Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Skills Physician Wellness Group Training
The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Skills Physician Wellness Group Training Course is an 8-week course designed to provide practicing BC physicians and nurse practitioners with education and training to support their own mental well-being through evidence-based self-management strategies. Secondary benefits include increased awareness of CBT and its clinical applications and training in skills coaching for patients.
Please note: These CBT Skills Cohorts are intended for continuing education purposes only. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety and would prefer to be in a treatment-oriented group, physicians are encouraged to contact Physician Health to attend a CBT group with them, covered by MSP. Kindly note that unlike UBC CPD group training courses described on this page, only BC physicians are eligible for treatment-oriented CBT groups with the Physician Health Program. More information can be found here, or you can reach the Physician Health Program at @email.
Upcoming Courses
2027 Cohort A
Jan 6 - Feb 24, 2027 | Wed | 7 a.m - 9 p.m. PCT
2027 Cohort B
Jan 18 - Mar 8, 2027 | Mon | 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m. PCT *No session Feb 15*
2027 Cohort C
Feb 4 - Mar 25, 2027 | Thurs | 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m. PCT
2027 Cohort D
Mar 2 - Apr 20, 2027 | Tues | 6 p.m - 8 p.m. PCT
Eligibility
Due to the funding source supporting the program, the CBT Skills Physician Wellness Group Training course can only be offered to physicians and NPs in BC, Canada. This means that at this time we are unfortunately unable to accommodate any physicians/NPs located elsewhere, and/or non-physician or NP healthcare providers who may be interested in the course.
Cost
Course fees are $420 per participant + GST. This covers access to online learning, in-person participant meals, equipment and supplies, ultrasound model honoraria, and compensation for coordinators and instructors. Partial funding support continues to offset the full cost of the program.
Acknowledgements
Our program is built in partnership with Mind Space Skills for Wellbeing, with funding support from the Shared Care Committee.
Accreditation
The Division of Continuing Professional Development, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Committee (CACME) to provide CPD credits for physicians. This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by UBC CPD. You may claim a maximum of 16.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated). This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 16.0 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.