Professional Training Programs for Work with Children & Adolescents
The Hellenic Institute of RECBT offers a complete series of training programs for mental health professionals and related specialties working with Children, Adolescents, Parents, and Educators.
Programs include:
- Basic Certification Training Program
- Advanced Certification Training Program
- Two-Year Supervision Certification Training Program
- Specialized workshops & psychometric assessment training
All programs are certified by the Albert Ellis Institute (USA).
Training Team
- Chrysoula Kostogiannis, Ph.D.
Certified Rational Emotive & Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist (RECBT),
Psychotherapist, Rational Emotive & Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy (RECBT) Supervisor, Ellis Scholar - Anna-Maria Plessa, D.Psych.
Certified Rational Emotive & Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist (RECBT),
Coordinator of Counseling & Educational Programs
Training in RECBT
Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (RECBT), founded by Dr. Albert Ellis (1955), is one of the most well-documented and effective cognitive-behavioral therapies for children, adolescents, parents, and educators.
Our programs are based on:
- The most recent scientific developments
- Practical, clinical, and theoretical training
- Modern assessment & therapeutic methods
- Intensive supervision with real clinical cases
The Institute is a Certified Partner of the Albert Ellis Institute (New York, USA), which is recognized by:
- American Psychological Association
- State Board for Social Work
- State Board for Mental Health Practitioners
Structure of Training Programs
1. Basic Certification Program (280 hours)
Content
- RECBT theory & practice for emotional and behavioral difficulties
- Therapeutic alliance with children & adolescents
- Diagnosis based on the A-B-C model
- Therapeutic strategies, goals & homework assignments
- Prevention & psychoeducation in school and community settings
- Role-plays, simulations, video demonstrations
Example Topics
- RECBT & anxiety disorders
- RECBT & depression / mood
- RECBT & anger
- RECBT & grief / trauma
- RECBT & guilt / shame
- RECBT & jealousy / envy
- Case studies & exams
Participation Requirements
- Degree in mental health or related field
- Postgraduate specialization preferred
- Teachers (general & special education) working with children/adolescents
Completion Requirements
- 90% attendance
- Written & oral examinations
- Literature review & written work
- 30 hours of mandatory personal therapy
- Cost: €1700/year or €170/month (October–June)
2. Advanced Certification Program (280 hours)
After completing the Basic Program, participants receive advanced clinical training.
Content
- Advanced RECBT for complex disorders
- Work with parents, educators, and healthcare professionals
- Advanced cognitive-behavioral change strategies
- Group psychotherapy
- Resilience in youth
- ADHD, learning difficulties, oppositional defiant disorder
Research Work
- Development of full research proposal
- Progress reviews within the Institute
Completion Requirements
- 90% attendance
- Exams
- Submission of research proposal
- Cost: €1700/year or €170/month (October–June)
3. Supervision Certification Program (Two Years)
The highest level of specialization in RECBT for children & adolescents.
Content
- Real therapy sessions under supervision
- Co-therapy in group interventions
- Participation in research and workshops
- Clinical work with children, adolescents, parents & educators
Upon completion, participants may apply for accreditation as:
Fully Certified RECBT Therapist for Children, Adolescents, Parents & Educators
Additional Training & Workshops
Psychometric Training
Training in the use of specialized assessment tools such as:
- WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WAIS-IV
- NEPSY
- CAT / TAT
- Achenbach CBCL
- Conners
- BRIEF
- Beck & Spielberger questionnaires
- Specialized RECBT tools (CASI, etc.)
Thematic Mental Health Workshops
- Emotional development
- Developmental disorders
- Classroom behavior management
- School difficulties
- Primary & secondary prevention
Program Bibliography
Trainees study key works by Ellis, Dryden, Bernard, DiGiuseppe, and others, such as:
- Bernard, M., & Roger R. (2002). The You Can Do It! EDUCATION MENTORING PROGRAMME (Age Range 12-18+ Years). Prospects Education Services.
- Cristea, I. A., Stefan, S., David, O., Mogoase, C., & Dobrean, A. (2016). RECBT in the treatment of anxiety disorders in Children and adults. Springer Science and Business Media.
- David, O. A., & DiGiuseppe, R. (2016). The Rational Positive Parenting Program. New York, NY, US: Springer Science + Business Media. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-22339-1
- Di Giuseppe, R., & David, O. (2015). Rational Emotive Behavior Approaches. In H. T. Prout, & A. L. Fedewa (Eds.). Counseling and Therapy with Children and Adolescents: Theory and Practice for School and Clinical Settings, Fifth Edition. Wiley & Sons.
- Di Giuseppe, R., Venezia, R., & Gotterbarn, R. (2017). What is Cognitive-Behavior Therapy? (pp. 1-36) In A. Vernon, & K. Doyle (Eds.). Cognitive-Behavior Therapies: A Guidebook for Practitioners. Alexandra, VA: American Counseling Association.
- Dryden W. (2009). Understanding Emotional Problems: The RECBT Perspective. Routledge.
- Dryden W. (2001). Reason to Change: A Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy Workbook. Routledge.
- 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. New York
- Ellis, A. (2005). The Myth Of Self Esteem. Prometheus Books.
- Macklem, G. L. (2011). Evidence-based school mental health services: Affect Education, Emotion Regulation Training, and Cognitive-Behavior Therapy. Springer.
- Vernon, A. (1989). Thinking, Feeling, Behaving: An Emotional Education Curriculum for Adolescents. Research Press.
- Vernon, A. (1989). Thinking, Feeling, Behaving: An Emotional Education Curriculum for Children. Research Press.
- Vernon, A. (2007). What Works When with Children and Adolescents: A Handbook of Individual Counseling Techniques. Research Press.
Books can be purchased from the Albert Ellis Institute Bookstore: www.albertellis.org/products
Contact
For more information and the full program:
+30 210 61 28 950 (Monday–Friday, 14:00–20:00)
Website: recbt.gr