Certificate in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for children level 1: Core concepts and techniques

Live webinar series details: September 29, 30, October 8, and 9, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

Facilitators: Kathryn Walker, Ph.D., C.Psych, and Daniel Chorney, Ph.D.

CE hours: 24

This training is suitable for:

• Mental Health Professionals: psychotherapists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers
• Medical Professionals: nurses, psychiatrists, pediatricians, family doctors
• Direct Service Workers: drop-in workers, shelter and hostel workers, child and youth workers, youth justice workers.

Client category: For professionals who work with children, youth and families.

Client age group: For professionals who work with clients aged 0 to adulthood.

Level of training: Introductory

Trigger warning: Participating in our programming may evoke powerful feelings and can trigger participants who have experienced personal trauma.

Description: The Certificate in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for children level 1: Core concepts and techniques is a comprehensive four-day training program that is perfect for mental health professionals beginning their CBT journey and looking to enhance their skills and expertise in working with children and adolescents. 

This program will equip you with the essential tools to apply CBT effectively in a child-focused therapeutic context. Over the course of four days, you will gain practical knowledge on building therapeutic alliance and rapport with children, understanding the role of emotions and physical sensations, mastering fundamental behavioural strategies, and addressing common cognitive distortions. Whether you are new to CBT or looking review the foundations of CBT, this program offers key takeaways that will empower you to make a meaningful impact on your young clients’ lives.

By the end of this training, participants will have a solid foundation in CBT principles and techniques and be prepared to implement them with children and adolescents in real-world settings. Expert instructors, Dr. Kathryn Walker and Dr. Daniel Chorney will guide you through a balanced approach combining theoretical insights with practical examples and applications.

Key topics covered:

Day 1 - CBT introduction and fundamentals: Gain foundational knowledge of cognitive behavioural  therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents, including session components, goal setting, and case formulation. 

Day 2 - Therapeutic alliance and cognitions: Learn how to build a strong therapeutic alliance and master the cognitive aspects of CBT for children and adolescents, including the thoughts-feelings-behaviours (TFB) cycle and cognitive restructuring techniques for effective treatment outcomes.

Day 3 - Emotions and physical sensations: Develop emotional literacy and learn effective emotion regulation strategies for children and teens, including relaxation techniques and body cue recognition to support emotional well-being in therapy.

Day 4 - Behavioural  strategies: Explore key behavioural  strategies in CBT, including exposure techniques and behavioural  activation, to treat anxiety and depression in children. Learn practical methods to modify behaviors and enhance coping skills.

Registration fees: General $1,200 | Student $1,080

Learn more and reserve your spot at: https://cvent.me/r302w8