The APT Hub for Mental Health Professionals' Development

The APT Diploma for working in Child & Adolescent Mental Health is equivalent to 90 hours of training made up by completing the five courses below: DBT for Adolescents (DBT-A) Trauma-Focused CBT, for all ages The RAID® Course for working with Disturbed and Challenging Behaviour SFT Essentials (Solution Focused Therapy) Motivational Interviewing, and how to use it effectively To be awarded the Diploma, students must also complete an inbuilt exam (after each course) and the training should be completed within a 2 year period. (CBT Essentials can also be completed as part of the Diploma, which can be swapped for any of the above course titles.)   What you receive as a result of attending the training: You will be registered as having attended the course, thereby gaining The APT Diploma for working in Child & Adolescent Mental Health, and receive a certificate to this effect and Level 4 accreditation which gains you access to the resources associated with the course. Your registration lasts indefinitely, and your accreditation to use the resources lasts for 3 years and is renewable by submitting evidence of continued practice, and your reflections on that practice. Your accreditation is given value by the fact of over 150,000 people having attended APT training. See APT accreditation for full details. Note, if you have already attended one or more of these courses in the last 2 years, then you have an exemption for that subject(s), you don't need to attend the same course again. If you have already attended the equivalent of one or more of these courses from another training-provider in the last 2 years, then again you have an exemption for that subject(s), although you do need to submit evidence of the training and pay a reading fee for APT assessing it.   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

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. It can be studied by teams or individuals and 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

Depression is often referred to as "the common cold" of mental health - it is very common and we haven't always been very good at treating it. CBT's original application was with depression, NICE guidelines recommend CBT for depression and CBT is clearly one of the front-running interventions for depression. This module is designed to cover the relevant CBT techniques in a way that encourages you to use them subsequently and empowers you to help most people who are depressed. The APT has mastered the delivery of this 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. "Very helpful, insightful, organised and easy to follow. Will definitely be using this knowledge and these resources with my clients. Highly recommend!" 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. "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." As the author of the course and with a wealth of clinical experience, Dr William Davies presents the course with relevant stories and examples, and an engaging lightness which perfectly complements the weight of the topic.   "The course provided me with valuable tools and skills that I can use effectively in my job." This course is APT-accredited, gives you access to important resources for you to use post-course, and can be studied by teams or individuals, see below. 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

Put at its simplest, DBT hinges on teaching important life and psychological skills to those who need them, and then supporting them in applying those skills in real life. Such an approach often has clear relevance for adolescents, because they are going through a period of change, where it is important to acquire new skills. DBT-A covers the delivery of effective DBT at its most relevant for adolescents, including: confusion about self, impulsivity, lack of emotional control, interpersonal problems, family problems and dilemmas, high risk behaviours, including suicidal behaviour and non-suicidal self-injury. The APT has mastered the delivery of DBT 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 learned so much in the course. Though I had some previous knowledge of DBT, it truly clarified so much of the skills and theory of DBT" Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) 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. "Very helpful, insightful, organised and easy to follow. Will definitely be using this knowledge and these resources with my clients. Highly recommend!" With a wealth of clinical experience, the course has been written by Dr William Davies and presented by Dr Liz Andrew, who presents the course with relevant stories and examples of using DBT 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." This course gives you a thorough introduction to DBT-A, 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 DBT service this course is for you. The course can be studied by teams or individuals and can also be completed as part of APT's Extended Training in DBT course and 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

'Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE)' is a 6-hour self-paced course from the Association for Psychological Therapies (APT), a leading provider of training for professionals working in mental health and related areas in the UK and Ireland. It is the only Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) training that is APT-accredited and also gives you access to APT’s relevant downloadable resources for use post-course. The course is available 'online anytime' for both teams and individuals.   Course overview: ‘Psychologically Informed Environments’ is a concept that originated in the context of working with marginalised people, especially the homeless, and, because of the importance of the key ideas, it has evolved into something that applies in a very wide range of workplaces, including hospitals, mental health facilities, schools and universities, offices, and more. The key ideas are: 1. Developing ‘a psychological framework’. In a mental health facility, this might be quite a sophisticated positive approach, such as the RAID philosophy. In an office, it might be to be kind and supportive of each other and yet efficient. In other places, it might be something quite different, and we show you how to identify what might work best for you. 2. The physical environment and social spaces. Superficially, the design of the physical environment might itself appear to be superficial, but it is not: the physical environment immediately conveys a lot about how the organisation cares for those in it, by its original design and how well or badly it is maintained. 3. Staff training and support. It is a defining feature of a PIE that staff understand why they are doing what they do and how best to sustain it. Many workplaces can be very demanding, and so a PIE pays attention to staff wellbeing, through reflective practice, supervision, and ongoing development. We look at how to create a culture where staff feel safe, valued and resourced – and therefore are at their best. 4. Managing relationships. At the heart of any psychologically informed approach is the understanding that relationships are central. So, in a PIE, relationships are handled deliberately rather than by chance. A PIE also pays attention to relationships within the organisation (between colleagues, teams, and management), recognising that modelling respectful, authentic, and restorative relationships is key to achieving them externally. 5. Evaluation of outcomes. Part of the strength of PIE lies in noticing and understanding what is working and what needs adjusting. That may involve formal outcome measures, qualitative feedback, staff reflection logs, or simply noticing meaningful changes of any sort. A PIE evolves through thoughtful evaluation of these observations, ensuring the environment genuinely supports the people and purpose it is designed to achieve. So this is what the course covers, with encouragement at each stage for you to apply the concepts to your own workplace, wherever that is. PIE thinking is not reserved for specialist services; it is a way of understanding how any environment can shape experience, behaviour, and wellbeing. The course equips you to look at your own context with fresh eyes — what is already helpful, what might be refined, and how relevant psychological principles can be made real, practical and supportive day-to-day.   What you receive as a result of attending the training: You will be registered as having attended the course and receive a certificate of completion. This gives you APT accreditation in PIE, and access to the relevant resources to help you implement PIE thinking subsequently.   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

Personality Disorder causes distress both to the individual concerned and those around them, yet is so poorly understood even by professionals that the term 'Personality Disorder' is sometimes used as little more than a term of abuse for patients who have consistently frustrated those who are trying to help them. The ADDRESS® Course is designed to provide delegates with (a) a proper understanding of personality disorder and (b) professional and effective ways of responding to the most difficult behaviours that people with personality disorder produce, and (c) a clear and systematic sequence of steps to consistently deliver successful treatment interventions. 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. "The course was fantastic, it was so interesting and relevant to the service users I work with." Personality Disorder 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. "An excellent course that all staff should attend." With a wealth of clinical experience, the course has been written by Dr William Davies and presented by Dr Martin Horler, who presents the course with relevant stories and examples, and an engaging lightness which perfectly complements the power of the subject. "Probably the best training I have received in the past 20 years." The ADDRESS® Course gives you access to important resources for you to use post-course. It can be studied by teams or individuals and can also be completed as part of (a) the Extended Training in CBT course, (b) The APT Diploma in Working with common mental health diagnoses, or (c) The APT Diploma for working in Secure Psychiatric and Forensic Settings. 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.) Alternatively, click here to request an invoice (once the invoice has been paid or upon receipt of an official Purchase Order, we can then grant access to the course). Read more