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CE Credits: 12 hours
Book and Test: $125
Test Only: $105
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There have been major advances in the treatment of anxiety disorders in the past several years. Despite this, there remain frustrating obstacles to reducing symptoms and bringing about lasting change. This invaluable book offers insights and interventions which go "beyond the manual" when working with individuals with any anxiety disorder. The authors' extensive clinical experience and research include ways to work with those with complex or co-morbid presentations, as well.
Using descriptive case examples, the authors identify problems that arise at various stages of treatment and then present creative solutions. Constructing clear case formulations allow the therapist and client to make decisions together. Promoting metacognitive awareness and exploring imagery, memories, emotions and bodily sensations facilitate engagement and change. Developing individualized behavioral experiments help enhance whole-person transformation. Three major issues that interfere with progress are discussed. Also included are strategies to end therapy productively and help the client maintain gains.
This is an indispensable guide for clinicians who wish to develop their skills and help clients experience significant change with anxiety disorders. (224pp.)
Gillian Butler, Ph.D., is an Associate of the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre, a Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and a Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Her special clinical interest is the use of CBT during recovery from childhood trauma. She has conducted research on CBT with anxiety disorders and has written several books, including Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness and Manage Your Mind: The Mental Fitness Guide. Along with colleagues from the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre (including Melanie Fennell and Ann Hackman), Dr. Butler is a co-editor of the Oxford Guide to Behavioral Experiments in Cognitive Therapy.
Melanie Fennell, Ph.D., is Director of the University of Oxford Diploma/MSc in Advanced Cognitive Therapy Studies. She is a research therapist in Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry and will be co-directing a new Master of Studies in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy program. Dr. Fennell has written widely on CBT for depression and low self-esteem and has contributed to treatment protocols for a range of anxiety disorders and depression. In 2002, the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies voted her "Most Influential Female UK Cognitive Therapist."
Ann Hackmann, Ph.D., is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Oxford Therapy Centre and the Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford. She is a Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Her career includes over 20 years of research that specializes in developing cognitive therapy protocols for anxiety disorders. Her special interest has been to work with imagery in cognitive therapy and has written widely on this topic. Dr. Hackman has provided training in cognitive therapy nationally and internationally.
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- Setting the Scene
- Treating Anxiety Disorders: The State of the Art
- Deepening Understanding and Securing Engagement
- Assessment: Investigating Appraisals in Depth
- Case Formulation: Making Sense of Complexity
- Decentering from Thoughts: Achieving Objectivity
- Facilitating Emotional Processing
- Bringing About Change at the Deepest Level
- The Role of Behavioral Experiments
- Overcoming Three Major Obstacles to Progress
- Avoidance of Affect
- Low Self-Esteem
- Dealing with Uncertainty
- Ending Treatment Productively
- Creating a Therapy "Blueprint"
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50 objective, 1 discussion question |
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At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- identify current models for treating anxiety disorders.
- recognize the principles of case formulation, judging its quality as treatment progresses.
- apply specific methods for enhancing metacognitive awareness.
- facilitate emotional processing, using traditional cognitive therapy techniques as well as using metaphorical images.
- create successful behavioral experiments.
- overcome obstacles in treatment that involve the client’s avoidance of affect, low self-esteem and dealing with uncertainty.
- end treatment productively, creating a therapy "blueprint."
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This course is appropriate for intermediate and advanced practitioners
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Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists in a variety of settings who are in the position to work in-depth with clients with anxiety disorders. |
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