A theoretical course illustrated with clinical examples. This course is composed of videos of 5 to 15 minutes each. The PowerPoint of the course to download.
CBT for Depressive Disorder: A Clinician's Guide
Dr. Deborah Schwartzman, Psychologist
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Overview
This clinical workshop is designed for mental health professionals looking to enhance their skills in treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and related depressive disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Participants will be guided through a comprehensive CBT protocol, focusing on the assessment, conceptualization, and development of individualized treatment plans for clients with MDD and its specifiers. Evidence-based strategies, such as safety planning, behavioral activation to alleviate inactivity and anhedonia, and cognitive restructuring to challenge maladaptive thought patterns and schemas, will be covered. Additional topics include mood regulation strategies, problem-solving skills, and communication techniques to address daily challenges. In this workshop, Dr Schwartzman also presents relapse prevention methods to equip clinicians with tools to help clients sustain therapeutic progress and improve long-term well-being. By the end of this workshop, participants will have a thorough understanding of how to apply these evidence-based CBT interventions to enhance mental health outcomes for clients with depressive disorders.
Accreditation
About the expert
Dr. Deborah Schwartzman is an experienced psychologist who provides clinical services to a wide variety of clients and patients. She however specializes in providing support and treatment for individuals struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders.
She has extensive research and clinical experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a well-established and evidence-based approach. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Schwartzman provides clinical training and supervision to graduate students and interns as well as mental health professionals.
Learning objectives
- Develop individualized treatment plans for clients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and related depressive disorders.
- Implement evidence-based strategies such as safety planning, behavioral activation, and cognitive restructuring to manage symptoms and improve client outcomes.
- Apply relapse prevention methods to sustain therapeutic gains and support long-term mental health and well-being for clients with depressive disorders.
Learning material
Syllabus
- PowerPoint
- 1. Introduction
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Foundations and Assessment in Treating Depression
- 2. Introduction to Major depressive disorder and other depressive disorders
- 3. Understanding the dimensions of MDD
- 4. Why CBT
- 5. Assessment
- 6. Risk Assessment & Management
- 7. Case Conceptualization
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Core CBT Techniques and Skills Depression
- 8. CBT Treatment Components & Session Structure
- 9. Psychoeducation
- 10. Cognitive Interventions
- 11. Identifying Distorted Toughts
- 12. Identifying Maladaptive Schemas
- 13. Cognitive Restructuring
- 14. Examples of Cognitive Restructuring
- 15. Additional Cognitive Strategies
- 16. Introduction to Behavioural Interventions
- 17. Activity Scheduling 1- Lifestyle Adjustments
- 18. Activity Scheduling 2- Overcoming Inactivity
- 19. Activity Scheduling 3- Mindful Awareness & Values-Based Goals
- 20. Additional Skills Training
- 21. Relaxation Training & Emotional Awareness
- 22. Specifiers & Other Considerations
- 23. Relapse Prevention & Termination
- 24. Conclusion
- Bibliography
CE Credits
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Audience
This training is intended for mental health professionals.
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