CBPT Training – Theoretical Package — 2-course certified training with Susan M. Knell and Maria A. Geraci
A structured pathway through the CBPT model — from its theoretical foundations to case conceptualization, the basis of evidence-based, individualized treatment.
What you will be able to do
The theory tells you that CBPT delivers CBT indirectly through play. It doesn't tell you what to do when a 4-year-old with anxious attachment and low frustration tolerance walks in. That's where the case conceptualization takes over — mapping the individual variables that determine which interventions you use, in what order, at what pace. This bundle gives you the framework and the map: theory that becomes clinical decision-making.
A shared foundation for every clinician on your team, from framework to first case.
About this course
The CBPT Training – Theoretical Package combines two foundational courses: the Basic Theoretical Model by Susan M. Knell and Case Conceptualization – Advanced by Maria A. Geraci. Together, they provide the complete theoretical and assessment foundation for CBPT practice.
This bundle is ideal for clinicians beginning their CBPT training or seeking to deepen their understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the method before moving to clinical applications.
Course objectives
- Understand the theoretical foundations and empirical basis of CBPT
- Apply the case conceptualization framework to child clients
- Build a treatment plan from the analysis of the child and their context
- Differentiate CBPT from other child therapy approaches
Course requirements
- Psychiatrists
- Psychologists
- Clinical Social Workers
- Licensed Professional Counselors
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
The delivery of the certificate of attestation at the conclusion of the course will be tied to the evaluation of participants' requirements. In the absence of the requirements, the course hours will not be certified.
Curriculum · Over 4 hours in total + test
Instructor
Frequently asked questions
Which courses are included in the CBPT Training – Theoretical Package?
Two courses: Basic Theoretical Model (2h 22min) and Case Conceptualization – Advanced by Maria A. Geraci (1h 48min), over 4 hours in total. Taught by Susan M. Knell, Ph.D. and Maria A. Geraci. Together they form the theoretical and assessment foundation of the method.
What does case conceptualization mean in CBPT?
It is the step where the clinician maps the individual variables of one child: attachment style, temperament, developmental level, emerging organizing beliefs and environmental factors. Those variables then determine which interventions are used, in what order and at what pace. In two lessons, Maria A. Geraci explains case conceptualization in CBPT and works through the case conceptualization worksheet.
Is the bundle cheaper than buying the two courses separately?
Yes. The two courses bought separately are listed at $254, while the package is $150 + VAT. Both courses keep lifetime access and the certificate of attestation.
Is this the right starting point for a clinician new to CBPT?
It is designed as the entry point: the theoretical framework and the conceptualization method come before the clinical application courses. Clinicians who already have the foundations usually move directly to the clinical applications or to the second-level programme.
What do participants receive at the end?
A learning test closes the pathway, and a certificate of attestation is issued by the CBPT Research Center once the professional requirements are verified. Access to the material remains available without a time limit, and a 30-day money-back guarantee applies.