is a highly effective therapy for the treatment of common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. While CBT works for clients from most cultural backgrounds, research has shown that adapting CBT to meet the needs of specific groups increases its effectiveness.
This online module discusses practical cultural adaptations to traditional CBT for depression and anxiety for improved treatment experiences and outcomes for Black Populations.
The course will help you achieve the following goals:
Additionally, you will have access to selected resources, tools and practices including a Community of Practice, lead by Subject Matter Experts in the field
· Describe community-based concerns with respect to mental health needs and access to mental health services.
· Discuss considerations for adapting empirically-supported therapies to become more culturally aligned with Black populations in Canada.
· Apply practical cultural adaptations to traditional CBT specifically focused on working with ethno-racially diverse populations and individuals.
Additionally, you will have access to selected resources, tools and practices including a Community of Practice, lead by Subject Matter Experts in the field
Visit http://cbt-black.ca for more information.