Search
Close this search box.

Professional Training

REBT / CBT TRAINING at the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of Southern California.

Affiliated training center of the Albert Ellis Institute, NYC

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy training at the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of Southern California is the first and only training center for REBT in California that is affiliated to the Albert Ellis Institute in New York The training center was developed by Paul DePompo, Psy.D., ABPP (a Native New Yorker).

Workshops for Clinicians 2021

Incorporating Child & Parent Strengths in Difficult Child Cases

 Register Here!

Friday, February 26, 2021 10am PST. 1.5 CE Credits available

Too often with difficult Child & Parent cases therapists are working harder and often feeling ineffective and even hopeless. Learn to effectively harness your client’s strength in order to overcome the emotional and behavioral barriers that keep Children, their parents, and their therapists stuck!

In This Intimate WebCast, You will learn to:

Identify 4 Steps to Harnessing Child/Parent Strengths

Rehearse Using Imagery to Evoke Constructive Emotions

Apply 3 Hidden Strengths in Difficult Child-Cases

Presenter Bio: Paul DePompo, Psy.D., ABPP

For Questions: Please call 800.317.8010 or email: info@CBTIofSoCal.com

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Related image

Single-Session Therapy – with Professor Windy Dryden

January 29th 8am-4pm PST 7 CE Credits
* LIVE WEBCAST from UK     cost: 200.   
Limited Availability

The assumption that therapy should always be long term has been challenged repeatedly over the last twenty-five years. The difficulty is that Single-Session Therapy has become associated in many therapists’ minds with being “money driven”, “superficial” and “poor quality”. This workshop sets the record straight and shows what can be achieved when the therapist and client work together to see if they can help the client in one session knowing that more help is available.

Single-Session Therapy (SST) is best viewed as a mindset and a way of delivering services rather than an approach to therapy. Indeed, SST can be practised with therapists from a broad range of orientations.

The workshop will outline the basis of Single-Session Therapy and show, in particular, how it can provide help at the point of client need rather than at the point of service availability. In this workshop you will:

  • Identify minimum of 2 components of the SST mindset
  • Learn min of 2 goals of SST
  • Good practice in SST
  • How to Set the stage for SST
  • Practice creating a focus in SST within assessment and goal setting
  • Link client strengths and environmental resources to solutions
  • Apply future emphasis with client problems

Live demonstrations of SST will be conducted with volunteers from the audience who have a genuine problem that they would like help with. SST One day workshop

Bio: Prof. Windy Dryden is one of the leading practitioners and trainers in the UK in the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) tradition of psychotherapy. He is best known for his work in Rational-Emotive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (RECBT), a leading CBT approach. He has been working in the field of counselling and psychotherapy since 1975 and was one of the first people in Britain to be trained in CBT.

He has published over 200 books and has trained therapists all over the world, in as diverse placesas the UK, Europe, the USA, South Africa, Turkey and Israel.

[button color=”accent-color” hover_text_color_override=”#fff” size=”large” url=”/register/” text=”Register / Pay” color_override=””]

NOTE: Full refunds are granted for cancellations received at least 14 days prior to the Webinar.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Related image

 

Webinar on Demand: When “stuck” with an unavailable partner,
a 6-session CBT approach – 10.

Paul DePompo, PsyD, ABPP —author of The Other Woman’s Affair

DePompo shares  his 6-session evidenced-based treatment protocol to get those in love with an “unavailable partner” unstuck.                     WATCH NOW!

CREATE a shared conceptualization of the relational problem with your client

DEVELOP Do-Able Goals for your Relationship

IDENTIFY 2 Effective ways to HARNESS Client Resilience

ENGAGE clients in Resilience Experiments to Combat Avoidance

Bio: Paul DePompo,  Psy.D., ABPP is the founder of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of Southern California. DePompo is Board Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and is the director of the only affiliated training center of the Albert Ellis Institute in California. He is a researcher, author of The Other Woman’s Affair, consults with Hollywood studios regarding psychological matters and teaches REBT/CBT and PCIT at multiple graduate schools.  DePompo was trained in PCIT by UC Davis, CAARE Team. He attended NYU while earning his Bachelor’s degree and earned his Master’s and Doctoral Degrees at the California School of Professional Psychology.

NOTE: Full refunds are granted for cancellations received at least 14 days prior to the Webinar.

 

Webinar: RE-CBT for Couples: Practical Applications & Innovative Interventions

Ann Vernon, PhD   *   Friday October 23rd 10 am-11:30am PST   *   1.5 CE Credit Available

LEARN the 5 Relationship stages in RE- CBT

CONNECT 4 Hidden philosophies beneath Couple-Conflicts

EVOKE Pattern Change & Build Resilience in Couples with 5 Creative techniques

REBTCOUPLES_Slides

Ann Vernon, Ph.D., Sc.D., RLPC, is the former President of the Albert Ellis Board of Trustees, one of the first Diplomates of the Albert Ellis Institute, a member of the International Training Standards and Review Committee of the AEI, a member of the Board of Consulting Advisors for the Journal of Rational-Emotive Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, and former Director of the Midwest Center for REBT.  In addition, she was selected by the American Psychological Association

to do a counseling video demonstration entitled Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Over Time: Psychotherapy in Six Sessions. Dr. Vernon is recognized as the leading international expert in applications of RE&CBT with children and adolescents and has written numerous books, chapters, and articles about counseling this population, including Thinking, Feeling, Behaving: An Emotional Education Curriculum, What Works When with Children and Adolescents: A Handbook of Individual Counseling Techniques, The Passport Program, and More What Works When with Children and Adolescents.  Dr. Vernon is Professor Emerita, University of Northern Iowa, where she served as Coordinator of the School and Mental Health Counseling programs for many years. In addition to her university appointment, Dr. Vernon was in private practice, working with children and adolescents, as well as couples and individuals presenting with problems such as anxiety, depressio

n, and eating disorders.  She currently conducts RE&CBT training programs at the Albert Ellis Institute and at affiliate training centers in India, Peru, Mexico, Spain, Romania, and Colombia.  For many years she has been an active presenter in the United States, Canada, and South America, offering workshops on a variety of topics related to counseling children and adolescents, couples, and REBT.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Related image

 

3-Day Primary Certificate Practicum in RE & CBT and Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Friday & Saturday, Time: 8:45 am-7:30 pm
Sunday, Time: 8:45 am-5:00 pm

24 CE Credits  TBD

Cost: Mental Health Professionals 925. / Current Graduate Students 850

In this intense three day practicum, participants – in an intimate setting – will learn the Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior theory of emotional disturbance and change by leading REBT practitioners.  Strategies for identifying and challenging clients’ dysfunctional beliefs and constructing more adaptive beliefs, emotions and behaviors will be a focus of the weekend. REBT’s conceptualization of emotions will also be presented. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their RE & CBT skills in small group supervision and receive immediate feedback from an experienced certified REBT supervisor.

PROGRAM

During the 3-Day Primary Practicum, participants will learn to:

  • Understand and apply the REBT theory of emotional disturbance and change.
  • Apply the ABC model to a wide range of clinical issues.
  • Identify, challenge and dispute clients’ dysfunctional thoughts.
  • Construct and teach clients how to have new adaptive thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

Participants will:

  • Explain the REBT/CBT theories of emotional disturbance and change
  • Apply the ABC model to a large variety of clinical issues
  • Identify, challenge and dispute clients dysfunctional thoughts
  • Construct and teach clients how to have new adaptive thoughts, emotions and behaviors
  • Develop and apply homework protocols for treating anxiety anger and depression, as well as other common presenting problem

Presenters 

Ann Vernon, Ph.D., Sc.D., RLPC, is the former President of the Albert Ellis Board of Trustees, one of the first Diplomates of the Albert Ellis Institute, a member of the International Training Standards and Review Committee of the AEI, a member of the Board of Consulting Advisors for the Journal of Rational-Emotive Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, and former Director of the Midwest Center for REBT.  In addition, she was selected by the American Psychological Association to do a counseling video demonstration entitled Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Over Time: Psychotherapy in Six Sessions. Dr. Vernon is recognized as the leading international expert in applications of RE&CBT with children and adolescents and has written numerous books, chapters, and articles about counseling this population, including Thinking, Feeling, Behaving: An Emotional Education Curriculum, What Works When with Children and Adolescents: A Handbook of Individual Counseling Techniques, The Passport Program, and More What Works When with Children and Adolescents.  Dr. Vernon is Professor Emerita, University of Northern Iowa, where she served as Coordinator of the School and Mental Health Counseling programs for many years. In addition to her university appointment, Dr. Vernon was in private practice, working with children and adolescents, as well as couples and individuals presenting with problems such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.  She currently conducts RE&CBT training programs at the Albert Ellis Institute and at affiliate training centers in India, Peru, Mexico, Spain, Romania, and Colombia.  For many years she has been an active presenter in the United States, Canada, and South America, offering workshops on a variety of topics related to counseling children and adolescents, couples, and REBT.

 

Paul DePompo,  Psy.D., ABPP is the founder of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of Southern California. DePompo is Board Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and is the director of the only affiliated training center of the Albert Ellis Institute in California. He is a researcher, author of The Other Woman’s Affair, consults with Hollywood studios regarding psychological matters and teaches REBT/CBT and PCIT at multiple graduate schools.  DePompo was trained in PCIT by UC Davis, CAARE Team. He attended NYU while earning his Bachelor’s degree and earned his Master’s and Doctoral Degrees at the California School of Professional Psychology.

  & Staff

ELIGIBILITY Open to psychologists, counselors, marriage & family therapists, social workers, physicians, nurses, and graduate students. Minimum qualification for certificate candidacy is a master’s degree in psychology or counseling, M.S.W., M.D., or R.N. Other helping professionals (e.g., alcoholism counselors) may be eligible to participate in the full Practicum but will receive a Paraprofessional Certificate.

REQUIRED READING LIST A Guide to Rational Living (Ellis & Harper) 8oz.
Practitioner’s Guide to Rational-Emotive Therapy (Walen, DiGiuseppe & Dryden) 19.oz
A Primer on RET (Dryden & DiGiuseppe) 6oz.
REBT Therapist’s Pocket Companion (Dryden & Neenan) 7oz.
First Steps in REBT (Dryden) 7oz.
Registration Form

For Questions: Please call 800.317.8010 or email: info@CBTIofSoCal.com

—-Group of 5 or more (Please call 949-300-1952 to register)

NOTE: Full refunds are granted for cancellations received at least 14 days prior to the practicum. No refunds thereafter. 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Related image

 

 

_____________________________________________________________________

Past Training & Trainings to Come

 

REBT/CBT Evidence-Based Treatment for Depression

Friday 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Mental Health Professionals, 85. / 75. Students

During this 3 hour training, professional will learn and practice the REBT & CBT methods for treating depression. Moving beyond thought records, the most up-to-date depression treatment incorporating behavioral experiments, use of imagery and clients with trouble accessing motivation.

  1. Conceptualize basic theory and 3 techniques for REBT/CBT depression treatment in 2 diverse cases;
  2. Apply the ABC and 5 part model to develop case conceptualization.
  3. Implement a depression-decision-tree to make decisions about when to work with behaviors over thoughts.
  4. Practice and Utilize 2 Behavioral Activation techniques, and 1 REBT/CBT thought-records.

Participants will have the opportunity to practice their RE/CBT skills as they relate to treating depression in small group supervision and receive immediate feedback from an experienced certified REBT supervisor.

For Questions: Please call 800.317.8010 or email: info@CBTIofSoCal.com

—-Group of 5 or more (Please call 949-300-1952 to register)

NOTE: Full refunds are granted for cancellations received at least 14 days prior to the practicum. No refunds thereafter. 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Related image

 

 

 

REBT/CBT Evidenced Based Treatments for Anxiety Disorders
Friday 1:30pm – 4:30pm.

Mental Health Professionals, 85. / 75. Students

REBT/CBT evidenced-based treatment for anxiety disorders has dominated the field of psychology in regards to treating anxiety. Developing a deeper understanding of how to conceptualize different anxiety disorders and awareness of the protocols that exist for REBT/CBT anxiety treatments is key to good outcomes. Moving beyond the thought record, learning different imagery and exposure techniques make for a successful part of REBT/CBT practice and better client treatment gains. The program illustrates a range of individual, group, school-based and ESL cognitive behavioral techniques and their applications in the treatment of anxiety. It is designed for beginning and intermediate REBT/CBT clinicians.

 This workshop is designed to help you:

  • CONNECT attitudes to behaviors for specific anxiety disorders
  • PRACTICE bringing the client’s anxiety into the session to work in real-time
  • EXPERIMENT with clients to get them to focus on curiosity over anxiety
  • TEACH clients 2 techniques to Face their discomfort in and out of sessions
  • ENVOKE imagery in clients to get to core anxieties and develop new imagery/metaphors

 

NOTE: Full refunds are granted for cancellations received at least 14 days prior to workshop. A $25 fee applies for one day workshops ($10 fee for half day) applies to cancellations received 7 – 13 days prior to the workshop. No refunds thereafter.

For Questions: Please call 800.317.8010 or email: info@CBTIofSoCal.com

—-Group of 5 or more (Please call 949-300-1952 to register)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Related image

 

 

 

Good Grief! REBT/CBT Evidence-Based Treatment for Complicated Grief

Friday 1:30pm  – 4:30pm

Mental Health Professionals, 85. / 75. Students

REBT/CBT Evidenced Based Treatments for Complicated Grief have been developing over the past 15 years bringing awareness and treatment to the phenomena of persistent grief.

Mental health professionals will benefits from being able to identify normal vs. complicated grief. An array of REBT/CBT interventions and techniques will be learned such as: (REI, Exposure, constructing healthy meaning, “As-if” strategy, applying rituals) to facilitate healthy grieving. Clinicians will learn how to adapt different CBT Grief treatments with families, and in instances of loss of a child and loss of partner). Bereavement can be a topic that is difficult for clinicians to discuss and clinicians will benefit from learning how to identify and correct therapist errors in grief treatment and is designed for beginning and intermediate REBT/CBT clinicians.

This workshop is designed to help you:

  1. Summarize REBT/CBT models of bereavement.
  2. Identify normal vs. complicated grief.
  3.  Implement techniques such as: (REI, Exposure, constructing meaning, “As-if” strategy, applying rituals).
  4. Utilizing CBT Grief treatment with family, loss of a child, loss of partner).
  5. Identify and correct therapist errors in grief treatment.

 

NOTE: Full refunds are granted for cancellations received at least 14 days prior to workshop. A $25 fee applies for one day workshops ($10 fee for half day) applies to cancellations received 7 – 13 days prior to the workshop. No refunds thereafter.

For Questions: Please call 800.317.8010 or email: info@CBTIofSoCal.com

—-Group of 5 or more (Please call 949-300-1952 to register)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Related image

 

 

 

 

REBT/CBT Evidence Based Treatment for Couples.
1:30pm – 4:30 PM

Mental Health Professionals, 85. / 75. Students

Our workshop expands the boundaries of behavioral therapy with a framework that facilitate a deeper understanding of each partner’s schema to provide understanding and reassurance through the development of cognitive restructuring, behavioral change, and building of communication skills and the ability to use positive core beliefs to develop the relationship the couple desires and is designed for beginning and intermediate REBT/CBT clinicians.

This workshop is designed to help you:

  1. Summarize REBT/CBT theory of relational disturbance.
  2. Identify and Conceptualize couples problems from a REBT/CBT framework.
  3. Observe demonstrations of the techniques learned and practice skills in-vivo..
  4. Apply Anger management techniques with couples.
  5. Utilize Socratic questioning to changing beliefs.
  6. Identify therapist errors in couples work.

 

NOTE: Full refunds are granted for cancellations received at least 14 days prior to workshop. A $25 fee applies for one day workshops ($10 fee for half day) applies to cancellations received 7 – 13 days prior to the workshop. No refunds thereafter.

For Questions: Please call 800.317.8010 or email: info@CBTIofSoCal.com

—-Group of 5 or more (Please call 949-300-1952 to register)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Institute of SoCal maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Related image

 

 

 

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]