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Evidence-based CBPT certification courses - taught by Susan M. Knell, the method's originator

Online training for psychologists and therapists. Self-paced, with certificate of participation. Immediately applicable in clinical practice.

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10,000+

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Worldwide

30+

Countries

Clinical community

Certified courses

Theory | Clinical | Tools

25h+

Training content

Self-paced

This program is for you if you are a

Professional clinician working with children

Psychologist

Psychiatrist

Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Professional Counselor

Marriage & Family Therapist

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Complete training packages

Designed for clinicians who need comprehensive CBPT training

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Theoretical foundation

CBPT Theoretical Pack

4h | 2 courses

You will be able to

Understand the theoretical model and empirical basis of CBPT

Apply case conceptualization to child clients

Differentiate CBPT from other approaches

$100 + VAT

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Practical tools

CBPT Tools Pack

9h | 3 courses

You will be able to

Use puppets, expressive arts & storytelling as clinical tools

Adapt tools to specific presentations and age groups

Integrate non-directive and directive techniques

$465 if bought separately

$300 + VAT

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Clinical applications

Clinical Applications Pack

3h | 5 courses

You will be able to

Apply CBPT to anxiety, OCD, selective mutism & toileting

Use evidence-based protocols for each presentation

Improve outcomes for children aged 2-12

$100 + VAT

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Single-topic courses

Each course addresses a specific clinical skill or disorder - certificate included

Theory

Basic Theoretical Model

Susan M. Knell

CBPT theoretical foundations & evidence base

How CBPT differs from other approaches

$155 + VAT

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Theory

Case Conceptualization

Knell & Dasari

Assessment framework for child clients

CBPT intervention planning

$65 + VAT

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Clinical

Separation Anxiety

Susan M. Knell

Evidence-based CBPT protocol

Techniques for ages 3-10

$25 + VAT

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Clinical

OCD in children

Susan M. Knell

Evidence-based CBPT for OCD

ERP adapted for play therapy

$25 + VAT

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Clinical

Selective Mutism

Susan M. Knell

Behavioral shaping via play

Parent & school involvement

$25 + VAT

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Clinical

Toileting Issues

Susan M. Knell

CBPT for enuresis & encopresis

Step-by-step behavioral protocols

$50 + VAT

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Clinical

Anxious & Fearful Kids

Susan M. Knell

CBPT for generalized anxiety

Exposure via play techniques

$50 + VAT

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Tools

Use of Puppets

Maria A. Geraci

Therapeutic use of puppet play

Clinical integration in sessions

$155 + VAT

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Tools

Expressive Arts

Maria A. Geraci

Art-based CBPT interventions

Expression & cognitive restructuring

$155 + VAT

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Tools

Therapeutic Storytelling

Maria A. Geraci

Narrative techniques in CBPT

Clinical story construction

$155 + VAT

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Curriculum

What you will learn

Each course provides comprehensive, clinically applicable training. You will learn how to use play-based techniques to help children modify negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors - adapted to different ages, cultures, and clinical settings.

The basic features of CBPT and how it differs from other interventions for children

The theoretical foundations and empirical evidence of CBPT

Assessment of the child's problems and clinical needs

How to use the Children's Case Conceptualization Worksheet

Clinical applications to specific presentations: anxiety, OCD, selective mutism, toileting

Therapeutic use of puppets, expressive arts, and storytelling

Course structure

How the training works

Each course is structured in focused modules combining video lectures, clinical examples, and a learning test. Self-paced - complete on your own schedule.

Basic Theoretical Model

3 hours + learning test

Case Conceptualization

1 hour + learning test

Clinical Applications

3 hours + learning test per disorder

CBPT Tools (puppets, arts, storytelling)

3 hours each + learning test

Why choose this program

Benefits of CBPT certification

Recognized certificate

Attestation of competence in CBPT methodology

Expert instructors

Learn directly from Susan M. Knell, pioneer of CBPT

High-quality content

Videos, slides, quizzes, and clinical exercises

Flexible schedule

Self-paced - fits your clinical workload

Immediately applicable

Skills you can use with your next child client

Global community

Join practitioners from 30+ countries

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