1. The PRAXIS CBT online programme

Learners progress through the programme at their own pace, whether that be in the work or home setting. Access to the internet is required for working through the programme.

2. Supervision
Supervision is a key component to the training. Learners studying Praxis CMHP are required to receive a minimum of six hours CBT supervision throughout the period of the training. Supervision can be provided on an individual basis or conducted in dyads(i.e. two hours for a dyad). Learners are expected to meet either individually or in pairs, with a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist for supervision on six occasions. The supervision sessions last one hour per individual and should ideally take place every two weeks. The setting of these supervision sessions is negotiable between supervisor and supervisee. Learners are required to present video or audio taped clinical material at each of these sessions in order to facilitate constructive feedback and maximise learning. Therefore, it is imperative that learners have access to video and audio equipment to enable recording of clinical sessions and that availability of appropriate playback facilities is ensured to view this case material at supervision sessions. A set of written guidelines for supervisors are provided to accompany the programme which offer recommendations on how best to supervise learners undertaking this training.

What actually occurs in supervision and the possibilities of keeping it on track, or getting it back on track, are heavily determined by the way supervision is set up in the first place. For this reason, a supervision contract is included in the Supervision Guidelines. This contract has been taken from the BABCP website (www.babcp.com) and has been adapted to be appropriate for the PRAXIS CBT online programme. It is recommended that this contract be used to help negotiate individual learning objectives. These learning needs and mutual expectations should be clearly recorded and revisited regularly throughout supervision to ensure they are being met.

3. The Measure of Organisational Readiness
The third component relates to a commitment to support of the training and an attempt to ensure optimum learning and retention of knowledge and skills following the training period. For this reason a Measure of Organisational Readiness has been developed which helps highlight strengths and weaknesses within the organisation in supporting the learners in putting into practice what they have learned during the PRAXIS CBT training programme.

Academic Component
Praxis can be used as a stand alone course, for CPD/top up training or as blended learning e.g. Newcastle University is utilising Praxis CBT to prepare and support Newcastle University/NTW Trust IAPT High Intensity trainees. Praxis can be studied in single 20 credit modules with Newcastle University from June 2010.