0513 - Level II: Using Exposure Therapy in CBT
Course Description
Hours: 12
Exposure therapy is a vital component of many CBT treatment protocols but is often underutilized in clinical practice. This two-day advanced level course sets out to enhance your understanding of the rationale and application of the intervention for treating various anxiety disorders. As an additional bonus we will introduce challenge exposure hierarchies to address depression symptoms and provide a full overview of emotional exposures that can be beneficial for a variety of clinical and sub-clinical issues. If you are intrigued by exposure therapy, but are reluctant to implement it without further training, this course is for you!
TEXTBOOKS
There are no required textbooks for this course. All required material will be provided during the course.
Notes
For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:
Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 548-889-4967
Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.
Website: wlu.ca/fswpd
Prerequisites
To be eligible for CBT Level II, you must have completed Level I: Fundamentals of CBT or Level I: CBT for Chronic Illness and Diabetes Management (or an approved equivalent).
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Certificate : Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
This course has already taken place for the current academic year (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026).
The 2026/2027 Faculty of Social Work Professional Development course dates will be posted on this website on July 3, 2026.