Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based psychosocial intervention
for youth, with broad research support. In this course you will learn the concepts
and skills that will enable you to provide effective CBT treatment to depressed
adolescents. Interactive exercises, animated graphics, and video illustrations of
techniques are used as teaching tools. Optional use of text messages to enhance
treatment is available.
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The course provides 5.5 Continuing Education credits.
A certificate of completion will be issued upon completion.
The Center for Telepsychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center for Telepsychology maintains responsibility for this program and its contents. The Center for Telepsychology is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists # PSY-0027.
 The Center for Telepsychology, provider #1885, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 07/31/2024–07/31/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 7.5 clinical continuing education credits. The Center for Telepsychology SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0181.
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The cost of the course is $75.
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The course consists of 8 modules covering the theory and practice of conducting CBT therapy for adolescent depression. A framework for structuring treatment is provided, as well as patient handouts and educational materials.
"The explanations are made easy for anyone utilizing the program and it provides
an excellent format for the participant to grasp its understanding 'without the
jargon.'"
“I was very satisfied with the Goal Setting module and the way that it was setup.”
"Teaching problem solving was a great module …I strongly believe it will assist
therapists in developing goals with their clients and discussing possible barriers
that may prevent successful completion."
"Quite informative and helpful. Looking forward to the actual work."
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The course was developed with federal funds from the National Institute of Mental Health under Grant #44MH086152. Results of this study found a significant improvement in participants’ knowledge of CBT principles, with high levels of user satisfaction.
The course was developed by thought leaders in the treatment of adolescent depression and telepsychology: Drs. Kennard, Kobak and Mundt
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