Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Schizophrenia

A Recovery-Oriented Model [Specialty Workshop]

Under the direction of Judith S. Beck, Ph.D., and led by Aaron Brinen, Psy.D. and Paul Grant, Ph.D., this experiential workshop will cover the theory, empirical-basis, strategies, and interventions of cognitive behavior therapy for patients with schizophrenia (both those who are higher functioning and those who are lower functioning). Topics covered will also include how to engage patients, how to develop a conceptualization based upon the cognitive model, how to plan treatment based upon goal setting, goal attainment, and tracking goal progress, how to address positive, negative, and disorganized symptoms, how to get patients behaviorally activated (including constructive and pleasurable activities and increased socializing with others), and how to work with patients who have cognitive impairments, low insight, and/or low motivation for treatment. The workshop will be a mix of information, video clips, and interactive exercises. A special feature is a question and answer and roleplay session with Dr. Aaron Beck.

[This training is geared towards certification in CBT through the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and includes 18 CE/CME credits]

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Applicant Prerequisite:

Core 1: CBT for Depression & Suicidality recommended

Workshop Duration:

3 Days, Mon-Wed: 8:45am - 4:00pm

Workshop Location:

Beck Institute | Directions

Faculty:

Aaron Brinen, Psy.D.

Paul Grant, Ph.D.

Tuition:

$1200

CE/CME:

18 credits

Workshop Curriculum:

Day 1: Cognitive Therapy for Schizophrenia

Introduction and overview of CT
Cognitive model of negative symptoms (low motivation, asociality, flat affect, alogia)
Cognitive model of positive symptoms (Hallucinations, Paranoid Delusions, Persecutory Delusions, Control Delusions, Grandiose Delusions, Thought Disorder)
Conceptualizing individual clients with schizophrenia
Adjusting therapy for neurocognitive deficits
Talking with clients about Delusions and Hallucinations
Adjusting therapy for low clinical insight
Experiential exercises, case presentations

Day 2: CT for Schizophrenia: Engagement and Behavioral Activation Phases

Engagement of clients with schizophrenia
Goal setting, achievement, and progress monitoring
Activity monitoring and scheduling
Graded task assignment
Coping strategies
Incorporating cognitive remediation and social skills training
Behavioral experiments

Day 3: CT for Schizophrenia: Cognitive Change, Maintenance, and Treatment Course

Strategy and techniques for changing key beliefs in schizophrenia
Maintenance phase: consolidation of skills learning and relapse prevention
Structure of the session
Adapting to shorter sessions
Course of treatment
Action plans
Starting CT for schizophrenia

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Registration Process

Workshops are limited to 42 participants in order to provide an opportunity for personalized instruction (180 participants for the Graduate Students Workshop). We encourage you to register early, as workshops fill quickly. Use the links on this page to complete your registration.

Tuition

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Testimonials

“After the workshop, I was able to feel more confident in my practice. Not to mention, it was amazing for me to participate in a professional workshop taught by the great leaders in the field of CBT. I highly recommend this workshop to all of you. I already did to my colleagues.”
-- Sung Min Yoon, LCSW-R, CASAC, ACT, DCSW, RPT-S, New York

"Thank you so much for the excellent training at the Beck Institute. I learned an incredible amount in a short time and I'm very eager to incorporate these ideas into my own clinical work. I really appreciated the vivid anecdotes and creative ways of applying CBT principles to the case and client at hand. Many thanks again."
-- Lisa T., MA, California