DIU Thérapies cognitives et comportementales at Université Sorbonne Paris Nord

The DU Thérapies cognitives et comportementales gives professionals theoretical and practical training in cognitive and behavioural therapy in adult psychiatry. It stresses hands-on practice in groups and expertise shared by practising clinicians, at the Bobigny campus.

Faculty: UFR de santé, médecine et biologie humaine (SMBH)  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Intake: January to June; applications 11 May to 30 November 2026  |  Study mode: Continuing education; taught in French  |  Location: Villetaneuse, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

About 85 hours (45.5 theory, 39 practical) over 13 days of lectures and practicals, with an optional placement. Modules cover cognitive-behavioural theory, diagnosis and treatment planning for phobia, social anxiety, panic disorder, generalised anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, addiction and eating disorders, plus case supervision, motivational interviewing, PTSD and schema therapy for personality disorders.

Career pathways

Apply CBT in psychiatry for anxiety, mood, obsessive-compulsive and eating disorders, and join specialised teams for addiction and post-traumatic stress treatment.

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