This engaging and practical continuing education webinar will explore evidence-based best practices for managing anxiety in clinical settings. Clinicians will deepen their understanding of the neurobiology of anxiety and how it manifests in different contexts. The training will provide an integrative overview of current gold-standard approaches—including CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and somatic strategies—while also highlighting therapeutic presence and the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance. Emphasis will be placed on tailoring interventions to individual clients, addressing co-occurring conditions, and supporting long-term regulation and resilience.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Identify at least three evidence-based therapeutic approaches for treating anxiety and describe their core principles.
- Apply strategies for tailoring anxiety interventions to meet the unique needs of diverse clients, including those with comorbid conditions.
- Describe techniques for integrating cognitive, behavioral, somatic, and mindfulness-based interventions to support clients in managing anxiety symptoms.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Identify at least three evidence-based therapeutic approaches for treating anxiety and describe their core principles.
- CBT
- ACT
- Vagus nerve activation
Objective #2: Apply strategies for tailoring anxiety interventions to meet the unique needs of diverse clients, including those with comorbid conditions.
- Considerations of diet
- Considerations of trauma
- Taking an integrative approach
Objective #3: Describe techniques for integrating cognitive, behavioral, somatic, and mindfulness-based interventions to support clients in managing anxiety symptoms.
- Noticing thought patterns
- The importance of the observer self
- Havening and tapping
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
Recording Date: April 22, 2026
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 2hrs 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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