Extramural Workshop Objectives: The purpose of this program is to train mental health professionals to deliver effective cognitive therapy.

Overall Objectives for the October Workshop:

1.) Identify cognitive therapy treatment techniques in general;
2.) Identify cognitive therapy treatment techniques specifically in the treatment of depression, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation;
3.) Gain an understanding of the cognitive model;
4.) Gain an understanding of the cognitive model of depression;
5.) Identify concerns in suicidality;
6.) Identify cognitive therapy interventions.

Overview of the Cognitive Model and Cognitive Conceptualization of Depressed Patients
1.) To identify the cognitive model of depression;
2.) To gain an understanding of the cognitive model in general.

Basics of Cognitive Therapy of Depression
1.) To identify problems in depressed patients;
2.) To identify interventions in combating problems in depressed patients.

Part I: Ethical Issues in the Management of High-Risk Clinical Situations in Cognitive Therapy
1.) To better understand the clinical ethical issues in the management of suicidal patients;
2.) To identify specific tools in addressing suicidality.

Part II: Ethical Issues in the Management of High-Risk Clinical Situations in Cognitive Therapy
1.) To identify specific tools in addressing ethical issues in high risk, clinical situations;
2.) To gain a better understanding of the clinical management of high risk, clinical situations.

Cognitive Treatment of Depression
1.) To identify cognitive treatment interventions for depression;
2.) To identify the structural components of a cognitive therapy session;
3.) To gain familiarity with the Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale.

Video of Depressed Patient and Roleplay
1.) To gain experiential practice in working with hopelessness and depression;
2.) To gain familiarity with specific interventions for combating depression.