CBT Trainer

Your first session

Run a roleplay end to end in about ten minutes.

1. Choose a character

Open the Patient tab and pick a character. For your first session, choose one described as straightforward rather than complex — see Choosing a character.

2. Choose a competence scale

The scale decides what your feedback is measured against.

  • PWP trainees — we recommend the UCL PWP Assessment / Treatment Competence Scale.
  • Other CBT courses — we recommend CTS-R.

3. Start the roleplay

Start a new session. You can speak using a voice call or type your responses, and switch between the two at any point. Use hints and tips whenever you are unsure what to try next.

4. Get a rating

Open the Competences tab and use the Star or Rating button. You can do this at any point during a session, not only at the end.

5. Review and repeat

Short, frequent sessions build skill as effectively as full-length ones. Come back to the same character with a different technique and compare.

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