Intro to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | In-Person | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 9:00 am to 12:15 pm | Presented by Michael Chiarella, LCPC. EVENT FLYER
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FREE: 3 IDFPR CEU’s for LSW/LCSW, LPC/LCPC, Psychologists and IAODAPCA (pending)
SUMMARY
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions and has been demonstrated to be as effective as, or more effective, than other forms of psychological therapy. This course is designed to educate participants on the basics of CBT. In addition, we will discuss the ABCs (activating event, beliefs and consequences) of CBT and explore some of the common cognitive errors that can occur with clients and how you can use CBT to help them more effectively process negative thinking patterns. We will also identify ways that CBT helps with multiple mental health conditions and provide tips and tools on how to use CBT with your clients.
OBJECTIVES
- Define Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Address the ABCs of CBT
- Explore common cognitive errors and how CBT can help
- Identify ways that CBT helps with mental health conditions
- Provide tips and tools on how to use CBT in the work you do with clients
PRESENTER
Michael Chiarella, LCPC, holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology and a BA in Clinical Psychology from DePaul University. Michael has over 5 years of professional experience in the field of mental health including providing 1:1 clinical therapy, community outreach, staff leadership, and clinical supervision. As a Training Associate in Workforce Development at Thresholds, he provides trainings and consultations for all levels of the agency, and for external audiences as well. Michael has extensive experience with behavioral therapeutic interventions, diagnostics, clinical skills development and organizational training.
