Professional Education Program Announces Boston Children’s Hospital Partnership

In partnership with the Boston Children’s Hospital, the Professional Education Programs department has announced the launch of a 12-week certificate program in cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT). CBT is one of the few forms of psychotherapy that has been scientifically tested and found to be effective in many trials for many different disorders. In contrast to other forms of psychotherapy, cognitive therapy is typically more focused on the present, more time-limited, and more problem-solving oriented, which allows clients to use these problem-solving skills for the rest of their lives.

This introductory level course acquaints participants with the theoretical frameworks and basic practice skills of the evidence-based method. This certificate program covers CBT-based assessment, treatment strategies, and skill application for the treatment of clinical disorders such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and substance abuse.

The program will be directed by Daniel Beck, LICSW, LLC, who is the director of the CBT and Social Work Training Initiative (CASTI) at the BUSSW, and will run from April 19—July 5. Twenty-one social workers at Children’s Hospital are currently enrolled.

“This new partnership would not be possible without the contributions of the instructor, Daniel Beck, and Allison Scobie-Carroll, the Director of the Social Work Department at Boston Children’s Hospital,” said Deborah Sheehan, Director of Professional Education Programs.