Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of anxiety is a well-researched intervention for the treatment of anxiety disorders, which includes generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and other specific phobias. In this course, we will discuss the core skills of CBT for anxiety, such as examining maladaptive thought patterns or exposure therapy techniques. In this seminar, we will consider how these skills are applied to each type of disorder who have their own unique cognitive and behavioral challenges. We will use case studies and discussions about strategies to process how we utilize CBT strategies and what other resources are available to treatment providers who might want to deepen their knowledge and understanding of CBT and anxiety disorders.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Identify the core tenets of CBT, such as discussing the cognitive model of CBT, examining core beliefs, and identifying automatic thoughts.
- Apply these core tenets in treatment by using cognitive and behavioral interventions like exposure exercises, cost-benefit analysis, and review of experiences.
- Analyze how to understand each disorder’s unique cognitive and behavioral issues and how that may inform treatment strategies.
Syllabus:
Objective #1: Understand the Core Tenets of CBT
- Explore the cognitive model of CBT
- Identify automatic thoughts and underlying core beliefs
- Differentiate between facts and interpretations
Objective #2: Apply CBT Techniques in Clinical Practice
- Practice cognitive restructuring, thought records, and cost-benefit analysis
- Utilize exposure exercises (imaginal, thought-based, and in-vivo)
- Debunk maladaptive thinking patterns
Objective #3: Tailor CBT Interventions to Specific Anxiety Disorders
- Apply CBT to Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, and Agoraphobia
- Learn about symptom induction and anticipatory processing
- Integrate behavioral experiments and worry postponement strategies
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Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 hours of Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Jillian Graves, PhD, LMSW
Recording Date: February 14,2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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