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Continuing education / 6 hours · Intermediate

CBT Foundations and Case Formulation

Six hours on cognitive behavioral therapy as actually practiced: the cognitive model, individual case formulation, behavioral activation, cognitive restructuring that goes beyond thought records, and session structure, taught through a multi-session worked case progression.

What the course covers

  1. The cognitive model and case formulation
  2. Behavioral activation
  3. Cognitive restructuring in session
  4. Session structure and the therapeutic relationship in CBT
  5. A worked case, start to finish

After this course you will be able to

  • Build an individualized CBT case formulation
  • Deliver behavioral activation with a realistic plan
  • Use restructuring techniques beyond the thought record

Who this course is for

  • Clinicians who use CBT techniques and want the full framework
  • Recent graduates consolidating training into practice
  • Integrative therapists adding structured formulation

How it works

Self-paced reading with optional audio, case material worked in full, and short knowledge checks along the way. The course ends with a final exam (60 questions, retake allowed) and a course evaluation. Your certificate of completion issues immediately and stays downloadable in your account.

Common questions

Is this basics or advanced?
Intermediate: it assumes graduate training and builds real formulation and intervention skill through one continuous worked case.
Does it certify me in CBT?
No course does. It teaches foundations and formulation honestly and points to the recognized certification pathways if you want to pursue them.
How is it different from a CBT book?
Session structure, worked dialogue, decision points, and an exam that tests application. It is built as training, not reading.
Eligibility. CE credit approvals for this course are in progress with our accreditation partners. Until an approval is confirmed for your license type and state, treat this course as professional development. This page will list the exact approvals the course carries; we do not claim approvals we do not have.

Authorship. This course is authored by a named, licensed clinician and independently reviewed before release. Faculty name, credentials, and disclosures appear here at release.

Refunds. Full refund within 30 days if you have not yet passed the final exam.

Crisis resources. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) in the US. Our courses train professionals and are not a crisis service.