Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Associate Life Coach
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Fully Accredited Associate Life Coaching Course
Upon completion of this accredited course you will be eligible to apply for the designation of Associate Coach as accredited by the IWCA. All certificates are issued at the discretion of the governing body.
Certification requires successful completion of the entire course, completion of all practice assignments, and the fulfillment of a practice coaching log. *Additional IWCA administrative charges may apply.
This course is also fully accredited by a globally recognized CPD body for Continuing Professional Development Credit Hours.
Please note that certification is optional. It is by no means compulsory, or a prerequisite for taking the course. Should you wish to opt for the associate coaching diploma, full details and directions regarding how to contact the IWCA will be given at the end of the course.
Cognitive Behavioral Coaching is an evidence-based life-coaching approach that is designed to benefit everyone. Whether you are using the model as a self help application, therapist, mentor, or coach wishing to expand and build on your existing skill sets, this course is for you.
Cognitive Behavioral Coaching is an evidence-based counterpart of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – begun by Dr. Aaron Beck in the 1960’s, where short-term, goal-oriented therapy is used to change patterns of thinking and behavior.
CBC is effective for a range of coaching scenarios, as well as for personal development and overall well-being.
These include:
Development of happiness
Personal growth, life goal issues, performance at work issues
Realizing your true potential
Decreasing depressive symptoms
Various forms of anxiety, especially social anxiety
Phobias
Panic attacks
Problems related to impulse control
Problems related to emotional control
Anger management
Stress management
Child behavioral issues
Family relationship issues
Issues specific to couples
Please note: this is a life-coaching course only. Taking this course in no way qualifies you as a therapist, psychotherapist, or medical professional. If you are unsure of the differences between these professions please refer to the lecture devoted to the topic.
Introduction to CBT Coaching
Welcome to Cognitive Behavioral Coaching Certification. This evidence-based approach has revolutionized the coaching industry, and we trust it will do the same for your practice (and life).
You can download all the course resources from within this lecture. If you choose to, the handouts are also duplicated within each corresponding lecture.
In this lecture you'll take the Life-Satisfaction Assessment and learn how to use it with your clients.
By the end of this lecture you will be able to apply, and teach, the behavioral "As If" technique. This lecture incorporates a case-study of a middle-aged professional woman "Maureen"
Cognitive behavioral coaching is held to high standards and guidelines. As a cognitive behavioral coaching candidate you agree to the abide the following guidelines.
CBC is derived from CBT and the work of Dr Beck, Dr Burns, as well as from the evidence-based coaching genre. In this lecture you'll gain understanding into the world of a cognitive behavioral coach.
Coaching Disclaimer - important please read thoroughly
Develop a greater awareness of the differences between evidence-based coaching and; therapy, counselling, psychotherapy
Learn what is required to receive a coach certificate, and CPD credits
Case Study for CBT Coaching
Coaching case study 45 year old male "Jason"
By the end of this lecture you will be able to help clients overcome the fears and obstacles on their way to achieving their goals
By the end of this lecture you'll be able to successfully challenge the unhelpful rules and assumptions your clients may exhibit
By the end of this lecture you will be able to clearly articulate and leverage the "Stages of Change" when working with a client. Case study 45 year old male "Jason" continued
CBT Coaching Foundations
By the end of this lecture you will understand one of the fundamental concepts of cognitive behavioral coaching.
Gain proficiency in a three step cognitive distortion coaching structure
By the end of this lecture you will be able to recognize your clients NAT's (and your own).
Co-Creating the Coaching Relationship
Discover foundational coaching concepts that are at the core of any coaching practice
By the end of this lecture you will be prepared to use the evidence-based approach of appreciative inquiry (worksheet provided).
By the end of this lecture you will ready to engage with clients from an active-listening context (worksheet provided).
Discover the science of rapport within a coaching context
