Competent Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) CourseSchool of Health Sciences

Key Takeaway

The collaboration allows MDC to provide gold-standard CBT training developed and delivered by leaders from the Beck Institute, ensuring that participants gain up-to-date, scientifically validated knowledge and skills. This approach not only enhances professional competence among clinicians but also empowers them to deliver effective, individualised mental health interventions, positively impacting clients, families, and communities.

Key Highlights

• Leadership: Directs strategic planning, operations, and quality control at Beck Institute, ensuring accessible and affordable CBT training globally

• Clinical Experience: Extensive practice across diverse settings, including hospitals, primary care, schools, and forensic environments, treating all age groups

• Training & Supervision: Founded an APA-approved clinical psychology internship, trained psychiatry fellows, and integrates CBT into medical settings using implementation science

• Global Outreach: Actively disseminates CBT research and practices through writing and international presentations.

Competent CBT Course

• • Part 1: Foundational CBT Training

    • Essentials I & II -  4 days face to face

    • CBT for Anxiety -1 video on-demand (20 content hrs)

  • Part 2 (about 3 months later):

    • CBT for Depression-  2-days face to face

    • CBT for Personality Disorders - 1 video on-demand (8 content hrs)

Live In-Person Training: August 11-14, 2025

• Basics of CBT and CBT in Practice: Essentials I and II

Methodologies

Expert-Led, Evidence-Based Training: Courses are led by internationally recognised Beck Institute faculty, ensuring fidelity to CBT’s scientifically validated models and methods

Theory and Practice Integration: Training blends foundational CBT theory (including Beck’s cognitive model) with practical, skills-based learning—covering conceptualisation diagrams, session structuring, Socratic questioning, and action planning

Interactive Delivery: Participants engage in live roleplays, demonstrations, feedback sessions, and hands-on exercises, developing practical skills for immediate clinical application

Individualised, Culturally Responsive Approaches: Content addresses adaptations for diverse populations and considers factors such as age, gender, culture, and trauma, ensuring client-centred and effective treatment planning

Specialised and Modular Training: Modules address specific mental health challenges (e.g., anxiety, depression, personality disorders) and provide advanced skill development in both online and face-to-face formats

Supervision and Certification Pathways: Ongoing, intensive group supervision led by Beck Institute experts supports the transfer of knowledge to practice, leading to recognised certification for high professional standards

Trainer Profile

Allen R. Miller, Ph.D., M.B.A., is a licensed psychologist and the Executive Director of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). With decades of experience, he combines clinical expertise with leadership in behavioral health care. His roles include therapy provision, programme development, research, and international CBT training and supervision.