Radiant Sunshine Training Site

This comprehensive training course provides mental health professionals with an in-depth understanding of how to effectively use the CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) thought record as a practical tool to help clients understand the relationship between their automatic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The course integrates the use of the feelings wheel, enabling clients and clinicians to identify and articulate emotions both when completing the thought record and in their daily lives. 

Participants will explore the efficacy of the CBT thought record through research and clinical findings, learning how to apply this tool both within therapy sessions and as a homework assignment. The course also delves into advanced techniques for using evidence and cognitive restructuring to reframe negative or unhelpful thoughts. Attendees will have ample opportunities to practice using the CBT thought record and feelings wheel, enhancing their clinical skills and ensuring they can effectively guide clients through the process of cognitive restructuring.

Module One: Utilizing CBT Thought

The course “Utilizing the CBT Thought Record” defines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and provides a comprehensive overview on how the CBT  thought record can be used as a practical tool to help clients better understand the relationship between their automatic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The feelings wheel is included in this training as clients and clinicians can use it to identify the emotions they are feeling when completing the thought record and in their daily lives. 

This training highlights the efficacy of the CBT thought record through research and clinical findings, and informs clinicians on ways to effectively use the thought record in and out of sessions. Participants will also have an opportunity to practice using the CBT thought record and feelings wheel. 

This is a beginner’s level course and there are no specific prerequisites for this course. The course is open to social work professionals, students, and individuals interested in gaining knowledge and skills related to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

Learning Objectives:

• To explore the importance of understanding and managing thoughts for mental well-being.

• To build an understanding of the CBT thought record through practice and learning

• To explore the ways in which our thoughts impact our emotions and behaviors.

• To highlight how the feelings wheel can help clients identify their emotions when completing the thought record.

• To gain tips for effectively using the CBT thought record and helping clients integrate it into daily life.

• To provide evidence-based research on the efficacy of the thought record.

Module One- Outline:

• 0:00-0:05: Trainer introduction and learning objectives

• 0:05-0:10: Introduction to CBT & Defining the CBT thought record

• 0:10-0:15: Steps to complete a CBT thought record

• 0:15-0:20: Using the Feelings Wheel

• 0:20-0:25: Example of a CBT thought record

• 0:25-0:35: Try it out (participants will complete an entry guided by the presenter)

• 0:35-0:40: Benefits of using a CBT thought record

• 0:40-0:45: Tips for effective use & integration into daily life

• 0:45-0:50: Research Findings on the CBT thought record

• 0:50-0:55: Video: Thought record tips

Module Two: Identifying & Challenging Automatic Thoughts

The course “Identifying & Challenging Automatic Thoughts” is part two of the CBT Thought Record Intervention series. This training builds on how to effectively use the CBT thought record in sessions and provides a comprehensive overview on the use of evidence and reframing for cognitive restructuring.

This training highlights the efficacy of the CBT thought record through research and clinical findings, and informs clinicians on ways to effectively use the thought record in and out of sessions. Participants will also have an opportunity to practice using the CBT thought record and feelings wheel. 

This is a beginner’s level course and there are no specific prerequisites for this course. The course is open to social work professionals, students, and individuals interested in gaining knowledge and skills related to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

Learning Objectives:

• To briefly review the CBT Thought Record and part 1 content
• To define and build understanding on negative automatic thoughts that contribute to negative emotions and behaviors
• To identify and differentiate between common cognitive distortions that often underlie NATs, such as all or nothing thinking, catastrophizing, and overgeneralization
• To explain how negative automatic thoughts can impact emotions, behaviors, and well-being through the cognitive triad: negative views about self, world, and future
• To provide space for participants to identify and challenge their own negative automatic thoughts

Outline:

• 0:00-0:05: Trainer introduction and learning objectives

• 0:05-0:10: Brief Review of Part 1 on CBT Thought Record

• 0:10-0:15: Defining Negative Automatic Thoughts (NATs) + Cognitive Triad (video)

• 0:15-0:20: Impact of NATs on emotional, behavioral, and physical well-being

• 0:20-0:25: Steps for Identifying & Challenging NATs

• 0:25-0:40: Try it Out!

• 0:40-0:45: Benefits of Challenging NATs + Additional Techniques

• 0:45-0:55: Closing Review of Populations that Benefit from Thought Record + Challenging

• 55-1:00: Conclusion 

• 1:00-1:10: Questions & Answers

• 1:10-1:15: Closing & Evaluation