Evidence-based CBPT Basic Theoretical Model — taught by Susan M. Knell
Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy integrates evidence-based cognitive-behavioral techniques within the play therapy paradigm, making structured, developmentally appropriate treatment accessible to children — including at preschool age.
What you will be able to do
About this course
The Basic Theoretical Model course introduces the conceptual foundations of Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT), the evidence-based approach developed by Susan M. Knell, Ph.D. Participants will explore how cognitive and behavioral principles are integrated within a developmentally sensitive play therapy framework, and how CBPT differs from other child therapy approaches.
This course provides the essential theoretical grounding for all subsequent CBPT clinical applications. It is designed for practicing clinicians who want to understand the empirical basis of CBPT and begin applying its principles with children.
Course objectives
- Understand the theoretical foundations and empirical basis of CBPT
- Differentiate CBPT from other approaches to child therapy
- Apply the theoretical model to clinical case conceptualization
- Understand how cognitive and behavioral principles are adapted for children
Course requirements
- Psychiatrists
- Psychologists
- Clinical Social Workers
- Licensed Professional Counselors
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
- Licensed Mental Health Clinical Nurse Practitioners
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 · 4 lessons + Learning Test · 2h 22min
Instructor
Who this course is for
Psychologists and psychotherapists · Psychiatrists · Clinical and licensed independent social workers · Licensed professional counselors · Marriage and family therapists · Mental health clinical nurse practitioners.
A certificate of attendance is issued on completion, tied to the final learning test.