Continuing Education & Professional Development
Cognitive Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
Overview: Cognitive Therapy has been empirically proven to reduce the signs and symptoms of Anxiety Disorders. This seminar will cover the general principles of cognitive therapy. Building on the basic knowledge of the cognitive model, the course will then provide attendees instruction on how to apply the cognitive therapy approach to Anxiety Disorders. Specific attention will be paid to Generalized Anxiety Disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Panic Disorder. Attendees are encouraged to bring a copy of the DSM IV with them.
Objectives: At the close the workshop attendees will: 1) understand the basic principles of the Cognitive Therapy model; 2) learn how to apply Cognitive Therapy to Anxiety Disorders; 3) Identify the distinctive diagnostic criteria that differentiates the various Anxiety Disorders from one another in the DSM IV; 4) be able to utilize Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) for assessing anxiety in clients; and 5) learn how to integrate the concept of “Cognitive Therapy Homework” into the treatment of Anxiety Disorders.
Method(s) of Instruction: Case presentation, several handouts, power points, and role plays.
Fee: $125
CE Contact Hours: 5
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Time: 9:30am–3:30pm
Instructor(s): Dr. David B. Wohlsifer
David B. Wohlsifer, PhD, LCSW is an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice and Bryn Mawr College’s Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. Dr. Wohlsifer is in private practice with Bala Psychological Resources in Bala Cynwyd, PA. He is a board member of the Pennsylvania Society for Clinical Social Work and chairs the committee for Jewish Family Interest for the American Family Therapy Academy.