Advanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy: CBT for Your Most Challenging Clients
Credit Available - See CEUs tab below.
- Categories:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
- Faculty:
- Donald Meichenbaum, PhD
- Duration:
- 6 Hours 14 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 19, 2013
- SKU:
- POS045570
- Media Type:
- Online Learning
Description
- More effectively treat Complex PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorders and other challenging disorders
- Increase the likelihood of treatment success with advanced CBT techniques
- Learn strategies from one of the founders of CBT and “one of the 10 most influential psychotherapists of the 20th century”
Dr. Donald Meichenbaum is one of the founders of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and was voted “one of the 10 most influential psychotherapists of the 20th century”. He recently received a Life-time Achievement Award from the Clinical Division of the American Psychological Association for his work on suicide prevention.
In this advanced CBT workshop, Dr. Meichenbaum, will discuss a critical analysis of the controversies concerning the effectiveness of psychotherapy (evidence-based versus relationship-focused interventions). He will propose a resolution by demonstrating how to implement the Core Tasks of Psychotherapy or what “expert” therapists do. Dr. Meichenbaum will highlight the critical role that a Case Conceptualization Model plays in forming assessment and treatment decision-making, especially when conducting risk assessment of suicidality and aggressive behavior.
You will learn how to implement integrative treatments with challenging clients who have and comorbid disorders such as PTSD, substance abuse, Borderline Personality Disorders, depression/suicidality and anger/aggressive behaviors. Learn effective skills to engage clients, anticipate and address treatment non-adherence and increase the likelihood of treatment success. Detailed Handouts and video case demonstrations of specific treatment procedures will be used throughout the workshop. A “TO DO” list will be provided of ways attendees can increase their psychotherapeutic “expertise.”
Learn how to implement integrative treatments with challenging clients who have comorbid disorders such as PTSD, substance abuse, Borderline Personality Disorders, depression/suicidality and anger/aggressive behaviors.
CEUs
This course is available for 6.0 total CPDs.
The HPCSA has declared that any on-line courses CPD/CEU credited by a certified US board, is automatically CPD/CEU credited in South Africa.
As there are different boards for different disciplines, we at Acacia suggest that you use the Counselling CPD/CEU credits. These correspond to South African credits of one CPD/CEU per 60 minutes. If you choose to use your discipline's credits, please do so at your discretion.
PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.25 continuing education credits.
Handouts
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual (7.9 MB) | 99 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Faculty
Donald Meichenbaum, PhD Related seminars and products
Don Meichenbaum, Ph.D., is Distinguished Professor Emeritus from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada from which he took early retirement 20 years ago. He is presently Research Director of the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention in Miami (Please see www.melissainstitute.org). He is one of the founders of Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
In a survey of clinicians reported in the American Psychologist he was voted “one of the ten most influential psychotherapists of the 20th century.” He has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Clinical Division of the American Psychological Association and was Honorary President of the Canadian Psychological Association.
He has presented in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. He has published extensively and most recently published Roadmap to Resilience: A Guide for Military Trauma Victims and Their Families (visit www.roadmaptoresilience.com). His other books include Treatment of Individuals with Anger Control Problems and Aggressive Behavior; Stress Inoculation Training; Facilitating Treatment Adherence; and The Unconscious Reconsidered.
He has consulted for various populations including veterans’ hospitals, the National Guard, psychiatric treatment centers for children, adolescents and adults, treatment center for individuals with traumatic brain injuries, torture victims, Native populations, deaf populations and school boards. See papers by Dr. Meichenbaum on www.melissainstitute.org (go to home page and click on Author’s Index and scroll to Meichenbaum).
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Donald Meichenbaum is Research Director of the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment. He is the Distinguished Professor Emeritus for the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Meichenbaum receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Donald Meichenbaum has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
Target Audience
Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Case Managers, Addiction Counselors, Therapists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Nurses, Other Mental Health ProfessionalsObjectives
- Discuss the controversies and “state of the art” of psychotherapy effectiveness: A possible resolution.
- Implement the Core Tasks of Psychotherapy: What “Expert” Therapists Do.
- Utilize a Case Conceptualization Model that informs assessment and treatment decision-making.
- Conduct risk assessment with suicidal and aggressive patients.
- Explain an integrative, evidence-based treatment for clients with comorbid psychiatric disorders, such as PTSD, substance abuse and Borderline personality disorders.
- Describe techniques to treat trauma victims and bolster resilience.
- Integrate spirituality and psychotherapy for more effective treatment.
- Increase client engagement, address treatment adherence and increase the likelihood of treatment success.
Outline
Clinical Applications and Advanced CBT Strategies
- More effectively treat Complex PTSD,
- Borderline Personality Disorders and other challenging disorders
- Use the “art of questioning”
- Case conceptualization for your most challenging clients
- Effective risk assessments
- Utilizing constructive narrative perspective
- Bolster client resilience: Create a “Healing Story”
- Integrative evidence-based treatments
- Engage clients and their family members
- Enhance treatment generalization
Core Clinical Skills for Advanced Treatment
- Emotional, cognitive and behavioral self-regulations skills
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior strategies
- Enhance the therapeutic alliance
- Exposure-based interventions
- Treat challenging clients with comorbid disorders
- Conduct relapse prevention
- Better Theapeutic alliances
- More effective psychoeducation
- Collaborative goal-setting to create hope
- Conduct cognitive restructuring
Advanced CBT Skills to Treat Clients
- PTSD and Complex PTSD
- Comorbid disorders --Substance abuse/personality disorders
- Depression/suicidality
- Anger/aggressive behaviors
- Treatment-resistant clients
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