Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Overview
Online Certificate Program
The Post-Master's Certificate in Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an 18 session program taking place over two semesters. The program begins with the foundations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches and quickly progresses to application of these techniques to issues commonly seen in clinical practice including: Depression, Transdiagnostic Anxiety (Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety, Panic, etc.), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and more. "Third wave" CBT approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques are weaved into many of the sessions to enhance standard CBT practices. This program will teach practical hands-on clinical skills to help practitioners better help their clients.
Program Highlights
Topics include:
- Cognitive-based therapy approaches
- Behavioral-based therapy approaches
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Thought diaries, identifying cognitive disorders, and using Dysfunctional Thought Records
- Behavioral Activation
- Exposure Therapy
- Integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to enhance standard CBT practices
Program Requirements
This certificate requires the completion of 18 sessions over the course of two semesters, taking place Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30 pm (dates below). Assignments include weekly readings and a final learning assessment in the form of a project or test.
Program Schedule
The program runs for 18 two-hour sessions, Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, over the course of the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 academic year. There will be two sections running alternate weeks.
Section 1
Fall 2020
- September 9, 23
- October 7, 21
- November 4, 18
- December 2, 16
Spring 2021
- January 13, 27
- February 10, 24
- March 10, 24
- April 7, 21
- May 5, 10
Section 2
Fall 2020
- September 16, 30
- October 14, 28
- November 11, 25
- December 9
Spring 2021
- January 6, 20
- February 3, 17
- March 3, 17, 31
- April 14, 28
- May 12, 26
About the Director
Andrew B. Schmidt, PhD, LCSW-R
Dr. Schmidt is a skilled Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who trains and supervises other therapists in CBT-based approaches. He specializes in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression and has trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response PRevent, and other exposure based approaches. He is an adjunct lecturer at NYU Silver.
Continuing Education Contact Hours
36 NYSED Continuing Education Contact Hours will be awarded for this program.
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For Mental Health Practitioners: Please check with your state, if you are not licensed in New York, to determine if these credits will be accepted for licensing renewal.
Application
You will need the following items to apply for this program:
- Current resume/CV
- An essay describing your interest in this program and reason for applying
- One professional reference
Application deadline: July 15, 2020
Fees and Refund Policy
The cost of this certificate program is $1,980, which includes registration fee and cost of an online compendium of readings.
Available discounts include:
- 25% discount for NYU Silver School of Social Work MSW/PhD alumni
- 25% discount for field instructors currently working with NYU Silver School of Social Work graduate students.
- 15% discount for applicants who have already completed one NYU Silver certificate program.
- 50% discount for veterans.
Please note: discounts may not be combined.
Deposit: Upon acceptance into the program, a $250 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place. This deposit is applied to the total cost of tuition.
The $250.00 program deposit is non-refundable. Students that withdraw before the first class will be refunded 100% of their fees (minus the deposit). Students that withdraw after up to and including two (2) sessions will be refunded 70% of their fees (minus the deposit). Students who withdraw after up to and including four (4) sessions will be refunded 55% of their fees (minus the deposit).Students who withdraw after four (4) sessions will receive no refund.
Please note: although the tuition payments are broken down into deposit, fall, and spring installments (a practice meant to create smaller, easier payments for students), the term 'sessions' refers to the entire program. Students who withdraw after four sessions, even if they have not begun the spring semester, are still required to pay their spring semester bills.
| Refund Schedule | 2020-2021 |
|---|---|
| WITHDRAWAL SESSION | REFUND RATE |
| Before the first session | 100% (minus deposit) |
| Up to/including two sessions | 70% (minus deposit) |
| Up to/including four sessions | 55% (minus deposit) |
| After four sessions | 0% |
Scholarships
MB Practice offers the Advanced CBT program as a scholarship opportunity for those who sign up with their service. More information can be found here.