SDS Training Events

Approved by the British Psychological Society Learning Centre for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

An introductory course on this effective, evidence-based therapeutic approach developed and taught by accredited CBT therapists and multidisciplinary in nature. This course introduces you to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy within a context of other therapeutic methods using a wide range of learning techniques: live demonstrations, video demonstrations, presentation, experiential exercises etc. Our aim is to provide you with the highest possible standard of training and enable you to make immediate use of your learning. You will leave this course with a solid grounding in CBT that you can … Click here for more information...

Approved by the British Psychological Society Learning Centre for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

This course consisting of 4 modules brings together three separate psychotherapeutic modalities or approaches that all share an underlying assumption regarding the client’s intrinsic pre-existing resources and psychological strengths.
These include Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology & Motivational Interviewing. The Certificate in Resource Based Therapies (RBT) consists of 4 training modules that can be booked together or separately, the order, in which delegates attend the courses, is flexible.
Delegates who attend all four courses will receive A Certificate in Resource Based Therapies with BPS Learning Centre approval logo on it and 25 hours CPD. Click here for more information...

POSITIVE THERAPY (CRBT - MODULE 1)
Can be taken as an individual one-day course or as a part of a Certificate in Resource Based Therapies (4 days training) approved by the BPS Learning Centre.
Positive Therapy is a radical new approach for addressing clients’ complex problems by enhancing resources and promoting strengths. During this course you will discover an evidence based approach to positive therapy, become optimistic and resource led with your clients, learn how to overcome client resistance to change by bypassing deficits and much more. Click here for more information...

MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING & BEYOND (CRBT - MODULE 2)
Can be taken as an individual one-day course or as a part of a Certificate in Resource Based Therapies (4 days training) approved by the BPS Learning Centre.
This course outlines both motivational interviewing (MI) and behaviour change skills whilst addressing additional common motivational issues and strategies. This day is intended to empower you to motivate your clients and patients. You’ll be taken through a range of issues, techniques and tips designed to improve your motivational strategies whatever your client group. Click here for more information...

BRIEF SOLUTION FOCUSED THERAPY (CRBT - MODULE 3)
Can be taken as an individual one-day course or as a part of a Certificate in Resource Based Therapies (4 days training) approved by the BPS Learning Centre.
Brief Solution Focused Therapy offers at least an enhancement to existing therapeutic approaches and at best an alternative to other evidence based therapies. It utilises process techniques that predate CBT but which the latter has begun to embrace, whilst sharing a great deal with both Systemic and Client Centred approaches. This course gives you an in-depth introduction to this effective approach. Click here for more information...

BSFT WITH DIFFICULT & COMPLEX CLIENTS (CRBT - MODULE 4)
Can be taken as an individual one-day course or as a part of a Certificate in Resource Based Therapies (4 days training) approved by the BPS Learning Centre.
Second training day on Brief Solution Focused Therapy this course addresses issues related to complex and non-complying clients. With BSFT being historically questioned regarding its applicability to “difficult clients” – this seminar highlights its use with complex cases also outlining a range of techniques not demonstrated in previous SDS seminars. Click here for more information...

A practical one day course for those who work with survivors of trauma, from RTA to childhood abuse. The day combines an overview of the current understanding of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with case discussion, demonstration and treatment. Click here for more information...

A one day course blending mindfulness practice with case discussion focused on how to use mindfulness techniques with clients. Mindfulness, with its origins thousands of years old, has recently become popular within psychotherapy and the emotion and behaviour change fields. Click here for more information...

A totally new two day course on this challenging mental health diagnosis that explores the most important aspects for understanding the nature of personality disorders and outlines effective ways of working with them. Click here for more information...

SDS Ltd is the ONLY independent training organisation following the British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) Core Curriculum Reference Document (2010) for Accreditation as a CBT therapist, and providing training covering full minimum hours requirements.

By opting for training with us you can be confident in making the right choice.

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Currently available to book:

CBT: Introductory Course (3 days course) Approved by the British Psychological Society Learning Centre.

Socratic Questioning Workshop (1 day course)

Case Formulation (1 day course)

Behavioural Experiments (1 day course)

Problem Solving Techniques in CBT (1 day course)

Working with Depression (1 day course)

Working with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (1 day course)

Working with Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (1 day course)

Working with Panic Disorder (1 day course)

Working with Phobias (1 day course)

Working with Health Anxieties (1 day course)

Working with Substance Misuse (2 days course)

Working with Deliberate Self Harm (1 day course)

Working with Suicidal Behaviour (1 day course)

Working with PTSD (1 day course)

Teaching Clients to Use Mindfulness Skills (1 day course)

Working with Anger Problems (2 days course)

Using CBT Supervision (1 day course)