Table 1.

Learning Objectives by Module: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Tutorial

Module	Learning Goal
1: Welcome Video	Describe the goals of the tutorial
2: Theoretical Principles of CBT	Describe what cognitive behavior therapy is Summarize the difference between cognitive therapy and behavior therapy Explain the nature of the therapeutic relationship in CBT Describe how to enhance client motivation in CBT
3: Teaching Clients About the Nature of Anxiety	Describe the normal function of anxiety Describe the purpose of the physical symptoms of anxiety Explain the difference between normal anxiety and anxiety disorders
4: Explaining Treatment Rationale to Clients	Explain the CBT treatment approach Describe why the client’s understanding of the treatment rationale is important Describe the three parts of anxiety Explain the anxiety cycle and how it works
5: Teaching Clients Self-Assessment Skills	Explain to clients the purpose of ongoing recording of anxiety Teach clients how, what and when to record anxiety
6: Helping Clients Develop a Fear Hierarchy	Recognize different forms of avoidant behavior Explain to clients how avoidance maintains and exacerbates their anxiety Help clients develop a fear hierarchy
7: Teaching Clients Breathing Techniques	Describe the mechanics of breathing and what it means to overbreathe Teach clients diaphragmatic breathing as a skill to prevent overbreathing
8: Managing Anxious Thinking (Cognitive Restructuring)	Explain the three steps of cognitive restructuring Describe to clients the impact of thoughts on emotions Teach clients how to examine and challenge their negative thinking Teach clients how to challenge catastrophic thoughts Initiate the thought challenging process Handle common obstacles encountered in thought challenging
9: Exposure Therapy	Explain the difference between cognitive restructuring and exposure therapy Describe the goals and critical factors in exposure therapy Explain the therapist’s role in exposure therapy List the 7 steps in designing exposure practice Describe the most common reasons clients don’t complete exposure assignments and how to handle them Explain the rationale for the frequency, timing and duration of exposure sessions