After Module 1
One week after enrolling on the course
Modules become accessible weekly. It takes at least a week for the changes you will be making to take place - from the practical exercises in particular, and then from Module 3 onwards, also the concepts and different way of thinking involved. One week is the MINIMUM time to be spent in each module - you can spend as long as you need in any given module, and you'll no doubt find that you spend longer on some modules than others.
Module 2 provides an understanding about how making changes is a process, and cannot be rushed. Physiological changes need to take place (throughout your Autonomic Nervous System) and I want to be sure that you feel comfortable about expectations you have for yourself.
Before we bring about a change, we need to pass through a "transition" stage - where we are moving from to where we are going! From how we feel now to how we want to feel. Module 2 begins to prepare you to move through that transition phase.
As well as the relatively short reading pieces in each of the Modules, diagrams are used for clarification in most of the content. We all learn differently, some of us can learn from reading text alone, whereas others benefit from seeing drawings and representations in diagram form, as well as video.
Whenever I find additional materials that aid your learning, the course is updated. There is also the CBT4T Substack - I recommend you subscribe - it is an added extra and it's free to subscribe.
Two weeks after enrolment
After 2 weeks, the vast majority of people are really beginning to notice changes in how they are feeling, physiologically in particular. Blood flow is improving throughout the body - including most significantly blood flow to the neocortex (specifically the PFC - pre-frontal cortex), and in all but the most severe distress cases, clarity of thought is improving noticeably. This is after just TWO WEEKS.
The next module - Module 3 - focuses on the significance we attach to sounds. For example, most human beings feel calm when they hear nature sounds like sea waves.
It is also in Module 3 where the cognitive element of the process is introduced to you. Cognitive means 'thinking', 'understanding'. It's about the "meaning" behind our thoughts and beliefs. There are a couple of exercises to use to help you test the "meaning" behind what your thoughts and beliefs are about your tinnitus, for example. Examples are there to help you with this.
Your One-to-One using Zoom
All 1-1 appointments take place using Zoom
The optimum time for a 1-1 meeting is after Module 4. You can use the Appointment Preference Form - you are given the link to it in the course notes. Should you be unfamiliar with using Zoom, there is some information on the website
Most appointments are 60-90 minutes
Additional 1-1 Appointments
Additional appointments are unlikely to be needed by individuals on the short 6 module CBT4T programme. Further appointments can be made available. The CBT4T fee is £95.00 - much less than the usual Consultation fee of £195.