This training course is across 4 full days across 4 weeks. All sessions must be attended in the same term.

Dates: 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th 2025 (all 4 dates must be attended) Times: 9.30am- 4.30pm

Free Book onto preferred course via Eventbrite Free to Gateshead staff

ATTENDEES MUST HAVE COMPLETED ICAMH

This 4-day course aims to give participants a basic understanding of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy models and principles.

Facilitated by: Charlotte Dean and Christine Brace Cognitive Behaviour Therapists employed within the Children and Young People’s Primary Care Mental Health Service provided by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to treat mental health conditions such as anxiety and low mood Aims:

· To offer an overview of the theories embedded in CBT and a range of tools to offer support to young people and their families

· To explore CBT approaches to understand the interaction between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. To increase understanding on CBT focuses on working through specific current problems and finding solutions for them

· To offer an opportunity to practice and develop core clinical competencies and skills, which includes basic 5 area formulation to support young people primarily with anxiety and low mood

· To recognise the contribution all practitioners can make to improving children and young people’s mental health

4 Day Foundation: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 4th, 11th, 18th + 25th Nov