Competences

a. Carry out a functional assessment;

b. Create an intervention plan following the functional assessment;

c. Carry out behavior modification techniques, cognitive approaches and restructuring in therapy and interventions;

d. Develop and implement CBT-based intervention plans tailored to individual cases of trauma and bereavement;

e. Ensure the good use of Cognitive Behavioral Techniques;

f. Ensure proficiency in the use of CBT and other techniques in trauma and bereavement.

Knowledge 

a. Comprehensively describe Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Theories;

b. Define functional assessment and explain its significance in CBT;

c. Analyze the key theories and models related to trauma and bereavement;

d. Describe the effect of perceptions/cognition on one’s feelings and actions;

e. Outline the application of the CBT approach to life-challenges and mental difficulties;

f. Describe the CBT Model and approach to trauma and bereavement;

g. Explain the cognitive and behavioural mechanisms that Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy;

h. Explain the impact that cognitive behavioral interventions have on client outcomes.

Skills

a. Construct a functional assesment;

b. Evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive interventions in reducing trauma-related symptoms;

c. Apply cogntive behavioural techniques in the therapeutic process starting from a functional assessment to termination;

d. Utilise cognitive behavioural techniques twithin the framework of an empathic realtionship;

e. Effectively appply the Cognitive Behavioural Model in dealing with trauma and bereavement issues.