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Albert Ellis Institute's Primary & Advanced Practicum in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
By In Vivo- Mumbai Centre for REBT (Online)

Primary: 26th September to 1st October 
Advanced: 3rd October to 8th October

About Training

Venue: Online (Zoom)

Supervisors:

Kristene A. Doyle, Ph.D., Sc.D. Executive Director, Albert Ellis Institute (AEI), New York. Dr. Doyle is also Director of Clinical Services, founding Director of the Eating Disorders Treatment and Research Center (EDTRC)

Swati Khanolkar, Training Faculty Level II, AEI, NY Director of In Vivo- Mumbai Centre for REBT She has been practicing since past 12 years in Mumbai. She conducts regular REBT training programs for students and professionals in psychology, individual counselling, self-help workshops, and group therapy sessions.

(The Albert Ellis Institute is officially approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to provide continuing education for psychologists.)

Eligibility:

  • Open to psychologists, counselors, social workers, physicians, nurses, and graduate students.
  • Minimum qualification for certificate candidacy is a master’s degree in psychology or counseling, M.S.W., M.D., or R.N. Other helping professionals (e.g., alcoholism counselors) as well as those who have a bachelor’s degree in psychology or counseling may be eligible to participate in the full Practicum but will receive a Paraprofessional Certificate.

Highlights:

  • The practicum is designed according to AEI guidelines and philosophies
  • A unique, specialized training in evidence-based REBT
  • A certification from the Albert Ellis Institute, New York upon successful completion of the practicum
  • The certificate will make you eligible for the Associate Fellowship program

16 seats only!

Schedule

Primary and Advanced Practicum content & schedule:

Primary Certificate Practicum in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

September 26th to October 1st  

Live, Remote IST

Saturday

September 26

Sunday

September 27

Monday

September 28

Tuesday

September 29

Wednesday

September 30

Thursday

October 1

 

Lecture 1

Principles & Practice of REBT and Demo

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Swati Khanolkar

 

Lecture 3

Cognitive Behavioural Clinical Strategies & Intervention Skills

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Swati Khanolkar

    

Lecture 2

REBT’s Conceptualization of Emotions

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Dr. Kristene Doyle

Lecture 4

Learning from Errors

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Dr. Kristene Doyle

Supervision 1

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Group B

(Dr. Doyle)

Group A

(Swati Khanolkar)

Supervision 2

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Group A

(Dr. Doyle)

Group B

(Swati Khanolkar)

Supervision 3

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Group B

(Dr. Doyle)

Group A

(Swati Khanolkar)

Supervision 4

5:00 PM – 8:30

PM

Group A

(Dr. Doyle)

Group B

(Swati Khanolkar)

 

 

 

 

 

EXAM

Advanced Certificate Practicum in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

November 22nd to 27th  

Live, Remote IST

Saturday

October 3

Sunday

October 4

Monday

October 5

Tuesday

October 6

Wednesday

October 7

Thursday

October 8

 

Lecture 1

Basic Philosophy of REBT & cognitive change

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Swati Khanolkar

 

Lecture 3

REBT’s applications to Relationships

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Swati Khanolkar

    

Lecture 2

 

Process of REBT

5:00 PM- 8:00 PM

Dr. Kristene Doyle

Lecture 4

Overcoming Resistance

5:00 – 8:00 PM

Dr. Kristene Doyle

Supervision 1

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Group A

(Dr. Doyle)

Group B

(Swati Khanolkar)

Supervision 2

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Group B

(Dr. Doyle)

Group A

(Swati Khanolkar)

Supervision 3

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Group A

(Dr. Doyle)

Group B

(Swati Khanolkar)

Supervision 4

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Group B

(Dr. Doyle)

Group A

(Swati Khanolkar)

Our Story

In Vivo – Centre for REBT was established with a vision to make quality mental health services accessible to everyone in India. As the only official partner of the Albert Ellis Institute in India, we bring authentic REBT methodology to our diverse population.

Our journey began when our founders recognized the need for culturally sensitive, multilingual mental health services that maintain international standards while respecting local values and traditions.

Today, we stand as a beacon of hope for hundreds of individuals who have found their path to emotional wellness through our comprehensive REBT programs.

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What to Expect?

  • Access to WhatsApp community of like-minded students and trainers of REBT.

  • Centre for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT): Dedicated to fostering discussions and sharing insights in the field of counseling.

  • Hub for Authentic Learning: Providing a platform for in-depth exploration of the practical side of the counseling world.

  • Content Sharing: Offering valuable resources such as articles, case studies, and expert insights to enhance knowledge and understanding.

  • Regular Feedback Sessions: Engage in feedback sessions led by Swati Khanolkar to gain practical guidance and enhance counseling skills.

At the end of this training, participants will be asked to complete an exam. A passing grade on the exam (70%), along with satisfactory reviews by supervisors from the peer counseling sessions will result in the Advanced certificate (You can Practice REBT Globally)

  • All certificate e-copies are processed by AEI, NY and not by In Vivo.
  • Processing of the certificate E-copy takes a minimum 3 months.
  • Any changes or delay in the processing of certificates is subject to some variables at the end of the AEI.

  • A Primer on Rational-Emotive Therapy 3rd Edition By W. Dryden & R. DiGiuseppe

  • The REBT Therapist’s Pocket Companion by W. Dryden & M. Neena

  • Dealing with Emotional Problems- Using Rational-Emotive Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: A Practitioner’s Guide by W. Dryden

  • A Practitioner’s Guide to Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy 3rd Edition by R. DiGiuseppe, K. Doyle, W. Dryden, & W. Backx

  • Overcoming Resistance by Albert Ellis, Ph.D

Meet Our Expert Team

Our certified REBT practitioners bring years of experience and genuine passion for mental wellness 

Swati Khanolkar

Director; Lead REBT Therapist, Trainer
Specialization:
Anxiety, Depression, Couples’ Issues, Addiction
Qualification
Clinical Psychologist; Associate Fellow & Supervisor of AEI
Languages:
English, Marathi, Hindi
Experience:
18+ years
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Tanvi Haria

Senior Psychotherapist, Business & Ops. Head
Specialization:
Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem issues, relationship issues
Qualification
Counseling Psychologist; Advanced Level training in REBT, AEI.
Languages:
English, Gujarati, Hindi
Experience:
5+ years
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Prashmi Gala

Junior Psychotherapist
Specialization:
Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem issues, relationship issues
Qualification
Counseling Psychologist, Intensive certificate training in REBT (In Vivo)
Languages:
English, Gujarati, Hindi
Experience:
2+ years
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Please Note:

  • Inform us via email or WhatsApp about your interest to register on 9987705530/9867186110.

Policy for cancellation & refund

  • Registration fee is INR. 30,000.
  • The cancellation of your registration seat will incur a charge of at least 50% of the registration fee as an inconvenience charge.
  • Refund policy in case of cancellation after a certain date will be as follows:

Time Frame 
(Days before Training)

Cancellation Fees

15th June to 14th July

INR. 15,000 non-refundable

15th July to 31st July

INR. 30,000 non-refundable

1st to 24th August

25% of the total fee non-refundable

After 25th August

50% of the total fee non-refundable

  • The rights to make final decision of any kind to remain with ‘In Vivo-REBT centre Mumbai LLP’
  • We reserve the rights to reschedule at least once in unforeseen circumstances.
  •  Rescheduling of the training 10 days prior to the commencement will be based on discussion with and consensus in the group. We will try our best to accommodate everyone’s convenience.
  • Full refund will be given in case of cancellation of the training by In Vivo within 10 days of commencement.

Disclaimer:

  • We reserve the rights to modify the format and content as per the discretion of the trainer/AEI guidelines.
  • Copyright of the study material.
  • Misuse or sharing of the content/ study material outside the group will be subject to legal action.
  • Recording videos or sessions online or offline is prohibited.
  • Confidentiality- Information shared by any participant cannot be shared outside the closed group.

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