Adult
Professional Trainings:
Primary & Advanced Certificate Practica
& Associate Fellowship Practica Certificates
Four-year Accredited Training Programs in RECBT
for Mental Health & Related Professionals working with Adults
(Two-year Certificate Practica Training Programs
& Two-year Associate Fellowship Practica Certificate Training Programs)
All Training Programs are accredited by the Albert Ellis Institute, U.S.A.
Trainers & Supervisors
Chrysoula Kostogiannis, Ph.D., RECBT Accredited, RECBT Supervisor, Ellis Scholar
Anna-Maria Plessa, D.Psych., RECBT Accredited
The Hellenic Institute for RECBT offers professional training leading to the Primary & Advanced Certificates and the Associate Fellowship Practica Certificates in RECBT which are aimed for Mental Health & Related Professionals (e.g., psychologists, mental health counselors, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, doctors, social workers, mental health nurses, physicians, human resources executives) working with Adults.
Professional Training Programs: Adult RECBT Certificate Practica and Associate Fellowship Practica Certificates
The purpose of the Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy Certificate Practica and Associate Fellowship Practica Certificate Training Programs for professionals working with Adults is to train and supervise Mental Health & Related Professionals to provide Adults with evidence-based assessment and therapy services.
Cognitive-Behavior Approaches in therapy and counseling with Adults are effective in dealing with a wide range of psychological related difficulties (Dobson, 2009). Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy, the first Cognitive-Behavior Approach to psychological practice, founded in 1955 by psychologist and psychotherapist Dr. Albert Ellis, has been recognized internationally as the most innovative and effective form of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for various psychological issues (David, Lynn, & Ellis, 2010; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jclp.22514).
The programs offered by the Hellenic Institute for RECBT follow the latest innovations and developments in the field. Their goal is to help professionals gain in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical experience in Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Theory & Therapy when working with Adults and to improve their RECBT skills when interviewing, conducting assessments, applying intervention strategies, developing case formulations, as well as monitoring therapy progress and effectiveness of the interventions.
Credibility of Continuous Professional Development and Education
The Hellenic Institute for Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (RECBT) operates and collaborates as A Preferred Partner with the Albert Ellis Institute, in New York, U.S.A.
The Albert Ellis Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists, The State Education Departments State Board for Social Work, and recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors.
“The Hellenic Institute for Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (RECBT) retains full responsibility for its programs and content, as A Preferred Partner and the only Albert Ellis Accredited Training Institute in Greece.”
Adult Professional Certificate Practica Training Programs in RECBT
The training program of the first two years (Primary Certificate Practicum and Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Programs) in RECBT for professionals working with Adults are intended for Mental Health & Related Professionals. Professionals who successfully complete the Adult Primary Certificate Practicum and Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Programs can then apply for the two-year Associate Fellowship Practica Certificate Training Programs.
With the successful completion of each year of either a Primary or Advanced Certificate Practicum Training or the Associate Fellowship Practicum Training Program, a certificate of attendance for that specific program is awarded, while with the successful completion of both the two-year Primary and Advanced Certificate Practica Training Programs and the two-year Associate Fellowship Practica Certificate Training Programs, a Certificate of Associate Fellowship Certificate in Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy working with Adults is awarded.
After completing all 4 years of training, professionals have the opportunity to apply for the accreditation stages of the Hellenic Institute for Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy. Through the accreditation, fully trained therapists in Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy will have earned the title Accredited Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapist with membership eligibility both to the Hellenic Institute for RECBT and the Albert Ellis Institute.
The Adult Primary Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT offers trainees a practically oriented, intensive, and thorough examination of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Theory & Therapy with a variety of mental health issues concerning Adults, while the Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT offers more intensive clinical training.
The Associate Fellowship Practica Certificate Training Programs offer professionals the opportunity to work with Adult Clients in therapy sessions under close supervision aiming for the ethical and effective application of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Theory & Therapy.
For a detailed description of each training program, research project, and training activities, please contact us through our site or make an appointment to further discuss in person: +30 210 61 28 950 (M-F: 10 am – 9 pm).
Adult Associate Fellowship Practica Certificate Training Programs in RECBT
Clinical practice is included in both the Certificate Practica Training Programs (i.e., role-plays and clinical case conceptualizations) and the Associate Fellowship Practica Certificate Training Programs (i.e., clinical case work). During the two-year Certificate Practica Training Programs (Adult Primary & Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Programs in RECBT), clinical practice is carried out through role-play exercises, therapeutic session assimilations, and skills with video demonstration, among others.
Upon completion of the Adult Primary & Advanced Certificate Practica Training Programs in RECBT, trainees will have the opportunity to apply for the first year of the Associate Fellowship Practicum Training Program and upon successful completion of the first year, apply for the second year of the Associate Fellowship Certificate Training Program as professionals who want to specialize in mental health issues concerning Adults using the RECBT framework. In the context of the two years of Associate Fellowship Practica Certificate Training, professionals will be able to work in therapy sessions with Adult Clients under close supervision, to co-lead group therapy and counseling with other mental health RECBT accredited professionals and participate in research and experiential groups through workshops in the context of the various actions of the Hellenic Institute for RECBT as they are regularly presented on our website.
Indicatively, the Adult Primary and Advanced Certificate Practica Training Programs include lectures and training in RECBT assessment and intervention, development of skills at an individual and group level, as well as case analysis and role-play exercises with practice in various clinical issues.
Additional Training and Workshops offered by the Hellenic Institute for RECBT
- Training in Adult Psychometric Assessments Instruments (e.g., Personality: MMPI 2, Millon-IV, 16PF 5, TAT; Cognitive Abilities: WAIS-IV; Neuropsychological Assessment: NEPSY; Emotional Functioning: Spielberger and Beck Inventories; RECBT specific ABS 2, and other psychometric tools)
- Specialized Training on Addictions (SMART recovery: substances, weight management, eating disorders)
- Workshops: on Mental Health Issues concerning Adult by RECBT colleagues
*Please check our site for upcoming announcements
Program Description: Primary Certificate Practicum Training Program
in RECBT for Professionals working with Adults
During the Adult Primary Certificate Practicum Training Program trainees will be taught:
- Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Theory and Therapy for emotional and behavior disorders.
- Development of therapeutic alliance as well as maintaining the RECBT/CBT sequence/content during the therapeutic process of change.
- Diagnosis and monitoring according to the A-B-C-D-E-F model.
- Use of effective disputation strategies of irrational (rigid/extreme) beliefs and the application of a wide range of cognitive, behavior, and emotive interventions.
- Application of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy in different clinical problems as they are mentioned in the curriculum below.
Candidate Requirements:
Adult Primary Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT
The program is designed for Mental Health & Related Professionals (e.g., psychologists, mental health counselors, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, social workers, mental health nurses, doctors, human resources executives) working with Adults. The minimum condition for participation in the program is the possession of a bachelor’s degree in one of the above-mentioned fields, while a master’s degree is considered highly desirable.
Completion Requirements:
Adult Primary Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT
The duration of the Adult Primary Certificate Practicum Training Program in Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy working with Adults is 280 hours (100 hours of theoretical and practical training in RECBT, 50 hours of research, journal club meetings, writing of the first part of the research thesis and preparation/presentation of a case study, 30 hours conference/workshop participation every year and 100 hours of individual study of scientific and professional literature review and homework assignments).
In addition, completion of 30 hours of personal therapy is required. The cost of personal therapy, workshops and other actions of the training are not included in the training’s cost. Prices of personal therapy depend on the therapist’s status (e.g., therapist-in-training, accredited therapist, accredited staff therapist), while the prices for the other actions of the Hellenic Institute for RECBT (e.g., training on psychometric instruments, workshops) vary depending on the type of action.
The Adult Primary Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT begins in October and ends in June of the next year. Training sessions will be conducted during the week Monday through Friday, mornings, and evenings (hours to be announced). The total cost is 1.700€ per year, or 170€ per month for 10 months between September-June (cost includes a registration fee of 50€ and 400€ Albert Ellis Institute certificate charge). Program participation is prepaid during the first week of each month and in case of credit card payments or bank wire transfers, you will be charged the additional expenses.
A research project is initiated during the Adult Primary and continues throughout the Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT and Associate Fellowship Practica Certificate Training Programs. The Adult Primary Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT research assignment includes choosing a research area of interest and writing a literature review and a progress report is submitted in June. The research is designed in the context of the RECBT’s Research Group, which is coordinated by Dr. Chrysoula Kostogiannis, Director of the Hellenic Institute for RECBT.
For the successful completion of the Adult Primary Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT you must have completed the minimum hours of participation as mentioned above, have delivered on time (upon agreement) the individual and group assignments that have been assigned to you, as mentioned above, demonstrate successful participation in the written and oral exams during the Adult Primary Certificate Practicum Training Program examinations in June, submit your literature review on the research topic that you have chosen and meet the attendance requirement (90% attendance, every year).
Curriculum: Primary Certificate Practicum Training Program in
Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Professionals working with Adults
- Introduction to Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Theory & Therapy as applied to emotional and behavioral
- RECBT and Stress / Anxiety Disorders
- RECBT and Depression / Mood Disorders / Suicide
- RECBT and Anger / Anger Disorders
- RECBT and Psychological Pain / Complicated Mourning / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- RECBT and Guilt / Shame
- RECBT and Jealousy / Envy / Sexual Problems
- Examinations, June (dates to be announced)
Adult Primary Certificate Practicum Training Program: Required Reading List
David, D., Lynn, S., & Ellis. A. (2010). Rational and irrational beliefs. Implications for Research, Theory, and Practice. Oxford University Press.
Di Giuseppe, R., Doyle, K., Dryden, W., & Backx, W. (2014). A Practitioner’s Guide to Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Dobson, KS (Ed.) (2009). Handbook of Cognitive-Behavior Therapies. New York: Guilford.
Dryden, W. & Di Giuseppe, R. (1990). A Primer on RET. Research Press.
Dryden, W., & Branch, R. (2002). The Fundamentals of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy: A Training Handbook. Wiley.
Dryden, W. & Neenan, M. (2008). The RECBT Therapist’s Pocket Companion. Albert Ellis Institute.
Dryden, W. (2011). Dealing with Emotional Problems Using Rational-Emotive Cognitive Behaviour: A Practitioner’s Guide. Routledge.
Ellis, A. (1962). Reason and emotion in Therapy. Lyle Stuart.
Books can be ordered through the Albert Ellis Institute bookstore: www.albertellis.org/products
The overall experience of the theory, research, and application of RECBT as applied to Adults fulfills the requirements of the Primary Certificate Practicum in RECBT as posed by the Albert Ellis Institute.
“Certificate of Attendance for the Adult Primary Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT is provided by both the Hellenic Institute for RECBT & Albert Ellis Institute”.
Adult Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program in
Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
Description: Adult Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT
During the Adult Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program, trainees will broaden and deepen their knowledge, understanding and practical experience in Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Theory and Therapy when working with Adults.
During the Adult Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program, trainees will be taught:
- Advances in Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Theory, Research and Therapy.
- Ways of establishing and maintaining therapeutic alliance with a variety of issues/diagnoses.
- How to design and implement change strategies for the beginning, middle, and end stages of therapy.
- How to develop effective therapy strategies for Adults, couples, and groups.
- How to develop between-session homework activities for Adults to achieve their goals.
- The application of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy with different clinical issues/diagnoses.
Candidate Requirements:
Adult Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT
The Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program is aimed for Mental Health and Related Professionals (e.g., such as psychologists, mental health counselors, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, social workers, mental health nurses, doctors, human resources executives) working with Adults. The minimum condition for participation in the program is the successful completion of the Adult Primary Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT.
Completion Requirements:
Adult Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT
The duration of the Adult Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program in Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy working with Adults is 280 hours (100 hours of theoretical and practical training in RECBT, 50 hours of research, journal club meetings, writing of the first part of the research thesis and preparation/presentation of a case study, 30 hours conference/workshop participation every year and 100 hours of individual study of scientific and professional literature review and homework assignments).
The Adult Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT begins in October and ends in June of the next year. Training sessions will be conducted during the week Monday through Friday, mornings and evenings (hours to be announced). The total cost is 1.700€ per year, or 170€ per month for 10 months between September-June (cost includes a registration fee of 50€ and 450€ Albert Ellis Institute certificate charge). Program participation is prepaid during the first week of each month and in case of credit card payments or bank wire transfers, you will be charged the additional expenses.
During the Adult Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT, research assignment includes composing a full research proposal with the investigation of the research area of interest that has been chosen during the previous year. Α progress report is submitted in June with the completion of the Adult Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT. The research is designed in the context of the Hellenic Institute’s Research Group which is coordinated by Dr. Chrysoula Kostogiannis, Director of the Hellenic Institute for RECBT.
For the successful completion of the Adult Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT, you must have completed the minimum hours of participation as mentioned above, have delivered on time (upon agreement) the individual and group assignments that have been assigned to you, as mentioned above, demonstrate successful participation in the oral exams during the Adult Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program examinations in June, submit your research proposal on the research topic that you have chosen during the previous year and meet the attendance requirement (90% attendance, every year).
Curriculum: Adult Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT
- Advances in RECBT– theory, research, and practice
- RECBT and Personality Disorders
- RECBT and Addiction to Psychoactive Substances (Alcohol and Drugs)
- RECBT and Eating Disorders
- RECBT and Schizophrenia
- Couple therapy, Family therapy, Group therapy
- RECBT and clinical issues concerning different populations
- Presentation of case studies and preparation for examinations.
- Examinations, June (dates to be announced)
Adult Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program: Required Reading List
Bernard, M E & Dryden, W. (Eds.). (2019). Advances in RECBT: Theory, Practice, Research, Measurement, Prevention and Promotion. Springer.
Dryden W (2009) Understanding Emotional Problems: The RECBT Perspective. Routledge.
Dryden W (2001) Reason to Change: A Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy Workbook. Routledge.
Dryden, W., & Bernard, ME (Eds.). (2019). RECBT with diverse client problems and populations. Springer.
Ellis, A & Tafrate, R (1997) How to control your anger before it controls you. Citadel Press, Kensington Publishing Corporation.
Ellis, A (2002) Overcoming Resistance: A Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Integrated Approach. 2nd Edition. Springer Publishing Company.
Ellis, A (2005) The Myth Of Self Esteem. Prometheus Books.
Vernon, A. (2012) Cognitive and Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy with Couples: Theory and Practice. Springer.
Books can be ordered through the Albert Ellis Institute bookstore: www.albertellis.org/products
The overall experience of the theory, research, and application of RECBT as applied to Adults fulfills the requirements of the Advanced Certificate Training Program in RECBT as posed by the Albert Ellis Institute.
Certificate of Attendance for the Adult Advanced Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT is provided by the Hellenic Institute for RECBT & Albert Ellis Institute
Associate Fellowship Practica Certificate Training Programs in
Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
for Professionals working with Adults
(Meets weekly, mornings & evenings, dates & times to be arranged, September-July)
Program Description: Adult Associate Fellowship Practicum Training Program in RECBT
During the Associate Fellowship Practicum Training Programs, trainees will be able to work with Adult Clients and apply Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, under close supervision. Trainees will deepen and utilize their understanding of the relevant case that they have chosen, and they will take active part in advanced clinical applications and actions that are suggested during supervision.
Candidate Requirements: Associate Fellowship Practicum Training Program in RECBT
Minimum requirement for training participation is the successful completion of the Adult Advanced Certificate Training Program in RECBT and have completed or currently enrolled in a master’s degree in your field.
Completion Requirements:
Adult Associate Fellowship Practicum Training Program in RECBT
The duration of the Associate Fellowship Practicum Training Program in RECBT for professionals working with Adults is 740 hours (130 hours of supervision, 70 hours research and journal club meetings, 30 hours conference/workshop participation every year, 30 hours of literature review, approximately 300 hours of clinical work with at least five (5) full length recordings/case conceptualization studies, 150 hours of readings and/or volunteer work and 30 hours of additional clinical supervision support).
With respect to the case undertaking, the following must exist: Associate Fellow Practicum Trainees assume the responsibility to carry out at least five (5) full length (45 minutes) recordings, audio-taped or video-taped clients as therapists or co-therapists in individual, group, family or couple therapeutic sessions. These recordings will then be evaluated by Dr. Chrysoula Kostogiannis and Dr. Anna-Maria Plessa for the purpose of providing on-going feedback and enhancing the progress of the Associate Fellow Trainees’ skills.
The Associate Fellowship Practicum Training Program begins in September and ends in July of the next year. Supervision meetings will be conducted every week (mornings/evenings, dates/time to be arranged). The cost is 1,870€ per year, or 170€ per 11 months for the period between September-July. Program participation each month is prepaid during the first week of the month and in case of credit card payments or bank wire transfers, you will be charged the additional expenses.
The implementation of the research paper during the Primary and Advanced Certificate Practica Training Programs in RECBT for professionals working with Adults is expanded. During the Associate Fellowship Practicum Training in RECBT for professionals working with Adults, research includes data collection in a research field that the trainees have chosen. Ideally, data collection is completed by June, before the examination procedure of the Associate Fellowship Practicum Training for professionals in working with Adults. Nevertheless, this depends on the nature of each research project. The research is designed and implemented in the context of the Institute’s Research Group which is coordinated by Dr. Chrysoula Kostogiannis, Director of the Hellenic Institute for RECBT.
For the successful completion of the Associate Fellowship Practicum Training in RECBT for professionals working with Adults, you must have completed the minimum hours of participation as mentioned above, have delivered on time (upon agreement) the assignments that have been assigned to you, as mentioned above, adequate demonstration presentations in the written and oral exams during the Associate Fellowship Practicum Training Program in RECBT for professionals working with Adults exams in June, submit your collected data in the research topic that you have chosen (see information for data collection above) and meet the attendance training requirement (90% attendance). Upon completion of the Associate Fellowship Practicum Training in RECBT for professionals working with Adults, a certificate of attendance is awarded which verifies that you have completed the Associate Fellowship Practicum Training for professionals working with Adults.
Examination dates in June, will be announced in advance.
Reading list will be based on cases/clients’ needs.
Associate Fellowship Practicum Certificate Training Program
in Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Mental Health & Related Professionals working with Adults
(Meets weekly, mornings/evenings, dates/time to be arranged, September-July)
Program: Adult Associate Fellowship Practicum Certificate Training Program in RECBT
During the Associate Fellowship Practicum Certificate Training Program, trainees will be assigned Adults Clients and apply Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behavior Theory and Therapy, under close supervision. In addition, they will deepen and utilize their work in relevant research that they have chosen, and they will take an active part in advanced clinical applications and actions that are suggested by the Hellenic Institute’s scientific personnel.
Candidate Participation: Adult Associate Fellowship Certificate Practicum Training Program in RECBT
The program is designed for Mental Health and Related Professionals (e.g., psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health counselors, social workers, nurses, human resource managers). Minimum requirement for training participation is the successful completion of the Associate Fellowship Practicum Training Program in RECBT working with Adults.
Completion Requirements: Associate Fellowship Practicum Certificate Training Program in RECBT
The duration of the Associate Fellowship Practicum Certificate Training Program in RECBT working with Adults is 740 hours (126 hours of supervision, 70 hours research and journal club meetings, 30 hours conference/workshop participation every year, 90 hours data coding/analysis and writing of research paper, approximately 300 hours clinical work with at least ten (10) full recording /case conceptualization sessions, 150 hours of readings and/or volunteer work and 30 hours clinical practice supervision).
In respect with the case undertaking, the following must exist: Associate Fellow Practicum Certificate Trainees assume the responsibility to carry out at least ten (10) audio-taped or video-taped clients as therapists or co-therapists in individual, group, family or couple therapeutic sessions.
At the end of the year, trainees are required to submit ten (10) full recordings of sessions, lasting 45 minutes each, from the cases they will have undertaken during the year. These recordings will then be evaluated by Dr. Chrysoula Kostogiannis and Dr. Anna-Maria Plessa for the purpose of providing on-going feedback and enhancing the progress of the Associate Fellow Trainees.
The Associate Fellowship Certificate Practicum Training Program begins in September and ends in July of the next year. Supervision meetings will be conducted every week (mornings/evenings, dates/time to be arranged). The cost is 1.870€ per year, or 170€ per month for the period between September-July. Program participation each month is prepaid during the first week of the month and in case of credit card payments or bank wire transfers, you will be charged the additional expenses.
In addition, a fee of 250€ is applied for the final recording, the “Golden Recording”, which will be submitted to the Albert Ellis Institute’s members of the International Training Standard and Policy Review Committee, for review and consideration for the Associate Fellowship Practicum Certificate in RECBT.
During the Associate Fellowship Certificate Program in RECBT with Adults research includes data coding and analysis in the research field that the trainees have chosen as well as writing and submitting the final research paper. Ideally, the research paper is completed and submitted by June, during the examination procedure of the Associate Fellowship Practicum Certificate Program in RECBT working with Adults, but this depends on the nature and research and sample process of each trainee. The research is designed and implemented in the context of the Hellenic Institute’s Research Group which is coordinated by Dr. Chrysoula Kostogiannis, Director of the Hellenic Institute for RECBT.
Reading List – based on case & clients’ needs
Exact examination dates in June, will be announced in advance. Exams will be with examiners-supervisors from the Albert Ellis Institute, New York.
The overall experience of the theory, research, and application of RECBT as applied to Adults fulfills the requirements of the Associate Fellowship Practicum Certificate in RECBT as posed by the Albert Ellis Institute.
Certificate of Participation in the Associate Fellowship Practicum Certificate Training Program in RECBT for professionals working with Adults is provided as well as the opportunity to apply for full official accreditation by the Hellenic Institute for RECBT and be part of our referral list.
To qualify as a member of the EABCT Organization, at the end of the Associate Fellowship Practicum Certificate Training Program you will have to have undertaken a minimum of 8 clients from assessment to completion or termination of treatment with at least three types of problems and 3 cases will have been closely supervised.
