Grounded in APA-published research · Scientific direction: Maria A. Geraci and Susan M. Knell · CBPT Research Center
CBPT Second Level — advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy
For clinicians who have completed the CBPT foundation: advanced protocols, clinical decision-making and research methods, organised as one certified program. On full completion you receive the CBPT Level II certificate — the second step towards the CBPT Practitioner certification.
What the Second Level covers
CBPT Guidelines
Clinical guidelines for structuring CBPT treatment with children and families. Course details →
Roadblocks in CBPT
Recognising and working through obstacles and impasses in therapy with children. Course details →
CBPT and Sandtray
Integrating sandtray work within the cognitive-behavioral play therapy protocol. Course details →
CBPT for School Refusal
Assessment and treatment of school refusal through the CBPT protocol. Course details →
Research Protocols
Research methods and protocols in Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy. Course details →
Construction of the Setting
Designing the therapeutic setting and materials for effective CBPT work.
Certificate. The CBPT Level II certificate is issued automatically on 100% completion of the program. Level I + Level II, together with supervised practice, lead to the CBPT Practitioner certification.
Prerequisites
The Second Level is designed for clinicians who have completed the CBPT First Level or equivalent foundation training in Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy.
