Introductory cognitive therapy training issues Original Research Article

Introductory cognitive therapy (CT) training can be complex and challenging for the graduate student in clinical placements regarding theoretical positions, technical skills, and practical application. The CT approach presents with implications for the general practice of psychotherapy as well as the developing academic/professional identity of the clinician. This paper reviews eight basic prerequisite CT conceptual training issues that, if addressed during introductory CT training, may increase the likelihood of optimum student understanding and professional integration of the cognitive therapy model.