Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT) for
Anxiety

Course Created by Husain manjiyani

Last Updated – Aug 2024

149 already enrolled

Language – English

Weekly Pre-recorded Video Lectures
Practical Exercises
Readings
Assignments
Personal Reflections
Certificate upon Completion

Welcome to the “Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT) for Anxiety” online course, a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying CBT principles to manage anxiety effectively. This course provides a deep dive into CBT, one of the most effective approaches for reducing anxiety. You will learn how to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and apply practical strategies to transform your mindset and behaviors.

Anxiety can often feel overwhelming, but CBT offers powerful tools to help you take control of your thoughts and emotions. This course offers a structured approach, ensuring you understand the underlying principles of CBT and can apply them to reduce anxiety and improve your quality of life. By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in CBT techniques and be equipped with practical skills to manage anxiety effectively.

24 Section – 8 Weeks

Week 1: Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT)

Objectives
  • Understand the core principles of CBT
  • Learn the benefits of CBT for anxiety management
  • Begin identifying negative thought patterns
Content
  • Video Lecture: Introduction to CBT
  • Reading: Articles on CBT Principles and Benefits
  • Guided Exercise: Identifying Negative Thoughts
  • Assignment: Personal Reflection on Initial Thoughts and Emotions
Practical Exercises
  • Daily Thought Awareness: Track and identify negative thoughts
  • Reflection: Weekly summary of insights and experiences

Week 2: Understanding Cognitive Distortions

Objectives
  • Learn about common cognitive distortions that contribute to anxiety
  • Understand how cognitive distortions affect thoughts and behaviors
  • Practice identifying cognitive distortions in daily life
Content
  • Video Lecture: Cognitive Distortions
  • Reading: Articles on Types of Cognitive Distortions
  • Guided Exercise: Identifying Cognitive Distortions
  • Assignment: Cognitive Distortion Journal
Practical Exercises
  • Daily Identification: Track and document cognitive distortions
  • Reflection: Weekly summary of cognitive distortions and their impact

Week 3: Challenging Negative Thoughts

Objectives
  • Learn techniques to challenge and reframe negative thoughts
  • Practice cognitive restructuring methods
  • Develop healthier thinking patterns
Content
  • Video Lecture: Challenging Negative Thoughts
  • Reading: Articles on Cognitive Restructuring Techniques
  • Guided Exercise: Practicing Cognitive Restructuring
  • Assignment: Thought Reframing Journal
Practical Exercises
  • Daily Thought Reframing: Practice challenging and reframing negative thoughts
  • Reflection: Weekly summary of thought-challenging practices

Week 4: Behavioral Activation

Objectives
  • Understand the concept of behavioral activation
  • Learn techniques to increase engagement in positive activities
  • Apply behavioral activation strategies to reduce anxiety
Content
  • Video Lecture: Behavioral Activation
  • Reading: Articles on Behavioral Activation Techniques
  • Guided Exercise: Planning and Engaging in Positive Activities
  • Assignment: Behavioral Activation Plan
Practical Exercises
  • Daily Activity Planning: Implement and track engagement in positive activities
  • Reflection: Weekly summary of activity engagement and its effects

Week 5: Developing Healthy Coping Mechanisms

Objectives
  • Learn about various healthy coping mechanisms for managing anxiety
  • Practice techniques to develop and maintain healthy coping strategies
  • Apply coping mechanisms to real-life situations
Content
  • Video Lecture: Healthy Coping Mechanisms
  • Reading: Articles on Coping Strategies
  • Guided Exercise: Implementing Coping Mechanisms
  • Assignment: Coping Strategies Journal
Practical Exercises
  • Daily Coping Practices: Practice and track healthy coping mechanisms
  • Reflection: Weekly summary of coping strategies and their effectiveness

Week 6: Exposure and Response Prevention

Objectives
  • Understand the principles of exposure and response prevention
  • Learn techniques for gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking situations
  • Practice response prevention strategies
Content
  • Video Lecture: Exposure and Response Prevention
  • Reading: Articles on Exposure Techniques
  • Guided Exercise: Planning and Implementing Exposure Practices
  • Assignment: Exposure Practice Journal
Practical Exercises
  • Exposure Planning: Create and implement a gradual exposure plan
  • Reflection: Weekly summary of exposure experiences and progress

Week 7: Building Resilience and Preventing Relapse

Objectives
  • Learn strategies to build resilience against anxiety
  • Understand techniques for preventing relapse
  • Develop a long-term plan for maintaining progress
Content
  • Video Lecture: Building Resilience and Preventing Relapse
  • Reading: Articles on Resilience and Relapse Prevention
  • Guided Exercise: Developing a Resilience Plan
  • Assignment: Resilience and Maintenance Journal
Practical Exercises
  • Daily Resilience Practices: Implement strategies to build and maintain resilience
  • Reflection: Weekly summary of resilience practices and prevention strategies

Week 8: Creating a Personalized Anxiety Management Plan

Objectives
  • Create a comprehensive, personalized plan for managing anxiety
  • Incorporate all the CBT techniques learned in the course
  • Set actionable goals and milestones for continued progress
Content
  • Video Lecture: Creating a Personalized Anxiety Management Plan
  • Reading: Articles on Goal Setting and Planning
  • Guided Exercise: Developing Your Personal Plan
  • Assignment: Final Personal Anxiety Management Plan
Practical Exercises
  • Plan Development: Create and refine your personal anxiety management plan
  • Reflection: Weekly summary of plan development and goals

Additional Resources

  • Recommended Reading List: Books and articles for further exploration of CBT techniques
  • Support Community: Access to an online community for course participants to share experiences and support each other
  • Monthly Webinars: Ongoing learning opportunities with live Q&A sessions with experts
  • Certificate: Yes, upon completion of the course
Kiran Jadhav

This course was a game-changer! Week 1 really helped me understand my anxiety on a deeper leve

Sapna Munde

The practical exercises were so helpful. I now have tools to manage my anxiety daily

Ravi Shinde

Loved the mix of video lectures and guided exercises. It made the concepts so easy to grasp

Akash Deshmukh

Week 2 opened my eyes to the causes of my anxiety. I finally feel like I can tackle it head-on

Shubham Manohar

The course was well-structured and easy to follow. Each week built on the last, making it really effective


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