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August 18, 2026
This booster re-grounds participants in the core mechanics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and how to put them to work in everyday practice. Participants will revisit the cognitive model, refresh their ability to recognize unhelpful thinking patterns, and practice concrete techniques they can bring into sessions, check-ins, and skills-coaching moments. The session emphasizes practical application across the range of roles in behavioral health, helping each participant translate CBT concepts into the work they actually do.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the cognitive model and explain how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact to influence client functioning and recovery.
2. Identify common cognitive distortions and automatic thoughts that surface in clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
3. Apply at least two cognitive restructuring or behavioral activation techniques (e.g., thought records, behavioral scheduling) in session or in supportive interactions.
4. Adapt brief, CBT-informed strategies to fit their specific role, population, and treatment setting.