Masterclass in REBT (CBT) for Anxiety
Online Learning Programme
Apply Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies to support anxiety management.
This masterclass explores how cognitive behavioural approaches can help clients understand and manage anxiety. Participants learn practical CBT tools for identifying thought patterns, emotional responses and behavioural cycles that maintain anxiety. Practitioners will be supported in applying structured techniques that promote resilience and psychological wellbeing.
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Programme Type: Masterclass (certificate of attendance)
CPD: 6 hours
Next Intake(s): Sat. 22 and Sun. 23 August
NFQ: N/A
ECTS: N/A
Academic Validation: N/A
Professional Accreditation: N/A
Overview
Introduction
Anxiety is a universal human experience, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can significantly disrupt daily life. This intensive two‑day masterclass is designed to deepen participants’ confidence and skill in helping clients understand, manage and reduce anxiety using evidence‑based Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) within a CBT framework. It is a practical and engaging workshop.
Through a blend of theory, live demonstrations and hands‑on skills practice, you will learn how to work collaboratively with clients to:
- Identify patterns of thinking that trigger and maintain anxiety
- Challenge and restructure anxiety‑provoking beliefs
- Support clients in applying new, more helpful thinking in real‑life situations
Content
Foundations
- The core theory and philosophy underpinning REBT (CBT) and how it conceptualises anxiety and its maintenance
Assessment and Formulation
- Working collaboratively with clients to identify the thinking styles that fuel their anxiety
Intervention Skills
- Challenging and restructuring unhelpful thinking using REBT techniques
- Negotiating and designing effective homework tasks that help clients generalise learning into everyday life
Working with Challenges
- Understanding and managing resistance
- Troubleshooting common obstacles
Maintaining Progress
- Relapse prevention planning — supporting clients to sustain and build on the gains they’ve made
Date(s)
Saturday, 22 and Sunday, 23 August
Who Should Apply
This workshop is for mental health practitioners who are working with/interested in learning more about CBT.
Certification
The College will issue a certificate of attendance to those who take this workshop.
CPD: 6 hours
Cost
€190.00 (15% discount for IICP College students/alumni and VCS counsellors)
Venue
This workshop will take place online using Zoom. Participants will be sent a link to join the online platform before the workshop commences.
Expert Course Facilitator
Paula Lawlor
Paula Lawlor, MA, Dip. REBT, MSc in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy
Paula is a chartered psychologist and cognitive behavioural psychotherapist. She
holds a BA and an MA degree in psychology as well as a professional qualification in
REBT (the first form of CBT). She studied under Windy Dryden (Professor of Counselling,
Goldsmiths College, University of London) and has been in private practice for 21
years. She is a founding member of the Institute for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
(ICBT).
