Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach to Managing Stress. An essential course for learning how to help yourself and others deal with anxiety, depression and low self esteem
Next Intake: 9th February, 2012

Day/Times:  8 x Thursdays,  7 - 9.30pm

Venue & Cost: GMIT, Dublin road, Galway. Fee: €125. Payment and enrolment details here

Facilitator: Norman Warden. Lecturer on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at GMIT for over ten years. Click here for recent article by Norman Warden on 'Managing Change in Difficult Times'.

This course is a practical introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and its application to managing stress. Of value to anyone wishing to improve their ability to deal with stress or to help others to manage stress better. The course draws on the application of cognitive behavioural therapy and stress management techniques. CBT is recommended by doctors and psychologists as the most effective treatment for depression, anxiety, and panic. The course will benefit anyone wishing to learn and apply Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to themselves. It will also be of benefit to health workers (counsellors, nurses etc.) as part of continuing professional development. Content includes:
  • Dealing with negative thinking
  • Managing difficult emotions and moods
  • Managing anxiety, worry and panic
  • Overcoming Insomnia
  • Combating Procrastination
  • Learn effective Relaxation techniques
  • Mindfulness
  • Building self confidence
  • Visualisation techniques
Testimonials

"The course was very interesting, very useful in providing practical methods for dealing with negative thought patterns and anxiety" Cheryl Krushka, reservations manager

"It was a good way to learn more about myself...Helped me to get more relaxed in tough situations" Stephen Joyce, truck driver

"Norman is a fantastic facilitator and provided us with positive steps and useful techniques for tackling issues such as anxiety, stress, negative thinking, worry and low self esteem. I thoroughly enjoyed the CBT course and would highly recommend it to anyone who needs some help and encouragement in these areas of their lives." Martina Mullen

“I found this course a great introduction to CBT with useful tips to integrate personally and with my coaching clients...CBT helps to clarify and understand better one’s feelings, thoughts and link this back to the whole”. Bernard Chanliau, Executive Coach, Xenergie Consulting

"I got a very good grasp on the applicability of CBT. I wish the course went on for longer" James Caulfield, addiction counsellor

"I found the course very good with helping me to mix better with people, and helping me to calm down" Martin Langen, pipe player