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.
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis
Dr. Michael Best, Psychologist
Transform resistant symptoms into pathways of relief with effective strategies and techniques.
Excerpt:
- 3h of continuing education
- 21 lessons that last from 5 to 15 minutes each
- 1 certificate of achievement
- 1 PowerPoint
- 1 bibliography
- 1 course evaluation
- 4 months unlimited access
- 7-day money back guarantee
- 95% of participants who completed the satisfaction survey declare they would recommend this course to a colleague
Overview
Symptoms associated with psychosis are often intrusive and resistant, complicating the path to relief and recovery. To address this, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has been specifically adapted for individuals experiencing distress from psychotic symptoms, giving rise to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp). This method has shown strong results in managing persistent symptoms, demonstrating effectiveness comparable to the treatment of bodily sensations in panic disorders.
To help incorporate this new approach into your clinical toolkit, Dr. Best, a clinical psychologist specializing in psychosis and an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, has prepared a detailed workshop describing both the theory and essential techniques. In this training, Dr. Best will present why CBTp is particularly well-suited to tackle the most resistant symptoms of psychosis and facilitate recovery.
Through a clear conceptualization of CBTp, he will outline a detailed treatment plan, accompanied by multiple protocols to aid in its implementation with your clients. He will also introduce various cognitive and behavioral change strategies that will enable you to guide your clients in reinterpreting hallucinations and delusions.
The workshop will provide:
- A clear path for clinical, personal, and functional recovery
- Evidence for CBTp in treating distressing psychosis, resistant and persistent negative symptoms, both with and without medication
- Clarity into the structure and conceptualization of CBTp
- Intervention protocols and the five treatment phases
- Conceptualization of hallucinations and delusions in CBTp
- A case formulation video
Additionally, Dr. Best will offer tips for maximizing action plans and delve into topics such as booster sessions, maintenance formulations, and much more!
Accreditation
About the expert
Dr. Michael Best is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Graduate Department of Psychological Clinical Science at the University of Toronto, Affiliate Scientist at Ontario Shores Center for Mental Health Sciences, and Collaborator Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
Dr. Best’s research focuses on cognitive mechanisms underlying experiences of psychosis and innovating cognitive behavioral therapies for psychosis. He has co-developed a novel cognitive treatment for internalized stigma, called BOOST, that focuses on helping people with a first episode of psychosis overcome internalized stigma. He has also conducted clinical trials of remotely delivered CBT for psychosis, and examined mechanisms of change during CBTp. Dr. Best is a member of the steering committee for the North American CBTp Network and an executive officer for the Canadian Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies.
Learning objectives
- Define the symptoms of psychosis
- Articulate the structure of CBT for psychosis
- Conceptualize hallucinations and ‘delusions’ using the cognitive model of psychosis
- Identify appropriate cognitive and behavioural change strategies for psychosis
Learning material
Syllabus
- PowerPoint
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Symptoms of psychosis
- 1. Presentation
- 2. Basics of hallucinations
- 3. Basics of delusions
- 4. Psychotic disorders
- 5. Recovery
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Evidence for CBT for Psychosis
- 6. The psychosis continuum and cultural context
- 7. Evidence based studies about CBT and psychosis
- 8. Conceptualization-Driven CBTp
- 9. CBT protocol
- 10. CBTp Values
- 11. Tips for Ethical - Competent CBTp
- 12. Phases of treatment
- 13. Session structure
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Cognitive conceptualization of Psychosis
- 14. Cognitive change strategies
- 15. Behavioral change strategies
- 16. Cognitive model of hallucinations
- 17. Coping strategies for voices
- 18. The example of Sally- voices hallucinations
- 19. Analysis of delusions
- 20. Case formulation video
- 21. Conclusion
- Bibliography
CE Credits
Download a certificate of successful completion.
Audience
This training is intended for mental health professionals.
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