Holy Family University Master’s of Counseling Students Complete 16-Week Course on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Through World-Renowned Beck Institute

Holy Family University professor and program director of the master’s of counseling program Dr. Patrick McElwaine and acting executive director of the Beck Institute Dr. Allen Miller celebrated the achievements of 63 HFU students who successfully completed a 16-week course on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the world-renowned Beck Institute. Students received certificates acknowledging their efforts during a ceremony at the University’s Newtown East campus on May 10.

CBT is a form of psychotherapy that has been found to be effective in treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders, psychological problems, and medical conditions with psychological components in over 2,000 clinical studies.

All of the participating students completed one of Beck Institute’s signature on-demand training courses, CBT in Practice, a curriculum designed by Dr. Miller, giving the students access to evidence-based treatment options, interventions, and training. The students also participated in mock therapy sessions, which were scored by Beck Institute’s expert faculty.

The partnership provided Beck Institute with important information on the effectiveness of its training and allowed the Holy Family students to build a strong foundation toward their goal of developing into effective therapists and difference-makers in the lives of their clients and patients.

“I'm so happy we were able to collaborate with Beck Institute to provide our students more training with the end goal of being multicultural, ethical, and clinically skilled future therapists,” Dr. McElwaine said.  “I am so proud of their great work.”