CBTp Training

What is CBTp?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) was initially developed as an individual treatment, and later as a group based intervention, to reduce the distress associated with the symptoms of psychosis and to improve functioning. Studies have demonstrated that CBTp can result in decreased positive symptoms, improvement in negative symptoms, and improved functioning (Wykes et al 2008; Burns et al, 2014; Turner et al, 2014, van der Gaag, Valmaggia & Smit, 2014).

In addition, there is evidence to suggest CBTp can be effective in preventing, or delaying, the transition to full psychosis when used with individuals identified as being at risk of developing psychosis (Stafford et al, 2013). From these studies CBTp has emerged as an evidence based intervention recommended as an adjunct to medication management (Dixon et al, 2009; NICE 2013; NICE 2014).

Foundations in CBTp workshops:

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Training in CBTp is available for individual practitioners or for agencies:

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To learn more about CBTp, download and view the following resources:

Routine Administration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis as the Standard of Care for Individuals Seeking Treatment for Psychosis: State of the Science and Implementation Considerations for Key Stakeholders
(source: SAMHSA)

Fact Sheet: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp)
(source: Dr. Kate Hardy)

Read what people say about their training experiences with us!

"Katie has provided me the most thorough consultation that I have experienced. I am really understanding the essence of CBTp and recognizing how beneficial it has been for me in my work with my clients. Katie's feedback has been clear, concise, timely and validating. She challenges me in a way that makes me feel safe to do so in front of my colleagues and is creative with her walking me through each step and providing insightful possibilities for interventions that keep me, my client and the model in mind. One of my biggest values in life is growth- personal and professional. CBTp through Stanford U and specifically Katie have been so helpful in that endeavor to grow professionally. I have even been able to incorporate some of these skills into my own personal life, which has been very helpful to me in knowing somewhat what it feels like to be on the other side. I'm enjoying this process!"

- Janitzia Rodriguez, Contra Costa County Behavioral Health Services

"CBTp consultation has been an invaluable tool when it comes to mastering my CBTp technique. First Hope hosted a 3-day training and paired that with a year of subsequent consultation calls. This process has enabled me to take my previous experience with CBT and really focus on the mastery of the different components. Katie was very thorough with her feedback on my sessions and gave specific examples and real-world approaches to apply CBTp in a clinical setting."

- Brandon Frazier LMFT. First Hope

"Onsite training for the Kickstart team on CBT for psychosis was an excellent experience. It allowed those who have participated in previous CBTp trainings to be refreshed while newer staff were able to explore different forms of interventions to use with their clients. The interventions we learned not only allowed each training participant to further understand what direction to take with their clients, but it encouraged further case conceptualization as a team. Having these discussions as a Kickstart team will allow us to strengthen our communication and understanding of a case, and how to apply all of our strengths to help an individual progress in treatment."

- Michael Garrett, Kickstart Program, San Diego

"Training and consultation with Kate Hardy has helped me to hone specific skills that CBTp values, such as collaboration, goal setting, and reducing distress through supporting patient’s personalized meaning making of their experiences."

- Shoshana Green, UCSF

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