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B.Sc. Nursing · V & VI Semester · 1 Credit

Learn Cognitive Behavioural Therapy step by step, and feel ready for your exam and skills check

All four INC units explained in simple, professional language, with nursing examples, thought records and action plan worksheets you can practise with.

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✔ Aligned to the INC syllabus ✔ 4 units · 20 hours ✔ Worksheets included

What you will be able to do

These are the five learning outcomes of your CBT module. The course is built to help you reach each one.

1

Explain CBT clearly

Describe the concept, the CBT model and its main techniques in your own words, for exams and viva.

2

Build a therapeutic alliance

Use a collaborative relationship to assess a client and set clear, realistic goals together.

3

Work with automatic thoughts

Identify "hot thoughts", rate them, and design small experiments to test whether they are true.

4

Respond to unhelpful thinking

Use Socratic questioning, evidence gathering and balanced thinking with a client.

5

Write thought records & action plans

Complete each part of a thought record and an action plan, and review progress in the next session.

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Prepare for assessment

Practise for your test paper, assignments and skills check with case scenarios and role-play guides.

Full course content

Unit by unit, exactly as in your course outline.

Unit I · Concepts and Techniques of CBT

6 hours
  • Concept and definition of CBT
  • Techniques and applications (psychiatric and non-psychiatric)
  • Factors influencing effective delivery: collaboration, formulation, homework
  • The basic cognitive behavioural model
  • The therapeutic relationship and setting goals with clients
Skills practice: role play for establishing a therapeutic relationship and setting goals

Unit II · The Cognitive Model

4 hours
  • Three levels of thoughts: automatic thoughts, underlying assumptions, schemas
  • How thoughts link with mood, behaviour and the body
  • Automatic thoughts: how they develop and how to track them
  • Designing and running experiments to test automatic thoughts
  • Biofeedback in CBT: role and significance
Assignment guide: automatic thoughts and how to test them

Unit III · Identifying, Evaluating and Responding to Cognitions

5 hours
  • Gathering evidence for and against the hot thought
  • Finding alternative or balanced thoughts
  • Socratic questioning: the technique of questioning
  • Behaviour experiments: relaxation, mindfulness, distraction, graded task assignment, task scheduling
Assignment guide: identifying and responding to dysfunctional cognitions

Unit IV · Designing Effective Action Plans and Thought Records

5 hours
  • Components of a thought record, from situation to re-rating moods
  • Components of an action plan: goal, steps, start time, problems, strategies, progress
  • Identifying underlying and new core beliefs and assumptions
  • Helping clients complete the plan and reviewing it at the next session
Skills practice: formulate thought records and action plans, and prepare worksheets
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This course is for you if…

  • You are a B.Sc. Nursing student studying CBT in the V or VI semester.
  • You find psychology textbooks heavy and want clear, simple explanations.
  • You want to practise thought records and action plans before your skills check.
  • You are a nurse or nursing teacher who wants a quick, structured CBT refresher.

It is not for you if…

  • You are looking for a certification to practise as a licensed CBT therapist.
  • You need personal therapy. Please speak to a qualified mental health professional.
  • You want advanced, postgraduate-level CBT research content.

About your teacher

Tejal M. Suthar, Lecturer, GINERA, teaches nursing at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and prepares teaching material aligned with INC and UGC guidelines. This course brings her classroom teaching of CBT into a simple online format you can study at your own pace.

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Everything you need for the CBT module, in one place.

₹299
One-time payment · no monthly fees
  • All 4 units of the INC CBT syllabus (20 hours)
  • Simple lesson notes with nursing examples
  • Thought record and action plan worksheets
  • Role-play and assignment guides for your skills check
  • Lifetime access on mobile and laptop
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Frequently asked questions

Does this course follow the INC syllabus?

Yes. The four units, topics and hours follow the INC course outline for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (V & VI semester, 1 credit, 20 hours).

How long do I get access?

You get lifetime access after a one-time payment of ₹299. You can revise before exams any time.

Do I need any psychology background?

No. Every topic is explained from the basics in simple language, with nursing examples.

How do I get access after paying?

After payment, you receive your login details by email. Log in to the member area and start with Unit I.

Can I study on my phone?

Yes. The course works on mobile, tablet and laptop.

Who do I contact if I have a problem?

Email tejalms@yahoo.co.in and we will help you.

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Clear notes, practical worksheets and exam-ready practice for ₹299.

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