1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your interest in pursuing a career as a CBT Therapist? Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your interest in pursuing a career as a CBT Therapist?
2. What motivated you to apply for the Trainee CBT Therapist position specifically within West London NHS Trust? What motivated you to apply for the Trainee CBT Therapist position specifically within West London NHS Trust?
3. What is your understanding of the CBT approach, particularly in relation to working with children and young people? What is your understanding of the CBT approach, particularly in relation to working with children and young people?
4. How do you perceive the importance of evidence-based practice in mental health therapy? How do you perceive the importance of evidence-based practice in mental health therapy?
5. Can you describe any previous experience you have had in mental health settings, particularly with children or young people? Can you describe any previous experience you have had in mental health settings, particularly with children or young people?
6. How have your past experiences prepared you for the challenges of working in a CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services) environment? How have your past experiences prepared you for the challenges of working in a CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services) environment?
7. What qualities do you believe are essential for a successful CBT Therapist, especially when working with children and young people? What qualities do you believe are essential for a successful CBT Therapist, especially when working with children and young people?
8. Can you provide an example of a situation where you successfully worked as part of a team to resolve a problem or achieve a goal? Can you provide an example of a situation where you successfully worked as part of a team to resolve a problem or achieve a goal?
9. How do you plan to manage the dual responsibilities of training and providing clinical work during your time in this role? How do you plan to manage the dual responsibilities of training and providing clinical work during your time in this role?
10. What are your expectations regarding supervision and professional development within this training programme? What are your expectations regarding supervision and professional development within this training programme?
11. How would you approach building rapport with a young person who might be hesitant to engage in therapy? How would you approach building rapport with a young person who might be hesitant to engage in therapy?
12. What techniques do you think are effective in involving families and carers in the therapeutic process? What techniques do you think are effective in involving families and carers in the therapeutic process?
13. Imagine a scenario where a young client presents with moderate anxiety but is reluctant to discuss their feelings. How would you handle this situation? Imagine a scenario where a young client presents with moderate anxiety but is reluctant to discuss their feelings. How would you handle this situation?
14. If you were tasked with leading a group therapy session, how would you prepare and structure the session to ensure it meets the needs of the participants? If you were tasked with leading a group therapy session, how would you prepare and structure the session to ensure it meets the needs of the participants?
15. West London NHS Trust values diversity within its workforce. How do you think your background and experiences can contribute to a more inclusive environment in mental health services? West London NHS Trust values diversity within its workforce. How do you think your background and experiences can contribute to a more inclusive environment in mental health services?
16. Can you discuss any strategies you would employ to ensure that your practice is culturally sensitive and inclusive of diverse communities? Can you discuss any strategies you would employ to ensure that your practice is culturally sensitive and inclusive of diverse communities?
17. What do you hope to gain from this training opportunity, both personally and professionally? What do you hope to gain from this training opportunity, both personally and professionally?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
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