Certificate in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for children level 2: Clinical applications to specific cases

Description: This 5-day advanced training program is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents. The series focuses on practical, clinically relevant applications, equipping participants with the advanced skills needed to address a range of complex issues faced by children and youth today. Clinicians will learn variable, evidence-based techniques that can be immediately applied in their practice.

Covering topics such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and school avoidance, this program provides a comprehensive skillset to tackle various mental health challenges in children and adolescents. Whether you're looking to expand your current practice or specialize in these areas, this certificate program offers the tools and frameworks needed to deliver effective, evidence-based care.

Individual module overview:

February 19, 2026: Using inhibitory learning and exposure-based approaches for child anxiety. Learn advanced exposure-based techniques to effectively treat child anxiety. This module focuses on inhibitory learning to build resilience and improve functioning in children with anxiety disorders.

February 26, 2026: Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for depression in youth. Gain practical tools for treating adolescent depression using CBT. Focus on reversing the "downward cycle" of depression and empowering teens with strategies to break negative thought patterns.

March 5, 2026: Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention for paediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Master exposure and response prevention (ERP) techniques for treating pediatric OCD. Learn how to create effective exposure hierarchies and manage complex OCD presentations in children and teens.

March 12, 2026: Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for children with pain, somatization, or medical concerns. Explore CBT strategies for children dealing with chronic pain or medical issues. Learn how to apply the TFB cycle and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) principles to improve mental and physical well-being.

March 26, 2026: Emotionally-based school avoidance: A multi-systemic cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) approach to problematic attendance. Tackle emotionally-based school avoidance with a multi-systemic approach. Learn to assess the four core functions of school avoidance, help children who are starting to refuse school, and methods to help prevent school refusal behaviors using evidence-based CBT strategies tailored to individual needs.