and practical experiences and case consultation geared toward learning the cognitive therapy model.
To ensure the highest level of instruction, the requirements for admission include a minimum of a
Masters degree in the area of specialty and/or active clinical involvement with clients in an agency
setting.
Our training program deadline for registration for fall classes is September 10, 2006. Flexibility for
beginning registration for self-study only students is also offered. Our fee schedule allows for a fee
reduction of $150, if tuition is paid in full ($1,200) by September 10, 2006. Otherwise, our
schedule of fees has been simplified into three payments of $450.00; each payment due September
1, 2006, January 1, 2007 and March 1, 2007with a late fee of $5 for each month payment is
delayed. Initial Self-Study registration has no deadline. Deadlines for assignments will be applied.
BASIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
For the Basic Program, four program options will be offered. The first involves the completion of
designated requirements for each course. Completion will earn a certificate from Freeman Institute
for Cognitive Therapy. The third option is the Academic certificate for those who are not currently
seeing clients. This option would substitute participation in level #300 (Case Consultation). The
fourth option is to audit the course sequence. It is designed for the professional who may not have
time to complete all the requirements for certification. All classes will be held in Fort Wayne,
Indiana unless otherwise specified. The Freeman Institute for Cognitive Therapy faculty do not
explicitly or implicitly accept responsibility for treatment decisions made by students in this program
for patients under their treatment. Our schedule is subject to change.
THE ADVANCED CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
This program is for those who have documented training and experience using the
Cognitive-Behavioral model of treatment in their clinical work. Professionals who have been trained
as Cognitive therapists at a recognized program (such as FICT or ACCT) or university are eligible
for this training and supervision opportunity.
The advanced program is prescriptive and developed between the student and a faculty member.
The focus of this second training year will be to specialize in the student's area of interest and
specialty.
Arthur Freeman, EdD, ABPP, HSPP, will coordinate the Fort Wayne program which will consist
of ten group meetings with dates to be announced. Participants will discuss cases and be given
reading and written assignments tailored to their individual needs. Each professional will be required
to complete a written article of publication quality. Dr. Freeman is one of the most widely
recognized therapists in Cognitive Therapy over 50 published books as well as articles too
numerous to mention.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
A total of 70 CE/CME hours is offered for completion of the program. The Advanced
Certification Program earns 45 CE hours. Continuing education credits are sponsored by the
Atlanta Center for Cognitive Therapy (ACCT) (see APA and NBCC statement on previous page) &
The Freeman Institute for Cognitive Therapy. CE credit for other professions has been applied for
or can be arranged through your state professional organization.
ACCT is approved by The American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for
psychologists and by the National Board of Certified Counselors to offer continuing education for
counselors. ACCT maintains responsibility for the programs.
FUNDAMENTALS OF COGNITIVE THERAPY
This course will focus on the theoretical basis for Cognitive Therapy. Starting with an historical perspective, the classes will cover
the basic techniques, strategies and conceptualizations that are an essential part of the therapeutic model. Developing rapport,
structuring the session, setting the agenda, cognitive and behavioral strategies, issues of compliance, resistance and termination will
be covered. (Satisfactory completion of the written exam is required). Reading includes Overcoming Depression A Cognitive
Therapy Approach for Taming the Depression BEAST by M. Gilson & A. Freeman/ Harcourt Brace TherapyWorks 1999)
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COURSE #200
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF COGNITIVE THERAPY
The techniques and theory developed in the Fundamentals course will be applied to the treatment of phobias and anxiety;
obsessive-compulsive, addictive, and eating disorders; and the more difficult personality disorders. (Submission of a paper adhering
to professional standards addressing a clinical application of Cognitive Therapy is required.)
COURSE #300
CASE SPECIFIC CONSULTATION
Small group consultation and case presentations of participants' ongoing cases will be provided. Through the use of audio and
videotape, various strategies will be demonstrated. Self-study participants will fulfill this requirement through telephone consultation.
(Requires demonstration of clinical competence via presentation of a prepared case, and/or submission of an audio or video tape for
review by faculty.) Those who are enrolling in the academic certification only, may substitute three video workshops for this
course. Satisfactory completion of level #300 is required for clinical certification.
COURSE #400
SPECIAL TOPICS
This last course toward certification will be determined by the special interests and needs of participants. Options include case
conference and conceptualization, research, cognitive therapy with young people, families, in medical settings, anxiety, or other
topics that will be collaboratively chosen with faculty.
A videotape option will be provided for those who must be absent for this last class. A self-study video option is also offered this
year in which all requirements for clinical or academic certification can be met through independent study and telephone consultation
with FICT faculty.
