The APT Hub for Mental Health Professionals' Development

**This refresher course is only available to those that have previously completed the 'Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Repairing the Damage' course with the APT, and are wanting to refresh their knowledge and renew their APT Accreditation.** Adverse childhood experiences may result in changes in the deepest parts of the brain, resulting in effects which are behavioral, cognitive, biological, social and emotional. Examples include: aggressive behaviour, withdrawal, poor self esteem, hostility to others, lack of interest in activities, disturbed sleep and appetite, sadness, anxiety or anger problems, and poor relationships. Although this is a disturbing list there are many children who exhibit most or all of these as a complete 'package' of problems, resistant to repeated intervention and so the cause of great frustration to professionals. The aim of this course is to repair the damage and so avoid those consequences. The APT has mastered the delivery of training 'online anytime'; providing top class training you can access right now or any time that suits you. No longer do you have to wait for 'the start date' of the course. "Without a doubt the most informative, relevant and enjoyable training I have attended to date." The Developmental Trauma & Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Repairing the Damage™ course from the Association for Psychological Therapies (APT), includes APT accreditation, certification, and resources. And the APT has perfected the art of delivering it in a way that makes it appear simple and easy to apply. "This has genuinely been the best training I have ever been on." With a wealth of clinical experience, the course has been written by Dr William Davies and presented by Dr Paul Gaffney, who presents the course with relevant stories and examples, and an engaging lightness which perfectly complements the power of the subject. "I enjoyed the presenter and overall format of the class. It was easy to follow and gave good examples of practising the components of DBT." The course gives you access to important resources for you to use post-course. The course is suitable for individual learners and for organizations wishing to enrol multiple staff members, with access provided on a per-person basis. It can also be completed as part of the The APT Diploma for working in Child & Adolescent Mental Health. For further information on the format of APT online training, the APT’s guarantee to you, and how to make a group booking, click here.   Bookings: To access the course straightaway, click ‘add to cart’ to purchase by card or PayPal. (If you are ordering the course for somebody else, or a group, create an account and select ‘Bulk Purchase’ once you have proceeded to cart.) If you would like to be invoiced please click here (once the invoice has been paid or upon receipt of an official Purchase Order, we can then grant access to the course). Read more

In this Assessment Module, you'll learn or re-learn how to achieve one of the fundamental starting points of effective therapy: how to conduct consistent, subjective assessment of the key factors affecting each patient. This is an essential skill in any therapeutic endeavour and is too often 'glossed over' in the often unrealistic hope that even the most distressed patients will easily tell us just what is the matter. In reality, a skilled assessment provides hope for both the patient and for us. This module is part of the exciting Microlearning series of one hour modules. Each consists of an audio lasting 15-30 minutes, plus an exercise and resources for you to you use and practice with afterwards. The series is so named because it features all the 'higher order' factors that make therapy successful. If you examine the leading therapies they overlap to a fascinating degree, so by studying all the overlapping elements and then 'picking off' the elements that are unique to each particular therapy you achieve an extraordinary power and breadth in your ability to help others. And this is what the Microlearning series enables you to do.  If you are an experienced therapist looking at the Microlearning Modules you will quickly be able to see the ones you are proficient at and the ones you maybe need to brush up on, and that's exactly what you can do here.  Every module in the Microlearning Module series is designed to be accessible, relevant and engaging, so encouraging both novice and expert therapists alike to develop exactly those elements they want to. Finally, don't be misled by the price; you may feel that the low price suggests these are not serious modules whereas in fact they very much are. The APT's purpose is to make the best, most relevant and engaging training accessible to as many mental health professionals as possible. Read more

‘Autism and Neurodiversity Awareness’ is a 6-hour, self-paced course for professionals in the UK and Ireland who wish to understand autism and neurodiversity with confidence and compassion. Founded in 1981, the Association for Psychological Therapies (APT) has trained over 150,000 professionals in evidence-based approaches, commissioned by numerous health authorities and healthcare providers. APT’s Autism and Neurodiversity Awareness training uniquely combines built-in APT Accreditation with automatic access to our renowned post-course resources to help you support your clients. It is available for both teams and individuals.   Executive Summary: APT’s Autism and Neurodiversity Awareness training provides a clear, practical introduction to autism and the wider field of neurodiversity (which includes ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Tourette’s, and more). It is designed for professionals who may not specialise in this area but who recognise the importance of understanding neurodivergent people and working in ways that genuinely support them. Participants will learn how different ways of thinking, perceiving, and processing information can shape a person’s experience, and how small changes in communication and environment can make a major difference. By the end, you’ll feel more confident, informed, and skilled in recognising and responding to neurodivergent individuals in your everyday work. About the Course: The course explores questions such as: What do we mean by neurodiversity and neurodivergence? What are the core characteristics of autism, (and to a lesser degree, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia), and other neurodivergent conditions)? Why is awareness of these differences so important across education, healthcare, and community services? How does being neurodivergent affect daily life, relationships, and mental wellbeing? What helps? Practical ways to communicate, structure environments, and reduce distress. What support and resources are available for neurodivergent people and their families?   Who should attend: This course is for anyone who encounters neurodivergent individuals in their work — for example in healthcare, education, social care, housing, or community roles — and who wants a sound, accessible grounding in the subject. It is especially suited to those with little or no prior knowledge who wish to work more confidently and inclusively.   What you receive as a result of attending the training: Each delegate will be registered as having attended the course and receive a certificate to this effect.   Bookings: To access the course straightaway, click ‘add to cart’ to purchase by card or PayPal. (If you are ordering the course for somebody else, or a group, create an account and select ‘Bulk Purchase’ once you have proceeded to cart.) If you would like to be invoiced please click here (once the invoice has been paid or upon receipt of an official Purchase Order, we can then grant access to the course). Read more

In this module from the APT, we'll be talking about how to neutralise the extremely destructive 'second arrow,' through a principle of mindfulness: acceptance. The 'second arrow' refers to the spiral that so often occurs when for instance a person becomes depressed and then becomes frustrated that they are depressed, which makes them more distressed, which makes them more depressed and frustrated, and so on downwards. An exactly parallel effect occurs with anxiety, irritability, psychotic conditions and more. This module is part of the exciting Microlearning series of one hour modules. Each consists of an audio lasting 15-30 minutes, plus an exercise and resources for you to you use and practice with afterwards. The series is so named because it features all the 'higher order' factors that make therapy successful. If you examine the leading therapies they overlap to a fascinating degree, so by studying all the overlapping elements and then 'picking off' the elements that are unique to each particular therapy you achieve an extraordinary power and breadth in your ability to help others. And this is what the Microlearning series enables you to do.  If you are an experienced therapist looking at the Microlearning Modules you will quickly be able to see the ones you are proficient at and the ones you maybe need to brush up on, and that's exactly what you can do here.  Every module in the Microlearning Module series is designed to be accessible, relevant and engaging, so encouraging both novice and expert therapists alike to develop exactly those elements they want to. Finally, don't be misled by the price; you may feel that the low price suggests these are not serious modules whereas in fact they very much are. The APT's purpose is to make the best, most relevant and engaging training accessible to as many mental health professionals as possible. Read more

In this Case Formulation Module from the APT, you'll learn how to appraise the 6 P's of case formulation: the patient's problem, pre-disposing factors, precipitating factors, perpetuating factors, positive and protective factors and of course, the plan! It enables us to form a powerful strategy to organise the information we obtain in the assessment so we can help the patient as quickly and effectively as possible. And without it, we can be very much 'stumbling in the dark.' This module is part of the exciting Microlearning series of one hour modules. Each consists of an audio lasting 15-30 minutes, plus an exercise and resources for you to you use and practice with afterwards. The series is so named because it features all the 'higher order' factors that make therapy successful. If you examine the leading therapies they overlap to a fascinating degree, so by studying all the overlapping elements and then 'picking off' the elements that are unique to each particular therapy you achieve an extraordinary power and breadth in your ability to help others. And this is what the Microlearning series enables you to do.  If you are an experienced therapist looking at the Microlearning Modules you will quickly be able to see the ones you are proficient at and the ones you maybe need to brush up on, and that's exactly what you can do here.  Every module in the Microlearning Module series is designed to be accessible, relevant and engaging, so encouraging both novice and expert therapists alike to develop exactly those elements they want to. Finally, don't be misled by the price; you may feel that the low price suggests these are not serious modules whereas in fact they very much are. The APT's purpose is to make the best, most relevant and engaging training accessible to as many mental health professionals as possible. Read more

**This refresher course is only available to those that have completed ‘CBT Essentials' and are wanting to refresh their knowledge and renew their APT Accreditation.** The seminal book Cognitive Therapy of Depression was written by Beck, Rush, Shaw and Emery appeared in 1979, and the APT's course on CBT appeared just four years later. Since that point, this course has constantly been one of the most acclaimed of any of APT's courses. Constantly developing, this course was one of the first to systematically teach '5-factor CBT'. Including not just emotions, behaviour and cognitions, the 5-factor approach adds biological factors and social and environmental factors into the mix, without which many conditions would not be addressed adequately. The APT has mastered the delivery of CBT training 'online anytime'; providing top class training you can access right now or any time that suits you. No longer do you have to wait for 'the start date' of the course. "I really enjoyed the course and feel that I have learnt a lot and feel enthusiastic about using my newly acquired skills within my practice." Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) training from the Association for Psychological Therapies (APT), includes APT accreditation, certification, and resources. And the APT has perfected the art of delivering it in a way that makes it appear simple and easy to apply. "Excellent on line course. Easy to follow with insightful commentary." With a wealth of clinical experience, Dr William Davies presents the course with relevant stories and examples of using CBT and an engaging lightness which perfectly complements the power of the subject. "I am delighted by this course. Dr Davies and his dry wit have been wonderful companions. Will buy and undertake others." This course gives you a thorough introduction to CBT, it is APT-accredited, and gives you access to important resources for you to use post-course. Whether you simply want to broaden your knowledge or take your first step to establishing a full CBT service this course is for you. The course is suitable for individual learners and for organizations wishing to enrol multiple staff members, with access provided on a per-person basis. It can also be completed as part of The APT Diploma in Psychological Therapies. For further information on the format of APT online training, the APT’s guarantee to you, and how to make a group booking, click here.   Bookings: To access the course straightaway, click ‘add to cart’ to purchase by card or PayPal. (If you are ordering the course for somebody else, or a group, create an account and select ‘Bulk Purchase’ once you have proceeded to cart.) If you would like to be invoiced please click here (once the invoice has been paid or upon receipt of an official Purchase Order, we can then grant access to the course). Read more