Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Seminars and Workshops for the Workplace

Best practice CBT training for awareness and self regulation skills. Bespoke flexible experiential modules to fit all training needs. Pricing is approximate and assumes a Dublin city location and your own in-house training room with AV and breakout table provision. Contact me for a quotation if outside the city and/or other needs and requests.

One hour CBT seminar

from €395

An introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practical skills

For a fast fun and engaging introduction to CBT for awareness and self regulation.

what you’ll get

Engaged learners will understand CBT skills and techniques to manage personal and professional stress.
Includes access to downloadable CBT resources.
An engaging AV presentation of key ideas and practical application.
Can be taken as an in-house presentation, or an online presentation – you can host, or I can host.
Option: can be chunked into a series of bespoke targeted modules.

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A half day practical experiential introduction to CBT

An engaging workshop that enables engaged learners to build skills in CBT journalling.

what you’ll get

Engaged learners will understand CBT skills and techniques to manage personal and professional stress.
Learners will work in breakout groups to work on classic CBT journalling to identify and examine typical workplace stressors.
Attendees will present their findings and brainstorm and discuss alternative healthy mindset approaches to the stressors.
Includes access to downloadable CBT resources.
An engaging AV presentation of key ideas and practical application, and a facilitated and guided workgroup session.

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Full day CBT workshop

from €1095

A full day practical experiential introduction to CBT

An engaging team building workshop that enables engaged learners to build skills in CBT mapping

what you’ll get

Engaged learners will understand CBT skills and techniques to manage personal and professional stress.
Learners will work in breakout groups to work on classic CBT journalling to identify and examine typical workplace stressors.
Learners will work in breakout groups to discuss and design healthy emotionally intelligent and rational responses to typical stressors.
Attendees will present and brainstorm and discuss their findings.
Includes access to downloadable CBT resources.
An engaging AV presentation of key ideas and practical application, and 2 x facilitated and guided workgroup sessions.

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All of these options are flexible skills modules that can be chunked into a series of targeted sessions for specific situational stressors, and/or are an opportunity for facilitated team building and brainstorming for cultural issues and resettting.

Having trouble deciding which package to choose? Contact me at info@cbtandfeelinggood.com or 0868113031 or through my Contact Page for a free training needs assessment and a quotation. Modules are flexible and training can be designed to fit particular and specific needs and skills gaps.

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Best Practice Awareness and Self Regulation Training

... (CBT & Feeling Good Training Programmes and Trainers are approved for the National Register of Trainers. (Reg # 903680.) In full compliance with the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act Ireland 1999.)

What is Cognitive Behavioural Training for the workplace?

Cognitive Behavioural Training (CBT) for the workplace is a structured and evidence-based approach to improving the mental well-being and performance of employees. It incorporates practical principles of cognitive behavioural therapy, to help individuals to develop cognitive and behavioural skills to enhance their well-being, cognitive functioning, performance, experience, and overall effectiveness in the workplace.

Here are some key aspects of CBT benefits for the workplace:

Identifying and Changing Negative Thought Patterns: CBT encourages individuals to recognise and reframe negative thought patterns and beliefs that can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression. In the workplace, this might involve addressing self-doubt, imposter syndrome, public speaking anxiety, and unrealistic perfectionism and expectations that can impact job performance.
Managing Stress: CBT techniques are used to help employees develop effective strategies for understanding and regulating and managing workplace stress. This can include body regulation exercises, task/time good habit skills, and breathing balance techniques.
Emotional Regulation: CBT teaches individuals how to better regulate their emotions, helping them respond to workplace challenges with greater emotional intelligence – leading to better choices and better outcomes.
Problem-Solving: CBT equips employees with ‘rational thinking’ problem-solving skills to address work-related issues more effectively. This can enhance decision-making and conflict resolution abilities.
Communication Skills: Effective communication is crucial in the workplace. CBT can help individuals improve their interpersonal skills, assertiveness, and conflict resolution techniques.
Goal Setting and Motivation: CBT can help employees set and achieve professional goals by addressing motivational issues and breaking down larger objectives into manageable steps.
Self-Esteem and Confidence: CBT can enhance an individual’s self-esteem and self-confidence, which can be beneficial for career development and job satisfaction.
Work-Life Balance: CBT can assist employees in finding a healthy work-life balance, reducing burnout and improving overall well-being.

Cognitive Behavioural Training in the workplace is typically provided through workshops, seminars, or one-on-one sessions – my models are flexible and bespoke – and can be tailored to fit your needs exactly. Contact me for a free training needs analysis – or trust me to deliver core training that applies to every human in your organisation – CBT is science, and science is magic that works. Check out my testimonials to see the very real return on investment for CBT training.

Try it out in your workplace: contact me at info@CBTandFeelingGood.com or 0868113031 for a free training needs assessment.

(CBT & Feeling Good Training Programmes and Trainers are approved for the National Register of Trainers. (Reg # 903680.) In full compliance with the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act Ireland 1999.)

“I thought this was one of the best presentations I’ve seen in a long time, Veronica was so engaging and managed a difficult subject with humour.. I’d very much recommend Veronica’s talk to everyone”

“She was brill, really engaging and made the topic memorable and entertaining”

“Veronica was inspiring and reassuring, and I would recommend her both to individuals and companies”

“A very inspiring hour which flew in, great insight to how things have changed over the years and food for thought to use on a daily basis – thank you!”

“Veronica was like a breath of fresh air, informative, engaging, funny, reassuring!! I know that I left the room feeling happier”

CBT for Workplace Stress Management, Ulster Bank

Veronica Walsh recently completed one to one CBT sessions with a number of our clients. These clients had reached a certain point in their lives and their recovery from addiction and were unable to move forward. This left them struggling to commit to attending anything that might help. Veronica worked with these clients where they were at and tackled their individual blockages with them. She taught them strategies to recognise and overcome similar situations if and when they should arise again. Client attendance for the 5 week Programme was 100% and all clients have since expressed an interest in continuing this work. The insight into their self-sabotaging thinking has empowered these clients beyond recognition. I think that these results speaks volumes for her work, her understanding of people and her empathy for them and her commitment to facilitate change in their lives.

Sarah Farrelly, Labour Inclusion Northside Partnership

“Veronica Walsh presented Mind Mapping to a staff group from three organisations and delivered an interesting and stimulating session which captured the basics of visual note taking and presentation in a half day event.

Participants were engaged throughout and found the creation of relevant mind maps in a group setting a valuable way to embed the learning.”

Anne Biddulph, South Dublin County Partnership

Our staff thoroughly enjoyed Veronica Walsh’s recent CBT presentation, ‘Happiness In The Workplace.’

Feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

Veronica is engaging, inspiring and compelling. A breath of fresh air, we highly recommend her for staff development.

Sylvia Rattigan, DP Calasanctius College Galway, Re the Cognitive Science of Happiness seminar for staff development

“Veronica is a gifted trainer whose down-to-earth approach is tailored for every client. Brilliantly perceptive and generous with her time and talent, she makes a real difference to those with whom she works.”

Dr Sheila Killian, University of Limerick

“Veronica is an excellent and compelling advocate for CBT: her presentation content, coupled with her engaging speaking style, greatly added to the experience of our event for attendees.”

Emma Henderson (7 Deadly Sins Event), National College of Ireland

The Northside Partnership has used Veronica Walsh to deliver her Coping Skills and Feeling Good programme to our unemployed clients. The programme has been extremely well received both by the Northside Partnership and the participants. Veronica is professional in her approach and has great empathy with our clients. We definitely intend using her again to deliver this programme.”

Cepta Dowling, Enterprise, LES, Northside Partnership

“A huge thank you to Veronica Walsh who recently spoke at our Executive PA Forum on Visual Note-taking and Mind Mapping Technique, which went down extremely well at the event.

She also delivered a workshop on the Cognitive Science of Public Speaking – her presentation style is highly engaging, she is enthusiastic about her subject matter, and held everybody’s attention for 3 hours.

We had hugely positive feedback on both of Veronica’s presentations and I would highly recommend her for any speaking engagement or training.”

Fiona Kelly (EPA CEO), ZoomIn Corporate Events

Cognitive Behavioural Training (CBT) - Coaching, Seminars, and Workshops

... Cognitive-behavioural training to change attributional style improves employee well-being, job satisfaction, productivity, and turnover - (from the Elsevier published controlled study - Proudfoot, Corr, Guest, and Dunn)

Why would you book Cognitive Behavioural Training?

The Elsevier science research study on brief cognitive behavioural therapy workshops in the workplace concluded:

“Cognitive-behavioural training to change attributional style improves employee well-being, job satisfaction, productivity, and turnover”

(‘Attributional style’ is a psychological term for how we explain the world to ourselves, our mindset)

Enhanced Stress Management: CBT equips employees with practical tools to manage stress effectively. By teaching cognitive restructuring techniques, employees learn to identify and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to stress, fostering resilience in the face of workplace challenges.
Improved Problem-Solving Skills: CBT fosters problem-solving abilities by encouraging individuals to break down complex issues into manageable components. Employees learn to approach problems systematically, identify solutions, and implement strategies to address work-related challenges efficiently.
Enhanced Interpersonal Communication: CBT emphasizes effective communication strategies, empowering employees to express their thoughts and concerns assertively. Through experiential group skills training, employees develop the confidence and ability to navigate interpersonal dynamics positively, fostering healthier work relationships.
Increased Productivity: By helping employees overcome cognitive barriers and self sabotaging behaviours like procrastination and perfectionism, CBT enhances productivity in the workplace. Employees learn to prioritise tasks effectively, optimise their tasks, and achieve desired outcomes efficiently.

(Click HERE to open a new window to the cited Elsevier study on the results of employee CBT)

Click to view Main Aims and Objectives

SUMMARY: I turn theory into application, teaching engaged learners practical well being skills through deliberate self awareness and management. We can go from fixed inflexible mindsets (and causing ourselves and others unnecessary upset) to rational cool growth mindsets with the right training…

“Turning evidence based psychotherapy and neuroscience into training for the workplace ”

Note: this is TRAINING, it is NOT group therapy, it is NOT ‘sickness’ training, and it is NOT depression training: it is a psycho-educational model for rational thinking skills, it is essential personal and professional development – it’s a life changing science, believe it.

CBT Workshop AIM: – To give learners an engaging non-therapy introduction to evidence based psychotherapy theory and application – for new skills in self management of how we think and feel and behave – and tools to improve well being in all measures.

OBJECTIVES By the end of the ‘learning by discovery’ workshop engaged learners will:

1. Understand the core theory of CBT/ psycho-educational models, and neural circuitry.

2. Understand the origins and physiology of ‘Fight or Flight’, the brain’s stress/threat response.

3. Be able to apply practical CBT starter strategy and technique skills using worksheets and guided self-help tasks and exercises.

Click to view a general summary of a Group CBT Workshops - flexible modules for bespoke learning

Enhancing Workplace Well-Being: The Power of Group Cognitive Behavioural Training

Introduction:

In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments, the well-being of employees is a crucial factor in maintaining productivity and fostering a positive organisational culture. One effective approach gaining traction is Group Cognitive Behavioural Training (GCBT). Rooted in the principles of cognitive-behavioural therapy, GCBT in the workplace aims to equip employees with the tools to manage stress, enhance resilience, and promote mental health. This article explores the usefulness and effects of GCBT in the workplace, shedding light on its potential to create a more harmonious and productive work environment.

Understanding Group Cognitive Behavioural Training:

Group Cognitive Behavioural Training is a structured and evidence-based therapeutic approach that combines cognitive restructuring and behavioural techniques to address various psychological issues. When applied to the workplace, GCBT becomes a powerful tool for helping employees manage stress, improve problem-solving skills, and build resilience in the face of challenges. Unlike individual therapy, GCBT in a group setting offers the added benefits of social support, shared experiences, and the opportunity for collective growth.

Key Components and Techniques:

Cognitive Restructuring: GCBT teaches employees to identify and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to stress and anxiety. By fostering awareness of these thoughts, individuals can reframe them in a more positive and constructive light, leading to improved emotional well-being.
Behavioural Activation: This component encourages participants to engage in positive behaviours that contribute to their well-being. By setting and achieving realistic goals, employees can experience a sense of accomplishment and build self-efficacy, ultimately leading to increased job satisfaction.
Skill Building: GCBT equips employees with practical skills to cope with workplace stressors. This includes time management, effective communication, and problem-solving techniques. These skills not only enhance individual performance but also contribute to a healthier team dynamic.

Effects of Group Cognitive Behavioural Training in the Workplace:

Stress Reduction: GCBT has been shown to significantly reduce stress levels among participants. By providing tools to manage stressors effectively, employees are better equipped to navigate high-pressure work environments.
Improved Resilience: Resilience is a key factor in maintaining mental well-being in the face of challenges. GCBT helps individuals develop coping mechanisms and bounce back from setbacks, fostering a workplace culture that embraces adaptability and perseverance.
Enhanced Team Dynamics: Group settings foster a sense of community and support. GCBT encourages open communication and the sharing of experiences among team members, leading to improved collaboration and a more cohesive work environment.
Increased Productivity: As employees learn to manage stress and enhance their problem-solving skills, productivity levels often see a positive impact. GCBT contributes to a workforce that is not only physically present but also mentally engaged and focused on tasks.

Conclusion:

Group Cognitive Behavioural Training is emerging as a valuable resource for promoting mental health and well-being in the workplace. By addressing cognitive and behavioural patterns that contribute to stress, GCBT equips employees with the skills needed to thrive in today’s challenging work environments. As organisations increasingly recognise the importance of employee well-being, incorporating GCBT into workplace programs can be a strategic investment in the long-term success and happiness of their workforce.

Click to view examples of CBT workplace training worksheets created by teams during the fun team building with CBT workshop

Click to view pages from the Elsevier study about CBT Training for employees

Click to review the usefulness of one to one Executive Coaching with CBT

The Transformative Power of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in Executive Coaching for Workplace Success

Introduction / explainer

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, the role of executive coaching has become increasingly crucial for the development and success of leaders. As organisations strive for peak performance, the integration of evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), has emerged as a powerful tool in shaping the mindset and behaviour of executives. This article explores the usefulness of CBT in executive coaching, highlighting its impact on fostering resilience, enhancing decision-making skills, and ultimately contributing to a more productive and positive workplace culture.

Understanding CBT:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Originally developed for clinical settings, CBT has found its way into the realm of executive coaching due to its pragmatic and results-oriented nature. In the context of coaching, CBT provides a structured framework for identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, fostering self-awareness, and promoting adaptive behaviours.

Enhancing Resilience:

One of the key benefits of integrating CBT into executive coaching is its ability to enhance resilience. Executives often face high-pressure situations, uncertainty, and setbacks. CBT equips them with the tools to reframe negative thoughts, manage stress effectively, and develop a resilient mindset. By addressing cognitive distortions and encouraging a more optimistic outlook, executives can navigate challenges with greater composure and confidence, ultimately contributing to their overall success.

Improving Decision-Making Skills:

Effective decision-making is a hallmark of successful leadership. CBT aids executives in honing their decision-making skills by helping them recognize and challenge cognitive biases that may cloud judgment. Through targeted coaching interventions, executives can develop a more rational and objective approach to decision-making, minimizing the impact of emotional biases and enhancing the quality of their choices. This aspect of CBT in executive coaching directly translates to improved organizational outcomes.

Promoting Emotional Intelligence:

Emotional intelligence is a critical component of effective leadership. CBT facilitates the development of emotional intelligence by encouraging executives to understand and manage their own emotions while also empathizing with the emotions of others. By fostering a deeper level of self-awareness and interpersonal skills, CBT contributes to the creation of a more emotionally intelligent leadership cadre, enhancing team dynamics and overall workplace culture.

Creating a Positive Workplace Culture:

The integration of CBT into executive coaching not only benefits individual leaders but also has a ripple effect on the broader organizational culture. As executives apply CBT principles in their leadership styles, they contribute to the creation of a positive and supportive workplace environment. This, in turn, fosters employee well-being, engagement, and satisfaction, leading to increased productivity and organizational success.

Conclusion:

In the ever-evolving landscape of executive coaching, the incorporation of evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers a transformative path to leadership development. By addressing the cognitive and emotional aspects of executive functioning, CBT equips leaders with the tools they need to thrive in a demanding business environment. As organisations seek sustainable success, the integration of CBT into executive coaching programs is a strategic investment in the growth and effectiveness of their leadership teams.

Open the Executive Coaching web page HERE.

Contact me to make an enquiry about bundle sessions for your company or organisation.

A new foundation for management skills

Most of the top executive ‘how-to’ management books and training assume that the executive is starting from a position of rationality and good psychological health, and indeed that the staff they manage are emotionally healthy too –according to the founding father of CBT, Dr Albert Ellis, this is an ERROR.

Those books and training can have high value, but the value can only be accessed when there is a base of good psychological health and well being in the first place, and when rational thinking skills are being applied to general thinking and communications and behaviours to enable a positive and optimistic state of mind. Cognitive Behavioural training gives a great foundation to make the most out of other professional training. Check out my testimonials to see the return on investment.

Think different. Feel different. Behave different. With Cognitive Behavioural Therapy skills…

Quick intro: I am a CBT training specialist – I design and deliver best practice psycho-educational therapy / training, coaching, seminars and workshops. My original CBT resources are used by mental health practitioners all over the world (through my internationally high ranking blog) – I provide bespoke flexible models of practical cognitive science awareness and regulation coaching and training to individuals and companies and organisations – adapting best practice evidence based psychotherapy (with liberal dashings of neuroscience and neurobiology) into fast fun and effective experiential skills training.

Contact Me at veronica@cbtandfeelinggood.com or 0868113031 to discuss a training needs assessment, or to request example session plans or to request a quotation for bespoke training for individuals or groups.

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> I teach best practice proven theory and application as used in the Elsevier CBT workplace training study.

> My free CBT as self help resource blog has had over one million views, and the downloadable CBT worksheets and handouts are used by mental health professionals worldwide.

> The workshop is multi-media and includes an original resource workbook for attendees to further the learning themselves, and includes after-access to my online guided self help site.

> Benefits are reported to be immediate and ongoing.

> The training is fast, fun, and effective, and includes neurobiology / neuroscience modules.

> The workshop training also serves as a great team building and bonding exercise as it uses an experiential learning by discovery group discussion model.