Fulfills the Training Requirement for the NACBT's Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist Credential. Learn this very comprehensive cognitive-behavioral approach that integrates the best of various approaches to CBT along with original techniques to deliver a very systematic approach to the client.
Rational Living Therapy
Level-One Certification
Home Study Program
A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy that is easy to learn and implement!
*** Continuing Education: 18 Contact Hours are Available for
This Home Study Program for an Additional Fee. ***
Please see the bottom of this page for details.
The RLT Level-One Certification Program Fulfills the Training Requirement
for the NACBT's Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist Credential.
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Presenter: Aldo R. Pucci, MA, DCBT
President, National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists
Question: What is Rational Living Therapy?
Answer: Rational Living Therapy (RLT) is a very instructive, systematic form of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. RLT is based on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT), Cognitive Therapy (Beck), Neuro-linguistic Programming, Hypnosis Theory and Therapy (Preston), research findings in perception, linguistics, brain functioning, operant conditioning, classical conditioning, social learning, and general semantics.
RLT’s emphasis on methods of persuasion makes RLT very powerful, especially with those “hard-to-reach” and “hard-headed” clients!
Recorded Live from an RLT Level-One Seminar!
This program is provided on a USB thumb drive along with a Complete Manual. Assessment of knowledge is obtained via an online exam.
What you will learn...
Part One
Introduction to Rational Living Therapy
* Rational Living Therapy Theory
- Theory of Thought Acquisition
- Theory of Emotional Disturbance
* RLT Assessment Techniques
* Conversational Hypnosis Techniques to Indirectly Suggest Success
* ABC’s of Emotions & Reflex Thoughts
* Rational Questions
* Disputing Techniques
* Common Mental Mistakes
* Stages of Emotional Re-Education
* Rational Action Planner
* Rational Emotive Hypnotherapy (Including a Demonstration)
* Practicing Techniques
* How to End Therapy
* How to Encourage Long-Term Results
Part Two
Applying RLT to Difficult & Challenging Clients
* In-depth presentation of over twenty reasons people have difficulty
benefiting from therapy or resist change, including:
- Fear of Disclosure / Shame
- Symptom Stress
- Hopelessness
- Suppression
- Reactance / Rebelliousness
* How to Identify Your Clients' Reasons for Resisting or Having Difficulty
Benefiting from Psychotherapy and How to Help Them Overcome
Them.
* How to Help Clients Identify their Reasons for Resistance
* Advanced persuasive techniques to help clients at least consider
adopting new, rational thoughts.
Day Three
Application of RLT to Specific Disorders
* An introduction to the Application of Rational Living Therapy to a
variety of common emotional / behavioral
problems, including:
- Depression - Anxiety - Anger
- Schizophrenia - Bipolar Disorder
- Guilt - Low Self-Esteem
- Compulsive Behavior
- Drug / Alcohol Abuse
* Advanced Cognitive and Behavioral Techniques
About Rational Living Therapy
Rational Living Therapy (RLT) is a cognitive-behavioral approach developed by Dr. Aldo R. Pucci. RLT has its roots in Rational Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Hypnotherapy, NLP, and brain and body functioning research. RLT is a shorter-term, highly instructional, research-based therapy that incorporates proven therapeutic techniques.
RLT is a very systematic approach to helping people help themselves. Compared to other forms of psychotherapy, RLT is very easy to learn and to begin implementing in one's practice. Despite the fact (or maybe because of it) that RLT is a relatively uncomplicated treatment approach, it is very powerful and its techniques have been proven effective.
Dr. Aldo R. Pucci is the originator of Rational Living Therapy. He is the president of the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists and the Rational Living Therapy Institute. He was trained in Rational Behavior Therapy by internationally acclaimed psychiatrist, Maxie C. Maultsby, Jr., M.D.
Continuing Education Information
For an additional $40 fee paid to R. Cassidy Seminars, you can obtain 18 Continuing Education contact hours upon successful completion of the online post-test. The information to access the test is provided with the course materials.
Satisfactory Completion
Participants must have paid course fee, submitted signed verification statement, completed evaluation, and completed post-test with passing grade of 75% in order to receive a certificate. Failure to complete and submit these materials will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available.
Psychologists
R. Cassidy Seminars is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to offer continuing education for psychologists. R. Cassidy Seminars maintains responsibility for this program. (18) CE hours.
Psychoanalysts
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychoanalysts. #P-0005. (18) clock hours.
Social Workers
CA: The Board of Behavioral Sciences has deferred CE course approvals to APA for its licensees. See those approvals under Psychologists and Social Workers
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider (#0006) of continuing education for licensed social workers. This program is approved for 18 contact hours self-study.
OH: Provider approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for (18) clock hours, #RCST110701
Counselors/Marriage and Family Therapists
CA: The Board of Behavioral Sciences has deferred CE course approvals to APA for its licensees. See those approvals under Psychologists and Social Workers.
Other States: If your state is not specifically listed, nearly all state Counselor and MFT boards accept either APA approval, or are reciprocal with other state licensing board approvals, such as those listed below. Check with your board to be sure. The Ohio Board includes Counselors and MFTs.
IL: Illinois Dept of Professional Regulation, Approved Continuing Education Sponsor, #168-000141. (18) hours.
NY-LMHCs: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0015. (18) contact hours.
NY-LMFTs: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists. #MFT-0011. (18) contact hours.
OH: Provider approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for (18) clock hours, #RCST110701
TX: Approved CE Sponsor through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists. (18) CE Hours. Provider #151
Creative Arts Therapists
NY: R. Cassidy Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0005. (18) contact hours
Chemical Dependency Counselors
CA Provider approved by CCAPP; CCAPP Provider #4N-00-434-0220 for (18) CEHs. CCAPP is an IC&RC member which has reciprocity with most ICRC member states.
TX: Provider approved by the TCBAP Standards Committee, Provider No. 1749-06, (18) hours general and/or (18) hours (specific specialization), Expires 3/31/2019. Complaints about provider or workshop content may be directed to the TCBAP Standards Committee, 1005 Congress Avenue, Ste. 460, Austin, Texas 78701, Fax Number (512) 476-7297..
Dentists
CA: R. Cassidy Seminars is a provider approved by the Dental Board of California as a registered provider of continuing education. RP# 4874. (18) CE Hours. Some state dental boards are reciprocal. Check with your licensing board to be sure.
Nurses
CA: Provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CeP12224, for (18) contact hours. Many state nursing boards are reciprocal with other states. Check with your licensing board to be sure.
Educators
TX: R. Cassidy Seminars is an approved provider with the Texas Education Agency CPE# 501456. This course is (18) CE Hours.
This course is co-sponsored by R. Cassidy Seminars, P.O. Box 14473, Santa Rosa, CA 95402
Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling.
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