CBT for Anxiety Disorders
Increase your competency in CBT with this 16-hour interactive training course; paced over 4 weeks for enhanced learning integration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is considered the gold-standard treatment for anxiety disorders. Clients can suffer greatly from anxiety symptoms, finding their worlds getting smaller and their functioning significantly reduced. Learn evidence-based cognitive and behavioral interventions you can use with clients in a targeted way. Participants will receive a thorough overview of CBT for common anxiety disorders including Specific Phobias, Social Phobia, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Generalized Anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Through the use of relevant case studies along with practice opportunities, you will learn how to apply CBT strategies to your own clients.
Note: The May training has been canceled and the new training dates are to be determined. Pre-register today to save your spot and be notified when the training goes live again, the training is 4 days spread across 4 weeks.
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| Course Dates | The May training has been canceled and the new training dates are to be determined. Pre-register below today to save your spot and be notified when the training goes live again, the training is 4 days spread across 4 weeks. |
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Increase your competency in CBT with this 16-hour interactive training course; paced over 4 weeks for enhanced learning integration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is considered the gold-standard treatment for anxiety disorders. Clients can suffer greatly from anxiety symptoms, finding their worlds getting smaller and their functioning significantly reduced. Learn evidence-based cognitive and behavioral interventions you can use with clients in a targeted way. Participants will receive a thorough overview of CBT for common anxiety disorders including Specific Phobias, Social Phobia, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Generalized Anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Through the use of relevant case studies along with practice opportunities, you will learn how to apply CBT strategies to your own clients.
You will learn about:
- Normal Anxiety vs. Anxiety Disorder
- Overview and Assessment of Anxiety-Related Disorders According to DSM-5
- The Cognitive Model of Anxiety Disorders
- How Anxiety is Developed and Maintained
- Common Thought Patterns in Anxiety
- Treatment Rationale
- Collaboratively Setting Treatment Goals
- Structuring Therapy Sessions
- Exposure Therapy: In vivo and Imaginal, Principals, How to Make an Exposure Plan
- Safety Behaviors & Thoughts
- Triggers and Variables
- Thought Records (challenging and responding to unhelpful thoughts and beliefs)
- Socratic Dialogue
- Behavioral Experiments
- Problem-Solving
- Relaxation Skills
You will receive useful handouts you can use in your practice, along with treatment outlines. This training is geared toward working with adults.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the training geared towards?
The training is appropriate for mental healthcare professionals and students from disciplines including: Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatry, Counselling Licensed Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Nursing. Anyone in a helping profession who is interested in increasing their competency in CBT!
Do I need to be familiar with CBT in order to do a training?
Moderate familiarity with CBT is an asset, but not a requirement. Every training provides an explanation of the Cognitive Model, which is the basis of CBT. If you are interested in increasing your familiarity with CBT, I recommend Judith Beck’s book, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (Third Edition).
Do you offer student rates?
Yes! The student rates are listed for each training.
Do you offer group rates?
Yes! Please contact me to discuss your training needs. I offer training to groups and organizations, and I am willing to travel.
Is the training online or in-person?
Most training is offered on-line, using Zoom as a platform. This allows participants to attend from the comfort of their office or home, from various locations.
Sometimes training is offered in-person to allow for that unique learning experience. Contact me for details.
I’m interested in continuing my learning. Do you offer consultation?
Yes! I offer individual and group consultation on applying Cognitive Behavior Therapy with your clients. I offer unique packages that include a training event plus follow-up consultation. Contact me for details.
What is the cancellation policy for training?
If you can’t attend a training, you can use the cost of the training as a credit toward a future training of equal value. Alternatively, you can receive a full refund if 2 weeks or more notice is provided; a 50% refund if 72 hours or more notice is provided; no refund is available with less than 48 hours notice.
