CBT Fundamentals: Rewiring Thought Patterns

Course Description

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) represents one of the most extensively researched and effective psychotherapy approaches, with thousands of studies demonstrating success for depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, and numerous other mental health conditions. The cognitive triangle—illustrating how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interconnect in continuous feedback loops—provides the foundational framework for understanding and changing psychological distress. This model demonstrates that changing any one component automatically influences the others, providing multiple intervention points for addressing mental health challenges.

This comprehensive 20-lesson course provides deep training in CBT fundamentals, from understanding the cognitive triangle to mastering cognitive restructuring techniques. You'll learn to identify automatic thoughts, recognize cognitive distortions, challenge negative thinking patterns, and develop more balanced, realistic thought processes. The evidence-based approach treats thoughts as hypotheses to be tested rather than facts to be accepted, empowering you to become your own cognitive scientist.

Through structured lessons and practical exercises, you'll develop skills in thought monitoring, behavioral experiments, and cognitive restructuring that provide tools for ongoing self-management. The course emphasizes skill acquisition and independent coping strategies that you can apply long after completing the lessons, making it ideal for individuals seeking active, collaborative approaches to mental health improvement.

Who This Course Is For

• Individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, or persistent negative thinking
• Anyone wanting to understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
• Those seeking evidence-based techniques for managing emotional distress
• People committed to developing long-term cognitive and behavioral coping skills

What to Expect

• Master the cognitive triangle connecting thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
• Identify and challenge automatic thoughts and cognitive distortions
• Learn cognitive restructuring and thought-challenging techniques
• Develop behavioral experiments to test and modify unhelpful beliefs