APPLICATION for ACCREDITATION as an AACBT Ltd. COGNITIVE and BEHAVIOURAL THERAPIST General Information Members of AACBT Ltd. who meet the AACBT s national standards for CBT training and practice can apply for Accreditation as a Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist. Accredited AACBT Cognitive and Behavioural Therapists must meet the AACBT s criteria for continued professional registration, professional development and supervised clinical practice on an annual basis to maintain accreditation. Conditions of AACBT Accreditation Accredited AACBT Cognitive and Behavioural Therapists must: (i) Fulfil the AACBTs five criteria for accreditation as an AACBT Cognitive and/or Behavioural Therapist (ii) Meet the AACBTs conditions for Accreditation as an AACBT Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist AACBT Accredited Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist List (to be launched in late 2013) Accredited AACBT Ltd. Cognitive and Behavioural Therapists can register their contact and practice details and areas of speciality on the AACBT Practitioner List at no additional cost (See Attachment E). This searchable database is freely available to the public to assist them with locating Accredited CBT Therapists. Only AACBT Accredited Cognitive and Behavioural Therapists can be listed. Registration on the AACBT Accredited Therapist List is renewed annually. Accreditation Fees Application Fee: $120 (Special Introductory Rate) Annual Renewal Fee: $40 Submission of Application Please complete all sections of the application form. Attach additional sheets as needed. Submit your application and accompanying documentation via email to accreditation@aacbt.org or mail two copies to: AACBT Accreditation Committee PO Box 4040 Nowra East NSW 2541 Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 1
AACBT Ltd. ACCREDITATION CRITERIA CBT Therapists must fulfil the following 5 criteria to become a fully accredited AACBT Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist: Criteria 1: Core Professional Qualifications and Professional Registration 1.1 Core Professional Qualification: An approved higher education sector qualification (at least a 3 year degree) in an appropriate profession (eg. psychology, nursing, medicine, social work, education, occupational therapy, counselling) from a recognised university is required. 1.2 Full registration or full membership with the relevant professional or registration body as specified below: Psychologist: Psychology Board of Australia (www.ahpra.gov.au) Social worker: Australian Association for Social Work (www.aasw.asn.au): Occupational Therapists: Occupational Therapy Australia Ltd. (www.ausot.com.au): Counsellor: Australian Counselling Association (www.theaca.net.au) Please note: Only individuals who gain ACA membership through the completion of a Higher Education sector Bachelor of Counselling degree are eligible. Mental health Nurse (MHN): Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Registered Nurse (Division 1) and Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN, www.acmhn.org): Credentialed Mental Health Nurse Medicine: Medical Board of Australia: General Registration Other health professions: The AACBT welcomes applications for AACBT accreditation from other health professionals. The AACBT Accreditation Committee will make decisions on the eligibility of these applications from other health professionals on a case-by-case basis. Criteria 2. Core CBT Training Training, including courses and clinical placements obtained during higher education sector qualification (see Criteria 1.1), and other relevant cognitive and/or behaviour therapy training. This core CBT training will include formal training of 100 hours of university courses and/or approved workshops in a recognised model(s) of cognitive and/or behaviour therapy over at least a five year period. This may include a specialist area of CBT application. Criteria 3. CBT Clinical Practice At least 1 year of CBT clinical practice experience since completion of the initial higher education sector qualification (see Criteria 1.1). This should include: Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 2
3.1 Professional accountability: At least 1 year of professional CBT clinical practice experience (this may not include clinical practice during post-graduate training) since initial professional qualification (Criteria 1.1) that is accountable to a senior member of the relevant profession. 3.2 CBT Practice: AACBT Accredited Therapists should be using CBT in a systematic way as their main, or one of their main therapeutic models. Commitment to the practice of CBT should be demonstrated in the applicant s CBT practice in the last year (this may include clinical practice during post-graduate training). Include your current employment and how your CBT time is divided in your current employment. 3.3 CBT Experience: AACBT Accredited Therapists should have treated a minimum of 10 clients from initial assessment and conceptualisation to completion or termination of CBT during a two-year period since initial professional qualification (Section 1.1; this may include clinical practice during post-graduate training) to be regarded as having completed their training in CBT. Therapists should have completed at least three cases with different types of presenting problems. At least three clients should have been closely supervised by an experienced cognitive and/or behaviour therapist (See Criteria 4.2). Criteria 4. Supervised CBT Practice 4.1 AACBT Accredited Therapists will have received 100 hours of peer consultation (at least 50% individual supervision) in assessment and the application of cognitive and/or behaviour therapy within not less than two years and not more than five years of completion of initial higher education sector qualification (this may include clinical practice during post-graduate training). 4.2 All AACBT Accredited Therapists will have received individual clinical practice supervision during this period by an experienced cognitive and/or behaviour therapist who would also have met these minimum standards themselves, prior to providing supervision. It is preferable that supervisors will also be accredited with the AACBT. 4.3 Peer consultation including regular feedback and discussion of cases and the use of live, audio or video-recorded cases is preferred. Criteria 5. Professional Referee Please provide a complete AACBT Accreditation Supervisors Report from a current or past clinical supervisor who can confirm the details of your CBT training and supervised practice and is an AACBT member (or member of other approved professional association/organisations). Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 3
CONDITIONS OF AACBT Ltd. ACCREDITATION Please note the following conditions of Accreditation as an AACBT Therapist: 1. Ethical and Professional Practice: AACBT Accredited Cognitive and Behaviour Therapists are required to practice ethically, professionally with due regard for the dignity and well being of their clients, and be cognisant of the relevant legislation. It is expected that AACBT Accredited Therapists will practice in accordance with the professional and ethical standards of their relevant professional and/or registration body. Accredited AACBT Therapist s must not have: (i) Ever been under investigation by any disciplinary or legal tribunal (ii) Had charges of unprofessional conduct brought against them (iii) Been convicted of any criminal offence in the past 10 years Accredited AACBT Therapist are required to notify the AACBT within 7 working days if they are: (i) Placed under investigation by any disciplinary or legal tribunal (ii) Have charges of unprofessional conduct brought against them (iii) Have criminal charges brought against them. 2. Mandatory Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover: AACBT Accredited Cognitive and Behavioural Therapists must be covered by appropriate professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements. AACBT Accredited Therapists must be able to provide documentary evidence of their PII insurance cover on request from the AACBT. PII cover is required for all practising AACBT Accredited Therapists, including those in part-time or volunteer work. PII cover may be provided through an individual insurance arrangement, an employer or education provider's insurance arrangement, or both. The PII arrangements must include: Cover for any breach or alleged breach of professional duty of care Cover for any breach of professional codes of ethics Cover for complaints received in relation to professional misconduct or unprofessional conduct Cover for complaints received in relation to any privacy laws. Civil liability cover Unlimited retroactive cover Run-off cover Two automatic reinstatements during the period of cover. AACBT Accredited Therapists who have PII cover through an employer and/or education provider's insurance arrangement should ensure that this PII cover meets the AACBT standards. If it does not, the AACBT Accredited Therapist will need to take out additional cover to meet the requirements. 3. Professional Status/Qualifications and Advertising: Membership of AACBT does not confer any professional status or qualification. Members should not refer to their Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 4
membership of AACBT in advertising or elsewhere to imply any such professional status or qualification. AACBT members accredited by the AACBT as meeting the criteria for Accreditation as a Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist with the AACBT, are free to advertise or otherwise announce that fact. Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 5
AACBT Ltd. ACCREDITATION APPLICATION Applicant Details Title: Miss Ms Mrs Mr Dr Other: Last Name: Given names: Former name (if applicable): Profession: Position/title: Organisation: Email: Professional Registration/Membership body: Registration/Membership Number: AACBT Membership Number: (if known) Your preferred mailing address will be recorded as the address to which all correspondence will be sent. Preferred Mailing Address: State: Post Code: Phone: Mobile: AACBT Practitioners List (available in late 2013) Accredited AACBT Cognitive and Behavioural Therapists can register their details and areas of speciality on the AACBT Practitioner List. This searchable database of CBT practitioners is freely available to the public to assist them with locating Accredited AACBT Practitioners. Please complete the AACBT Practitioners List application form (Attachment E) if you would like to register your practitioner details. Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 6
AACBT ACCREDITATION CRITERIA CBT Therapists must fulfil the following five criteria to become a fully accredited AACBT Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist: Criteria 1: Core Professional Qualifications and Professional Registration 1.2 Core Professional Qualification: An approved higher education sector qualification (at least a 3 year degree) in an appropriate profession (eg. psychology, nursing, medicine, social work, education, occupational therapy, counselling) from a recognised university is required. Please include information on all other relevant higher education sector qualifications. Please attach certified 1 copies of all degrees/qualifications. Please list all of your relevant undergraduate and postgraduate higher education sector qualifications (most recent first) Month & Year completed Qualification Name of Institution 1 Copies of documentation must be certified as true copies of the original by one of the following certifying officers: Member of the AACBT, accountant, Justice of the Peace, pharmacist, physiotherapist, police officer, psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, general practitioner. Each page should be certified as a true copy of the original and include the signature and printed name, profession and telephone number of the certifying officer. The certifying officer must not be a spouse/partner or family member. Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 7
1.2 Full registration or full membership with the relevant professional or registration body. Please indicate your profession and provide the information requested below. Attach a certified 1 copy of your current registration/membership certificate/s. Psychologist: Psychology Board of Australia (www.ahpra.gov.au) Registration number: Year first fully registered: Social worker: Australian Association for Social Work (www.aasw.asn.au): Membership number: Full member since (insert year): Occupational Therapists Occupational Therapy Australia Ltd. (www.ausot.com.au): Membership number: Full member since (insert year): Counsellor: Australian Counselling Association (www.theaca.net.au) Membership number: Full member since (insert year): Please note: Only individuals who gain ACA membership through the completion of a Higher Education sector Bachelor of Counselling degree are eligible. Please attach a certified copy of your degree. Mental health Nurse (MHN): Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: Registered Nurse (Division 1) and Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN, www.acmhn.org): Credentialed Mental Health Nurse Full member since (insert year): Medicine: Medical Board of Australia: General Registration Year first fully registered: Other health professions: The AACBT welcomes applications for AACBT accreditation from other health professionals. The AACBT Accreditation Committee will make decisions on the eligibility of these applications from other health professionals on a case-by-case basis. 1 Copies of documentation must be certified as true copies of the original by one of the following certifying officers: Member of the AACBT, accountant, Justice of the Peace, pharmacist, physiotherapist, police officer, psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist, general practitioner. Each page should be certified as a true copy of the original and include the signature and printed name, profession and telephone number of the certifying officer. The certifying officer must not be a spouse/partner or family member. Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 8
What other relevant Professional Associations/Bodies are you a member of? Name of Professional Association/Body Type of Member Dates from and to membership (e.g., 2002-2008; 2009-current) Criteria 2. Core CBT Training Training, including courses and clinical placements obtained during higher education sector qualification (see Criteria 1.1), and other relevant cognitive and/or behaviour therapy training. This core CBT training will include formal training of 100 hours of university courses and/or approved workshops in a recognised model(s) of cognitive and/or behaviour therapy over at least a five year period. This may include a specialist area of CBT application. Complete the AACBT Core CBT Training Log (Attachment A) Criteria 3. CBT Clinical Practice At least 1 year of CBT clinical practice experience since completion of the initial higher education sector qualification (see Criteria 1.1). This should include: 3.1 Professional accountability: At least 1 year of professional CBT clinical practice experience (this may not include clinical practice during post-graduate training) since initial professional qualification (Criteria 1.1) that is accountable to a senior member of the relevant profession. 3.3 CBT Practice: AACBT Accredited Therapists should be using CBT in a Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 9
systematic way as their main, or one of their main therapeutic models. Commitment to the practice of CBT should be demonstrated in the applicant s CBT practice in the last year (this may include clinical practice during post-graduate training). Include your current employment and how your CBT time is divided in your current employment. Complete the AACBT CBT Clinical Practice Log (Attachment B) 3.3 CBT Experience: AACBT Accredited Therapists should have treated a minimum of 10 clients from initial assessment and conceptualisation to completion or termination of CBT during a two-year period since initial professional qualification (Section 1.1; this may include clinical practice during post-graduate training) to be regarded as having completed their training in CBT. Therapists should have completed at least three cases with different types of presenting problems. At least three clients should have been closely supervised by an experienced cognitive and/or behaviour therapist (See Section 4.2). Complete the CBT Practice Declaration (See Applicants Declaration Section). This CBT Clinical Practice Experience must also be verified by your Clinical Supervisor Referee (See Criteria 5). Criteria 4. Supervised CBT Practice 4.1 AACBT Accredited Therapists will have received 100 hours of peer consultation (at least 50% individual supervision) in assessment and the application of cognitive and/or behaviour therapy within not less than two years and not more than five years of completion of initial higher education sector qualification (this may include clinical practice during post-graduate training). 4.2 All AACBT Accredited Therapists will have received individual clinical practice supervision during this period by an experienced cognitive and/or behaviour therapist who would also have met these minimum standards themselves, prior to providing supervision. It is preferable that supervisors will also be accredited with the AACBT. 4.3 Peer consultation including regular feedback and discussion of cases and the use of live, audio or video-recorded cases is preferred. Complete the AACBT Supervised CBT Practice Log (See Attachment C) Criteria 5. Professional Referee Please provide a complete AACBT Accreditation Supervisors Report from a current or past clinical supervisor who can confirm the details of your CBT training and supervised practice and is an AACBT member (or member of other approved professional association/organisations). Please ask your supervisor to complete the AACBT Accreditation Referee Report (Attachment D). Provide your referee with a complete copy of your application for AACBT Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 10
Accreditation and all accompanying documentation (e.g., certified copies of degrees/qualifications). Applicant s Declaration I hereby declare that: 1. I meet the AACBT s five accreditation criteria for becoming an Accredited AACBT Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist. All information submitted by me in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misleading statement, or omission, may be cause for rejection of this application. 2. I have met the AACBT s criteria for CBT Experience (Criteria 3.3) during the twoyear period since initial professional qualification (See Criteria 1.1; this may include clinical practice during post-graduate training): Tick all that apply I have worked with a minimum of 10 clients from initial assessment and conceptualisation to completion or termination I have completed at least three cases with different types of presenting problems At least three cases have been closely supervised by an experienced cognitive and/or behaviour therapist This CBT Clinical Practice Experience has been verified in my Clinical Supervisor Referee Report 2. I have met the AACBTs Conditions of Accreditation as an AACBT Therapist 1 (i) I have not been and am not currently under investigation by any disciplinary or legal tribunal (ii) I have not had any charges of unprofessional conduct brought against me (iii) I have not been convicted of an offence involving a criminal charge, and to not have any charge pending I will notify the Chair of the AACBT Accreditation Committee within 7 working days if I am: (i) Placed under investigation by any disciplinary or legal tribunal (ii) Have charges of unprofessional conduct brought against me (iii) Have criminal charges brought against me. 3. I understand that if my application is unsuccessful, or if I withdraw my application, I will be charged a processing fee of $50. 4. I understand that my name, AACBT membership number and accreditation status will be listed in the AACBT Member List on the AACBT Ltd. Website, unless I have indicated otherwise. 5. To maintain Accreditation as an AACBT Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist, I understand that I will need to meet the AACBT s criteria for ongoing professional Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 11
APPLICATION for AACBT Ltd. ACCREDITATION registration, professional development and supervised clinical practice (AACBT Accreditation Renewal Criteria). I must be able to provide documentary evidence of this professional development and supervised clinical practice on request from the AACBT. Signature: Print Name: Date: 1 Note: If you responded YES to any of these questions, please attach an explanation to this application (including details of the outcome). Mark it IN CONFIDENCE and address it to the Chair of AACBT Accreditation. In evaluating your application, we will consider your response to these questions and may request further information. A positive answer to any of the above questions will not automatically result in rejection of the accreditation application. Each application will be considered on its merits. Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 12
APPLICATION for AACBT Ltd. ACCREDITATION Payment Method (Please note a separate receipt / tax invoice will be issued once your accreditation application has been processed in up to 6 weeks) Cheque / Money Order payable AACBT enclosed Charge my: or Amount: $ Card No: Expiry: / CVV _ Cardholder s name (as it appears on card) Cardholder s signature Date: Return via: Email: accreditation@aacbt.org.au or Mail two copies to: AACBT Accreditation Committee PO Box 4040 Nowra East NSW 2541 Office Use Only Date Received Member No. Fee Paid Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 13
ATTACHMENT A: AACBT Core CBT Training Log Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 14
Criteria 2. AACBT Core CBT Training Log Please list the specific CBT training that you have completed to a minimum of 100 hours. If you have completed an accredited Australian Psychological Society (APS) Masters/Doctorate program in Psychology please indicate this and provide information on the CBT-related subjects in your course. Type of training (eg., workshop, course) Training Title Name of organizing body (eg., AACBT, APS, University of Qld) Year attended Duration of training (actual contact hours of CBT skills training) Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 15
AACBT Core CBT Training Log Type of training (e.g., workshop, course) Training Title Name of organizing body (e.g., AACBT, APS, University of Qld etc). Year attended Duration of training (actual contact hours of CBT skills training) Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 16
ATTACHMENT B: AACBT CBT Clinical Practice Log Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 17
Criteria 3. AACBT CBT Clinical Practice Log Please list the details of at least one year of CBT clinical practice experience you have had since the completion of your initial higher education sector qualification. Employment details Job Title: Name and contact details of a senior member of your profession who you were accountable to. Profession: Type of CBT clinical practice (e.g., Clinical practice with client, Supervision of CBT, Teaching or training, Research, Other) Estimated proportion of time spent each month engaged in CBT-related activities (%/total work hours) Name of Employer: Name: Position: Date commenced: Date completed: Job Title: Name of Employer: Telephone: Email: Profession: Name: Position: Date commenced: Date completed: Telephone: Email: Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 18
AACBT CBT Clinical Practice Log (Cont d) Employment details Job Title: Name and contact details of a senior member of your profession who you were accountable to. Profession: Type of CBT clinical practice (e.g., Clinical practice with client, Supervision of CBT, Teaching or training, Research, Other) Estimated proportion of time spent engaged in CBT-related activities (%/total work hours/month) Name of Employer: Name: Position: Date commenced: Date completed: Job Title: Name of Employer: Telephone: Email: Profession: Name: Position: Date commenced: Date completed: Job Title: Name of Employer: Telephone: Email: Profession: Name: Position: Date commenced: Date completed: Telephone: Email: Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 19
ATTACHMENT C: AACBT Supervised CBT Practice Log Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 20
AACBT Supervised CBT Practice Log Please provide the details of the CBT clinical supervision you have received to a minimum of 100 hours within not less than two years and not more than five years since the completion of your initial higher education sector qualification (starting with your most recent experience). Dates from and to (e.g., 1998-1999) Individual/ Group/Peer supervision Name of supervisor, group facilitator, peer supervisor/s Frequency of meetings (e.g., weekly, fortnightly, monthly, bimonthly etc.) Duration of meetings Total Duration Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 21
AACBT Supervised CBT Practice Log (Cont d) Dates from and to (e.g., 1998-1999) Individual/ Group/Peer supervision Name of supervisor, group facilitator, peer supervisor/s Frequency of meetings (e.g., weekly, fortnightly, monthly, bimonthly etc.) Duration of meetings Total Duration Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 22
ATTACHMENT D: AACBT Accreditation Supervisors Report Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 23
AACBT Accreditation Supervisors Report Applicant (to complete) Referee Title: Title: Name: Name: Telephone: Telephone: Email: Email: Profession: Profession: Qualifications: Qualifications: Professional Body 1 Professional Body 1 : Name: Name: Registration number: Registration number: Year first fully registered: Year first fully registered: The Applicant is applying for Accreditation as an AACBT Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist. Applicants are required to provide a supervisors report to confirm the details of their CBT professional development training and supervised CBT practice. Please complete the following: How long have you supervised the applicants CBT practice? The applicant should have provided you with a copy of their complete application for Accreditation as an AACBT Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist. Please review the details of the following the CBT professional development and CBT clinical supervision logs listed below. Supervisor s Declaration AACBT CBT Professional Development Log (Section 1) AACBT CBT Clinical Supervision Log (Section 2) I hereby declare that the information provided by (The Applicant) in true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signed: Print Name: Date: 1 Registration/Membership Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 24
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ATTACHMENT E: AACBT Ltd. Accredited Cognitive and/or Behavioural Therapist List Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 26
AACBT Ltd. Accredited Cognitive and/or Behavioural Therapist List (to be launched in late 2013) Complete this form if you would like to register your details on the AACBT Ltd. Accredited Cognitive and/or Behavioural Therapist List. This searchable database is freely available to the public to assist them with locating Accredited CBT Therapists. Only AACBT Accredited Cognitive and Behavioural Therapists can be listed. Registration on the AACBT Accredited Therapist List is renewed annually. You may list your professional details, the details of up to two practices and list up to 5 areas of competence. The AACBT expects Accredited AACBT Cognitive and Behavioural Therapists will only nominate areas in which they are trained or otherwise competent to provide CBT intervention. You may also nominate a specialist area of CBT practice (such as DBT, ACT). Please ensure your application is completed fully, clearly and accurately. All details provided on the form will be publicly available. If there are a number of practitioners in your practice, each individual is requested to complete a separate application form. Accredited AACBT Practitioner Details Title: Miss Ms Mrs Mr Dr Other: Last Name: Given names: Former name (if applicable): Telephone: Email: Profession: Professional Registration/Membership Body: Registration/Membership number State of Registration/Membership (if relevant): Medicare generalist provider? Yes / No Medicare specialist provider? Yes / No Type: Other relevant Professional Associations/Bodies: Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 27
Practice address 1: No. Street Suburb State P/code Phone number Appointment times (tick all that apply) M-F: M-F (after 5pm): Weekends: Practice address 2: No. Street Suburb State P/code Phone number Appointment times (tick all that apply) M-F: M-F (after 5pm): Weekends: Personal Details Client group (tick as many as apply) Infant Older adult Preschool Couples Child Families Adolescent Organisations Adult Other: CBT approach (optional) Generic CBT REBT Cognitive therapy Behaviour modification/behaviour Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Schema Focused Therapy Metacognitive Therapy Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 28
Other Specialty areas (you may tick up to 5 specialty areas; if you nominate more than 5 areas, only the first 5 will appear on the database) Abuse Academic performance ADHD Anger management Anxiety mgt/stress mgt Assertiveness Autism Post natal depression Behaviour problems Bullying CBT Assessment courts CBT Assessment other Couples/relationships Cross cultural Depression Dissociative disorders Eating disorders Forensic Gambling Gender/sexual issues Grief and loss Health anxiety Health related problems Injury/rehabilitation Life transition/adjustment Psychosis OCD Pain mgt Parenting Personality disorder Self esteem Sex offences Sleep disorders Conflict resolution Smoking cessation Social skills Sports performance Substance abuse/dependence Suicide Terminal illness Trauma/PTSD Weight mgt Other Other Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 29
DEFINTIONS Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a broad psychotherapeutic approach to treatment that helps individuals understand, manage and change their thoughts (cognitions), feelings (emotions) and actions (behaviour). CBT is generally short-term and focused on helping clients deal with very specific problems. It also teaches clients new skills and strategies that they can apply to future problems. There is a well-established evidence base for the use of CBT for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. Modern approaches to CBT incorporate acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), metacognitive therapy, mindfulness based approaches to cognitive therapy (MBCT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). There is a small but growing evidence base for these approaches. CBT practice : includes any paid or voluntary work where skills and knowledge as a CBT therapist are used. This can include provision of direct clinical care, use of professional knowledge in a non-direct clinical relationship with clients, working in management, administration, education, research, advisory, regulatory or policy development roles, and working in any other role that has an impact on the safe, effective delivery of services by CBT therapists. The AACBT will consider applications on a case-by-case basis if it is uncertain whether the professional activities of the applicant constitute CBT practice'. CBT peer consultation means supervision and consultation in individual or group format, for the purposes of CBT professional development and support in the practice of CBT and includes a critically reflective focus on the practitioner s own practice. Active CBT professional development refers to continuous professional development activities that engage the participant in active training through written or oral activities designed to enhance and test learning. Application for Accreditation as an AACBT Ltd Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist 30