Counselling & Psychology Internship in Chennai

Module 1: Foundations & The Beck Model

• The Beck Model of Cognitive Therapy
• Theoretical Framework: The Cognitive Triad
• Core Beliefs, Intermediate Beliefs, and Schemas

Module 2: Clinical Assessment Tools

• Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) Assessment
• Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) Assessment
• Clinical Scaling and Outcome Monitoring

Module 3: Cognitive Distortions

• Identifying Common Cognitive Distortions
• Categorizing Thinking Errors and “Should” Statements
• Techniques for Reframing Automatic Thoughts

Module 4: Core CBT Techniques

• Standard Evidence-Based CBT Techniques
• Activity Scheduling and Behavioral Activation
• Thought Records and Evidence Testing
• Socratic Questioning and Guided Discovery

Module 5: CBT for Phobias & Anxiety

• CBT Protocols for Specific Phobias
• Exposure Therapy and Systematic Desensitization
• Habituation and Inhibitory Learning Models

Module 6: Advanced Techniques in CBT

• The Downward Arrow Technique for Core Beliefs
• Imagery Rescripting and Mastery
• Advanced Behavioral Experiments
• Cognitive Rehearsal and Stress Inoculation Training
• Schema Restructuring and Modification

Module 7: Case Management & Termination

• Advanced Case Conceptualization
• Relapse Prevention Planning
• Strategies for Treatment-Resistant Cases

Module 1: Foundations of Clinical Hypnotherapy

• History, scope and principles of clinical hypnotherapy
• Difference between stage hypnosis and therapeutic hypnosis
• Conscious mind, subconscious mind and critical faculty
• Trance states, suggestibility and hypnotic responsiveness
• Myths, misconceptions and scientific understanding of hypnosis

Module 2: Pre-Talk, Assessment & Preparation

• Building rapport and reducing client resistance
• Explaining hypnosis ethically and professionally
• History taking, symptom mapping and treatment goals
• Identifying suitability, contraindications and caution areas
• Informed consent, expectations and session planning

Module 3: Induction Techniques

• Progressive relaxation induction
• Eye fixation induction
• Breathing based induction methods
• Rapid induction techniques
• Safe handling of client responses during induction

Module 4: Deepening, Fractionation & Suggestion Work

• Deepening techniques for moderate and deeper trance states
• Fractionation methods
• Direct, indirect and permissive suggestions
• Post-hypnotic suggestions
• Utilization of imagery, sensory language and therapeutic metaphors

Module 5: Hypnotherapy for Weight Management

Understand emotional eating, craving cycles and subconscious triggers that affect appetite, body image and habits.

Use healthier anchoring, motivation building and relapse prevention for lasting weight management support.

Module 6: Hypnotherapy for Addiction & Habit Control

Understand craving cycles behind smoking, alcohol use and repetitive habits.

Use trigger interruption, reinforcement and recovery-focused suggestions to support self-control and long-term change.

Module 7: Hypnotherapy for Stress, Anxiety & Emotional Issues

Use relaxation and suggestion methods to reduce stress, improve sleep and build confidence.

Support emotional balance in fears, exam stress and overwhelm through resilience-based hypnotic work.

Module 8: Clinical Practice, Ethics & Documentation

Learn session flow, therapeutic language, documentation and follow-up planning.

Cover ethics, safety, referrals, scope of practice and practical case discussion.